NY Woman Sues To Keep Taking Drug That Failed Trial
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York woman is suing a Virginia drug company in an unusual attempt to get access to an experimental drug that failed a clinical trial. Angeline Cacchillo, of Schenectady, says...
View ArticleNY Town Faces Fines For Sewer System Problems
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (AP) — A town in upstate New York is facing nearly $38,000 in fines, unless it can plug the problems with its crumbling sewer system as demands increase. Niskayuna Councilman Jonathan...
View ArticleNY Officials List 67 Schools As Lowest Achievers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York education officials have identified 67 public schools as “persistently lowest achieving” and listed 58 for registration review, legally requiring major steps that could...
View ArticleAmtrak Engine Fire Delays Train Near Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — An Amtrak train heading from Chicago to Boston and New York City was delayed for about three hours east of Schenectady when the second of two locomotives caught fire. Amtrak...
View ArticleUpstate Mega Millions Winners Thank Fate, Snickers For Good Fortune
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The seven state workers who purchased the winning ticket in last week’s $319 million Mega Millions jackpot have two things to thank for their win: fate and Snickers....
View ArticleCuomo Creates $15 Million Fund For NY Farms Damaged By Irene
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that a $15 million Agricultural and Community Recovery Fund has been created to help farmers rebuild after Tropical Storm Irene. Cuomo...
View ArticleNew York State Bar Association Offering Free Legal Advice To Irene Victims
ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York State Bar Association says it will offer free consultations to people who were affected by floods caused by Tropical Storm Irene. Association President...
View ArticleProtest Held In Schenectady After Video Shows Police Officer Appearing To...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A protest was held Monday night outside of police headquarters in upstate Schenectady, after video surfaced of an officer appearing to kneel on a man’s neck. According to the...
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