Last winter, the Cardinal O'Hara High School girls basketball team traveled to Albany completely unaware of what to expect from the New York State Federation tournament at the Times Union Center. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto theCrime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. Kathy Hochul was delivering here State of the State address Tuesday afternoon as the raid quietly unfolded. Third-place Siena (17-12 overall, 11-7 MAAC) is coming off back-to-back road losses last weekend - a three-point defeat at second-place Rider and a 33-point rout at regular-season champion Iona. "In the year that we passed it the (New York) Police Department found zero allegations of racial profiling to be 'substantitated,' which tells me rather clearly their process for getting (a case) substantiated is severely flawed.". The judge noted that State Police affirmed they were releasing those records only on a case-by-case basis and that there was no documentation that Cuomo's office had issued that directive or that the agency was following it. Charles T. Jr. MENANDS Sgt. "Both cases hold that the personal privacy exemption does not allow municipalities to categorically withhold police personnel records," McNally wrote, calling Troy's response another "blanket denial" and ordering the city to "locate all open and unsubstantiated claims of misconduct, by officers with the Troy Police Department (and) identify those law enforcement disciplinary records or portions thereof that may be redacted or withheld as exempt. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto theCrime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577. Nov. 5, 2021. The NYPDsHateCrimeTaskForceis investigating. 2023-01-29 02:07 : WRGB [ CBS Albany, NY] Six days before he wrote that letter, the Schenectady County Civil Service Commission approved a request from Niskayuna police officials to allow Breslin to transfer to their department. So were challenging that redaction.". You'll see all the posts for that time period. ALBANY, NY (WRGB) Albany Police say they have made an arrest into a shots fired incident back in July. This is a carousel. The Surgeons Group, which shares offices with the PBA, has raised millions of dollars for the union through its sales of official-looking dashboard "Trooper Surgeon" placards that also come with an identification card and a gold badge reading "PBA State Police Surgeon.". It's unclear what policies may have been violated. The aide had not filed a formal complaint with the governors office, the newspaper reported, but the allegation was forwarded this week to Ms. James. For motor vehicle accident reports, please visit CrashDocs to access your accident reports. He is summoned to appear in court at a later date. Feb. 9ALBANY The Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigations Bureau is asking for the public's assistance in locating 31-year-old Geques Mack. Hodgson said the privacy provisions often being invoked as a basis for denial were designed to protect the release of information such as officers' home addresses, Social Security numbers or medical records, not information about allegations of excessive force or other misconduct. The states Public Employee Relations Board has not yet certified that vote, which would be the final step before the PBA is recognized. Mission We are dedicated to protecting the community we serve by proactively improving quality of life. A female supervisor in the office became aware of the aides allegation on March 3 when Mr. Cuomo, following multiple allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior, gave a televised apology in which he denied touching anyone inappropriately. Andrew Cuomo has been accused of groping an aide at the Executive Mansion. Council 82 filed the lawsuit in June, arguing that Local Law J violated the officers collective bargaining agreement and state civil service laws. He previously covered police, fire and accidents as the paper's breaking news reporter. Albany Police have arersted. Police blotter. Alfred Johnson, 42, Murdered. 'Hadestown' musically and visually gorgeous at Proctors, At 100, WWII vet Bill Scharoun sets a USS Slater record, Kiss reveal last dates of their farewell tour, ending in NYC, Mom of child victim angered by resolution in case alleging rape, Vote for the girls and boys' athletes of the week, Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap, Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million, Vote now: You decide the Best of 2023 winners. The Chief of Police of the department is Steven Krokoff. In this case, the person is represented by counsel and when counsel confirmed the client did not want to make a report, the state notified the police department and gave them the attorneys information, Ms. Garvey added. Albany police union sues over law that would change police discipline, An Albany police car is parked outside the Albany Police Department South Station on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Albany, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union), Police body camera footage shows Albany Police Officer Luke Deer taking down Armando Sanchez during a March 16, 2019, altercation on First Street. But the agency denied that was its policy. Last week, the NYCLU won a similar decision rejecting the blanket denial of unfounded or unsubstantiated complaints in a case filed against the New York City Department of Correction. But back in 1973, the Times Union did receive a letter from a person claiming to be the serial killer. At (the) end of shift the second sergeant to come in swipes both out. Its unclear how much longer Council 82 will be involved in the lawsuit. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation in June 2020 repealing a 44-year-old statute that had blocked the release of police disciplinary records. Times Union police reporter Joe O'Heaney got the word shortly after the police did on that Friday morning and rushed to 67 Dove St. with the cops. EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals / Harlem, where he was later pronounced deceased. Paul DerOhannesian, an attorney who represented Breslin in the investigation, declined to comment. 1616 results total, viewing 1 - 20. DUANESBURG, N.Y. ( NEWS10) State Police have confirmed that a mother and son are dead after allegedly being stabbed by a family member. Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) continues its 2022 State of America series by focusing on the devastating impacts of Bidens, Youshould know that there was a time when becoming a Citizen of the United States and becoming an American was part of the American Dream.Immigrants dreamed and looked forward to obtaining that beautiful blue passport that when presented identified them. Although Mungeer was listed in the organization's tax documents as the "president" and "principal officer" of Signal 30, that entity has sought to distance itself from the PBA in response to questions about its finances, including the revenue earned by issuing "badges" and ID cards to trustees who contribute thousands of dollars a year to the organization. Christopher Peters. Inmate Records call (505) 383-2804. The Albany County District Attorney's office confirmed that the files on the matter for both officers had been turned over to their office. Daily Sentinel. Registered Architect in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont, North Carolina, and Illinois, and certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Greene County police blotter. Andrew M. Cuomo's office. Albany NY Crime Crime Arrest made in suspected Schenectady meth lab case Crime / 4 hours ago Top Crime Headlines Herkimer Police: 20 grams of meth found with Ilion man Crime / 9 hours ago. Kathy Hochul confirmed to media that her administration was investigating the matter.</p> Rockwell, Sgt. There is also a wide discrepancy in how different police departments handle disciplinary cases or conduct internal investigations. Albany police officials said they heard from the state police on Wednesday night after the publication of an article in The Times Union of Albany that detailed accusations leveled by an unidentified aide to the governor who accused Mr. Cuomo of groping her at the governors mansion, where he lives, late last year. Here's what to know about the other teams in the tournament. UAlbany men's basketball ends season with loss at Vermont The Great Danes (8-23, 3-13 America East) missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014-15, when the America East started eliminating. Heres some of what East Greenbush Police have handled in the past few days, Home confinement ordered for benefits theft ALBANY Roberta L. Rivers, 58, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Tuesday to serve five months of home confinement and three years of supervised, Heres a rundown of Saturdays police reports ALBANY A man walked into the Albany Medical Center Hospital emergency room at 1:30 a.m. Saturday with a gunshot wound he said he suffered at the Elbo, By Amanda Fries The Albany Police Department recently earned national accreditation status for its community policing and best practices marking it as one of 49 agencies of Albanys size with the, TROY The Rensselaer County District Attorneys Ofice has receive a $108,750 state grant to fund a revenue crimes prosecutor position, District Attorney Joel Abelove announced Monday. ROBERT COLEMAN OBITUARY Coleman, Robert "Bob" M. ALBANY Robert "Bob" M. Coleman, age 87, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2021. He sat on the edge of the bloody bed with. In the early hours of February 4, 1999, an unarmed 23-year-old Guinean student named Amadou Diallo (born September 2, 1975) was fired upon with 41 rounds and shot a total of 19 times by four New York City Police Department plainclothes officers: Sean Carroll, Richard Murphy, Edward McMellon, and Kenneth Boss. On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at approximately 7:05 p.m., Albany police officers observed a group of unregistered and uninsured all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and motorcycles getting gas near the intersection of Madison Avenue and Lark Street. A person familiar with the matter said Mungeer has denied making the remarks and said his exchange with the female trooper was about what Mungeer believed were derogatory remarks she had made about the PBA. A few weeks later, Mungeer who had been president of the union since 2009 submitted his resignation. (Office of the Governor). "So the allegations put out there by the PBA are completely false.". Troopers did not provide further details of the arrest. Albany, NY 12207 Phone: (518) 434-5100 Fax: (518) 434-5013 Email: mayor@albanyny.gov Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday In 2016, the crime-index in Albany, New York was 396.7, lower than it had been since at least the year 2002, but higher than the national average of 277.0. High School Musical Theater Awards schools' shows start this week, Schenectady native in Oscar race for 'Stranger at the Gate', 6 Ways to Act on Your Financial New Years Resolutions. February 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Published by Albany Times Union from May 20 to May 21, 2021. . 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When asked whether the town had considered referring the matter to the Albany County district attorney's office for a review of any potential criminal charges, Winn said they did not and added that their decision to settle the case without formal disciplinary charges was, in part, based on both officers having clean employment records for more than 16 years, including several commendations. All tips will be kept strictly confidential. "I have always loved working for this town, and still believe it is one of the top law enforcement agencies in the area," Breslin wrote in the letter to Woods. The controversial 50-a law shields law enforcement personnel records from public. Hodgson acknowledged that the challenge now will be to get unredacted records from police agencies that could still withhold open or unfounded complaints based on individualized reviews of those files. The University at Albany women's basketball team claimed a share of the regular-season America East title, and now it's time for playoffs. Currently the board can only review the departments internal investigations and make policy recommendations to the city and the department. Colonie Police Headquarters on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Colonie, N.Y. The combative former president of a powerful New York City police union retired on Friday, the same day officials announced that he had been found guilty of two disciplinary charges . The Hoosick Falls Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to identify and locate the pictured suspect.The suspect is reported to have cashed, wi. The group sent the letter even though Mungeer had previously been listed on Signal 30's website on the board of directors as "president." Each week well nominate five girls sports and five boys sports athletes who had outstanding performances. The back door of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association on State Street in Albany. "It really doesnt matter whether (the complainant) is someone we know or dont know. Lyons joined the Times Union in 1998 as a crime reporter before being assigned to the investigations team. Surveillance video clip and photographs of the suspect are attached and available at DCPI. The Department of Corrections here in New. Mayor Kathy Sheehans administration declined to comment on the lawsuit and referred the Times Union to its motion to dismiss the lawsuit. While Signal 30 does not sell or distribute the dashboard placards, it similarly issues "honorary" badges and identification cards to paying supporters, who in the past have included such notable figures as Donald J. Trump. 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