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Albany man charged in 2019 bank robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police have made an arrest in connection to a bank robbery that took place in 2019 on South Pearl Street. Leon Samuel was arrested Tuesday after a years-long investigation. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 9:30 a.m. on July 25, 2019, police said Samuel entered the SEFCU bank at 200 South Pearl St. and passed a note to the teller demanding cash. The teller complied, and Samuel fled with the cash.No one was injured during the incident. The 55-year old was charged with Robbery in the Third Degree. He was arraigned and sent to Albany County Jail.

Biden calls for stronger investigation into origin of COVID-19

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The White House says it's strengthening its efforts to investigate the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic after more than one U.S. agency says the pandemic may have resulted from a Wuhan lab leak.The Department of Energy initially said that it has low confidence that the pandemic originated from a lab leak and the FBI director says his agency also believes that.The White House says intelligence agencies are strengthening their efforts to investigate the origin of the pandemic at the direction of the president.“The intelligence community is looking into this, this is something that the president has asked,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said. “He believes it’s important to get to the bottom of this, especially as we look ahead to the future and trying to prevent any future pandemics."Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he's glad the energy department and FBI have reached the same conclusion he did.“It is now good to see that the Department ...

Wife of American kidnapped in Mexico speaks out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- The wife of one of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico last week is thankful he's alive but is heartbroken for the families of the two who were found dead. Michelle Williams, the wife of Eric Williams, told Nexstar's WBTW she didn't know where he was going, just that he was going to help two friends. She said the FBI showed up at her door on Sunday to inform her of what happened. "I didn't hear from him after Friday," she explained. "Friday morning he texted me and I texted him back immediately. He didn't respond so I'm going to assume that's when he was ambushed."Michelle said the whole incident has been surreal. She explained the feeling she got when she found out her husband was still alive and at a hospital in the United States. "I had a sense of relief," she said. "Because I haven't slept since Sunday. My heart is breaking for the other two families that don't get to say the same." The group wasn't doing anything illegal, Michelle noted, citing s...

Memphis officials conclude investigation into fatal arrest of Tyre Nichols, new footage to be released

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

Memphis authorities have concluded their investigation into the actions of police officers and fire department members in the fatal January arrest of Tyre Nichols, a top Memphis law enforcement official said Tuesday. Jennifer Sink, who is the chief legal officer for Memphis, said during a meeting of the city council’s Public Safety Committee that the police and fire departments conducted administrative investigations to determine if any of their members violated department policies in their involvement with Nichols’ arrest and death. “At this stage, the investigation has been concluded,” she said. Sink said officials are uploading about 20 hours of video and audio from police footage as soon as Wednesday afternoon. She said records related to charges that have been filed in the administrative investigations will be released. She said the charges and disciplinary decisions will be made public on Wednesday, and the remaining files will be posted after necessar...

Gloversville bakery celebrates grand opening 1 day after break-in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (News10)-A Gloversville bakery is celebrating its grand opening. The owner tells NEWS10’s Anya Tucker that her new location is a testament to hard work and the support of her family and community after 3 major setbacks, including a break-in just one day before. At Cravings Bakery & Cafe in Gloversville the shop is packed with customers buying up a sweet array of homemade cookie sandwiches and cupcakes, all fresh out of the oven. Today is a special day. A grand opening. But it almost didn’t happen due to a break-in just one day before when a thief busted through a window, leaving behind a mess before taking off with a cash register. Gloversville Police tell News10 that members of their Detective Division collected physical evidence and that the case is open and active. For owner Ashley Tauss and her husband Hani, the setback is reminiscent of other previous interruptions beyond their control. Like when they had to temporarily shut down their former location in ...

Deaths of US citizens puts pressure on Biden over handling of Mexican cartels

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

The kidnapping in Mexico this week of four U.S. citizens that left two of them dead has renewed the focus on the politically charged issue of southern border security and prompted calls from some lawmakers for the Biden administration to more seriously crack down on cartels.Biden administration officials called the killings “unacceptable” — potentially escalating tensions around the already fraught issues of border security and U.S.-Mexico relations as authorities work to learn more about the circumstances of the incident.U.S. and Mexican authorities had been searching for four Americans who were kidnapped last Friday after crossing the border for a trip to get a medical procedure. Two of the Americans were found dead on Tuesday. One of the others was found injured, and the fourth is alive.The FBI had said unidentified gunmen started firing at the four Americans’ vehicle shortly after it crossed into Mexico. They were then taken from the scene by armed men. Officials have not said w...

Republican NY lawmakers introduce legislation to prevent House members from profiting off fraud

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - A group of Republican lawmakers wants to prohibit fellow members in the House of Representatives who are found guilty of financial or campaign finance fraud from profiting off their fabrications.Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-N.Y.) introduced legislation, taking aim at Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.)."This legislation is about ensuring that elected officials who break the public's trust are held accountable for their wrongdoings," D'Esposito said.The bill would bar Congressional members convicted of certain offenses from profiting off of book deals and media appearances."No one should be able to profit off of lying to the American people and swindling their way into the people's house," D'Esposito said.D'Esposito said his proposal will make sure there isn't a benefit to betraying voters."You should not be able to turn it into a payday," D'Espostio said.Several other Republicans are joining on to the legislation, and even though Santos' name isn't on the bills, they sa...

Albany family celebrates five generations in St. Patrick's Day Parade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – News10's Christina Arangio and Stephanie Rivas sat down with the Albany St. Patrick Day's Parade Grand Marshall, Kathleen Stevens, and her granddaughter, Nina Pandolfo, ahead of the upcoming event on Saturday, March 11.

Group hoping to restore New Lebanon train depot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

NEW LEBANON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Nestled behind the New Lebanon Library along Route 20 in Columbia County lies something you may not have known even existed. An old, wooden structure that's been abandoned for decades, now hoping to be restored. NY lawmakers review railway safety measures In the 19th and 20th centuries, passengers would fill New Lebanon's train depot to catch a ride along the Corkscrew Railroad, "Even many people in town are barely aware that this train station was even here," said Margaret Robertson, who's helping with the restoration effort.Those involved with the Corkscrew Rail Trail, which is an unpaved walking trail along the former rail line, is raising money in an effort to restore the site."We’ve seen buildings of great value that have been torn down or fallen down, so this is one of our oldest buildings and one of the last ones we can save," said Joe Ogilvie, the President of the Corkscrew Rail Trail. All aboard! Stillwater man shows off vintage train collec...

Lost hiker rescued on tallest Adirondack mountain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:25:09 GMT

NORTH ELBA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last week, forest rangers worked after dark to rescue a hiker lost in the area of Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks. Ranger assistance was requested at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, for a rescue that would run until 8 p.m. that evening. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ray Brook Dispatch called for assistance after receiving a report of a lost hiker on the Adirondack High Peak. The hiker, a 51-year-old New Jersey resident, was believed to be near Hopkins Junction, after having gotten lost due to the snowy landscape. The hiker was found near Marcy Dam, and was nearing hypothermic conditions. The hiker was guided back to his vehicle, with no medical attention needed. DEC hiring summer park workers Mount Marcy is not only one of the Adirondack High Peaks, but the highest of the bunch - making it the tallest mountain in the whole of the Adirondack Park at 5,344 feet above sea level. Hiking during w...