Attorney: Man accused of killing 53-year-old with wrench acted in self-defense - New York news - NewsLocker (2024)

The attorney for a Watervliet man charged with manslaughter for striking a man with a wrench argued the 20-year-old acted in self-defense.

Here and there, Belmont in the air. Saratoga Springs takes the big influx in stride

Belmont excitement builds on day two of festival in Saratoga Springs with fans lining up at the gate before they opened on Friday.

Taconic Hills baseball holds off Little Falls for spot in Class B state final

Left-hander Zach Rowe perseveres through control issues to help the Titans advance.

Saratoga Springs softball's magical run ends in state semifinals

Blue Streaks rally against Corning-Painted Post, but come up just short in playoff charge.

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Central N.Y. basketball star describes 'awesome' visit to Siena

Doty said he'll make his college decision next Friday, the day he's having his graduation party.

Patroons try to finish Raleigh Firebirds on Saturday night

On Thursday, the Patroons limited the Firebirds to 6-of-29 shooting from 3-point range. Raleigh entered the game averaging 11.6 3-pointers per game, third in the TBL.

$365 to Book a Table for 2 in New York? A New Law Could Stop That.

A bill passed by state lawmakers this week would prohibit third-party services from selling restaurant reservations without the restaurant’s approval.

Attorney scrutinized after murder witness receives death threat

An Albany defense attorney was warned by a judge Friday that he could be subject to a criminal contempt charge for disclosing a document listing a witness in a murder case.

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Chatham overpowers Pulaski 9-0 in Class C state semifinal

Clutch hits, solid pitching propel Panthers to third straight state championship game.

Guilty verdict in 2022 killings of mother, stepfather in Princetown

A jury deliberated for a few hours Friday before quickly convicting Nicholas Fiebka of murder and other felonies for shootinghis mother and stepfather in Princetown in 2022.

Electric bike rider critically injured in Fort Edward collision

SUV collides with the cycle while making a left turn on Route 4 Thursday, deputies said.

Albany Firebirds to put undefeated record on the line at West Texas

The Albany Firebirds play the West Texas Desert Hawks Saturday in Week 7 of the Arena Football League season.

NY passes legislation to curb child online addiction, limit data collection

Legislation that would prohibit social media companies from collecting personal data from children, and prohibit the use of feeds to keep young users online, was passed by the Assembly on Friday.

Liz Plosser, Women's Health editor, on media, gut instincts, female athletes

Liz Plosser, Women's Health editor, discusses gut instinct, women in sports, Health Lab ahead of her keynote address June 20 for the Women@Work Summit.

'Back to the Future' screenwriter Bob Gale brings musical adaptation of the film to Proctors

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter talks about the making of "Back to the Future," adapting it for stage, and why the iconic franchise has stood the test of time.

NJ businessman admits he gave a Mercedes for Sen. Bob Menendez to use his ‘power and influence'

A New Jersey businessman who pleaded guilty and cooperated in the bribery case against Sen. Bob Menendez has begun testifying in Manhattan federal court. Jose Uribe started testifying in Manhattan federal court on Friday afternoon, providing key testimony against the Democrat and two other businessmen charged in a conspiracy along with Menendez's wife. Uribe was the star witness for the government in its bid to win a conviction against the senator who once held the powerful post as chairman of t

County plans emergency repairs to sewage line leaking into Onondaga Lake

A high-pressure sewer line owned by Onondaga County broke early Thursday morning and has been spewing 100 gallons of raw sewage every minute into Onondaga Creek.

Broken high-pressure pipe has been spewing sewage into Onondaga Lake for two days

A high-pressure sewer line owned by Onondaga County broke early Thursday morning and has been spewing 100 gallons of raw sewage every minute into Onondaga Creek.

‘Girls5eva’ star Paula Pell on life at her ‘Breastchester’ residence upstate

The “Girls5eva” co-star and former writer on “Saturday Night Live” moved to the Woodstock area in 2020 with her wife, Janine Brito.

Appellate court restores $2.75M verdict in sexual assault suit

An appellate court restored a $2.75 million verdict in a sexual assault lawsuit months after a judge overturned it for comparing a Black defendant to a dog.

Belmont Live: Storm knocks out power in southern Saratoga Springs

Times Union reporters and photographers are live today atSaratoga Race Course providing updates on day two of the Belmont Stakes meet.

Belmont Live: Mild weather, 'people will be pouring in'

Times Union reporters and photographers are live today atSaratoga Race Course providing updates on day two of the Belmont Stakes meet.

SEEN: Delightful Run for Women

Were you Seen at the Delightful Run for Women on June 1, 2024, in Albany?

The Cape Cod flamingo may now be on Long Island, expert says

It seems the flamingo that caused quite a stir in Massachusetts has flown the Cape and may now be on Long Island, according to an expert.

Thruway lanes reopen after crash south of Kingston exit

The wreck occurred before Exit 19, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Crash closes all northbound lanes of Thruway at Kingston

The wreck occurred before Exit 19, according to the state Department of Transportation

Up to 1 million gallons of sewage to be released into Hudson River each day: Where to avoid

Boaters and especially swimmers will want to avoid part of the Hudson River in Westchester County, as up to a million gallons of sewage is expected to be dumped into the water just north of New York City every day.

NY legislation would require banks to track firearm purchases

Lawmakers expected to pass a measure this week requiring financial institutions to monitor guns and ammunition purchases.

Cross Bronx Expressway southbound lanes closed due to crash at start of Friday afternoon rush hour

All lanes of the southbound Cross Bronx Expressway are closed at Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx Friday afternoon. The closure comes after a crash, according to New York City’s emergency management social media account. Drivers were asked to find alternate routes through the area. No details on injuries or when the lanes would reopen were available. This is a...

Woman wanted in triple killing roommate case taken into custody in upstate NY

A 23-year-old woman wanted in the deaths of her three roommates in Virginia was taken into custody after a chase on an upstate New York highway.