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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Road rage incidents in the Capital Region have increased, with drivers engaging in shootings and assaults near busy intersections, and state police have publicized recent arrests — including a case in Halfmoon — to deter further violence amid concerns that a broader mental health crisis is fueling these actions. Times Union
- ➤ A Mechanicville man, 61, allegedly attacked a man with a machete on Sunday night at Park Plaza where the victim got serious cuts and was treated at Albany Medical Center; police later arrested him at his home and charged him with felony assault and other offenses (criminal possession of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence, menacing) (he now awaits further court dates). ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Kyle Crayon, 33, was indicted on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence after he allegedly stabbed 23-year-old Daval Byramas in the neck around 10 p.m. on July 26 outside 49 Ontario St.—he pleaded not guilty and was sent to county jail—as investigators continue gathering evidence. NewsChannel 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Justice released a list naming New York, New York City and Rochester as areas with rules that slow federal immigration enforcement—officials say these rules risk public safety. New York Attorney General Letitia James said she will file an amicus brief to fight a lawsuit that challenges these federal claims. ABC NEWS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nurses at Albany Medical ratified a new four-year contract after more than a year of negotiations that gives 1,600 nurses wage increases, safe staffing standards, and stronger union protections — measures aimed at improving patient care and retaining staff. A press conference will be held later this morning at 10 a.m. to discuss the agreement. NewsChannel 13
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Columbia County Fair
8 PM – 6 PM — Columbia County Fairgrounds — Admission fees vary — A delightful week of fun, rides, and local showcases.
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