Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Albany County, safe streets advocates, local officials, and families held a vigil to honor and remember victims of road traffic incidents, while discussing measures to improve traffic safety and support for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. WAMC
- ➤ Retro Fitness in Albany is organizing a food drive for veterans, accepting donations in lieu of fitness class fees to support over 1,000 veterans and their families annually. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Seniors at the Ohav Shalom Senior Apartments in Albany experienced weeks without hot water, impacting daily routines and highlighting concerns with corporate ownership. WRGB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Saratoga was apprehended without incident after robbing a Trustco Bank in Latham with an airsoft pellet gun and fleeing with cash. Spotlight News
- ➤ A 43-year-old Albany man was apprehended for a larceny in progress at the Northway mall and found wanted for additional thefts, alongside various other legal incidents reported in Colonie. Spotlight News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New York state enacts a law allowing craft liquor and cider manufacturers to permanently ship directly to consumers, enhancing sales opportunities. NewsChannel 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jennings Creek wildfire in Sterling Forest State Park, NY, now 88% contained after burning over 5,000 acres, relies on weather for final suppression despite extensive efforts and a firefighter's tragic loss. ABC NEWS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A report from Cornell University predicts New York State's population will decrease by more than two million people by 2050 due to low fertility rates and aging. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ The New York Army National Guard led the nation in recruiting and retention for the fiscal year, marking the third consecutive year of top performance in these metrics. Times Union
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Albany County forms an intermunicipal healthcare consortium with nine municipalities and school districts to reduce costs and simplify coverage. WAMC
SHOP NEWS
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