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.

From Protester to Joining Bill Murray in ‘Enemy of the People’

Nate Smith, an actor and activist, will have a role in a production organized by Theater of War Productions on the TKTS Times Square steps.

Pruyn House in Colonie offers picturesque link to the past

The nearly 200-year-oldproperty now serves as the town of Colonie’s historic and cultural education center.

Rensselaer County Legislature upholds its drug dealer registry law

Rensselaer County Legislature votes down resolution to repeal county drug registry law.

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Scotia police seek signs of foul play in overdose death

Police are awaiting toxicology results to determine the cause of death of a man who may have overdosed at a home in the village.

Scotia police investigate man's overdose death

Police are awaiting toxicology results to determine the cause of death of a man who may have overdosed at a home in the village.

Police identify remains found during home excavation in Putnam County

A skeleton found in April in the town of Patterson belonged to 25-year-old Karen Ramsey, who was never reported missing.

House of the Week: Colorful, conveniently located Victorian-style home

Built in 1988, the home is located in the East Greenbush Central School District.

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Ex-Rensselaer County official injured in garage fire, chief says

KevinC. Miller Jr., 41, was taken to hospital for treatment of burns after a fire damage the garage of his Pittstown home, officials said.

Siena men's basketball to play in Fort Myers Tip-Off

Siena will play a campus-site game at Xavier of the Big East on Nov. 20. The Musketeers are in the Beach Division bracket of the Fort Myers Tip-Off.

Albany Symphony announces new executive director

Emily Fritz-Endres, who previously worked with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra, will begin this summer.

Bethlehem, Hudson waterfront efforts receive $384K from N.Y.

Firms involved in efforts to strengthen Bethlehem and Hudson’s waterfront areas received state funds.

Teen accused of killing father in Livingston blaze

Police said the 15-year-old made “spontaneous utterances” that led to murder and arson charges.

Rensselaer County consolidates primary polling locations for 107th Assembly District Democratic race

Rensselaer County Board of Elections consolidated polling places for 107th Assembly District Democratic primary raising concerns from leader of The Justice Center of Rensselaer County.

The king and queen of the Netherlands visit Albany Wednesday

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will visit the capital city on the third day of their four-day U.S. tour.

The king and queen of the Netherlands visit Albany on Wednesday

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will visit the capital city on the third day of their four-day U.S. tour.

A jet missing since 1971 found submerged in Lake Champlain

Fifty-three years after a private plane carrying five men disappeared on a snowy night, experts believe they have found the wreckage of the long-lost jet in Lake Champlain.

Annie and the Hedonists as time-proven as their music

For more than three decades, Annie and the Hedonists have tap into a century-plus worth of roots music and are still going strong.

Tom Mottolese, sound technician for Albany events, dies at 73

Tom Mottolese, technical director for Albany’s office of special event for decades and soundman for thousands of concerts and news conferences, has died at age 73.

Shooting under investigation in Carteret, New Jersey: Mayor

Police are investigating a possible shooting that took place Wednesday morning in Carteret, New Jersey. Carteret Mayor Dan Reiman said in a Facebook post that an incident outside of a home on Roosevelt Avenue in the section of West Carteret prompted a police investigation “after two individuals were shot shortly after 9 a.m. this morning.” The incident also resulted in...

Short-term rentals such as Airbnb could face new rules in N.Y.

Legislation that would establish new protocols and data requirements for short-term rental companies is headed to the governor’s desk.

Sheehan in Europe for Ukraine aid convoy

Mayor Kathy Sheehan and her spokesman, David Galin, are taking part in an aid convoy of about 45 ambulances to Bucha, Ukraine.

Grondahl: They came from trees and back to trees they'll go

Recycled Times Union newspapers take center stage as the go-to materials to create trees on the set of Harbinger Theatre’s production of “The Squirrels.”

Fraud at Prime Capital Ventures may have exceeded $125 million

The CEO of Prime Capital Ventures is currently in jail on a federal wire fraud charge.

Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center to host Juneteenth celebration

The Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center will host a Juneteenth Celebration Weekend.

Albany native to receive special Tony Award

CJay Philip, who pursued a Broadway career after graduating Albany High School, is getting a special Tony Award for her work in theater education in Baltimore.

How Do You Use Water to Stay Cool at Home During the Summer? We Want to Know.

Sprinklers? Kiddie pools? What’s your creative solution to find respite from sweltering heat?

Climate and Kathy Hochul’s Pause on New York Congestion Pricing

The city was the best-case scenario for congestion pricing. What does it mean that the plan was shelved?

He Disrupted ‘An Enemy of the People.’ Now He’ll Appear in It.

Nate Smith, an actor and activist, will have a role in a production organized by Theater of War Productions on the TKTS Times Square steps.

Vandals deface homes of Brooklyn Museum's Jewish leaders; NYPD probes pattern

Authorities are investigating reports of vandals targeting the homes of the Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish director and some board members after NYC Comptroller Brad Lander posted photos of red paint-smeared doors and hateful speech. “The cowards who did this are way over the line into antisemitism, harming the cause they claim to care about, and making everyone less safe,” Lander said...