Anthony Krolikowski

4 weeks ago | news10.com | Anthony Krolikowski

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -With a civil service exam, anyone between 18 and 20 can now be a correction officer at state prisons. These new COs won’t have the same responsibilities as their 21 and older coworkers though. The bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul includes a mentorship program, enhanced training and multiple restrictions for tasks correction officers can’t do if they are younger than 21:Obtain or use a firearm as a peace officer or as any part of their employment duties.

4 weeks ago | news10.com | Anthony Krolikowski

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -52 animals. That’s how many the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley rescued from a nearby home in Cobleskill. Many of those animals aren’t normally taken in here. “We have nine dogs, we have sixteen cats, we have two ferrets, two parakeets, two cockatiels, one rabbit and the remaining is hens and roosters,” listed Aprille Hadsell, Veterinary Medical Director. On Tuesday morning, the shelter got a tip about alleged animal cruelty.

1 month ago | news10.com | Anthony Krolikowski

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -For National Correction Officers Week, NEWS10’s Anthony Krolikowski went inside the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. Corporal Amy Smith shared her story of becoming a correction officer and what the job means to her. Eighteen years ago, Corporal Smith wanted to become a teacher. “I had somebody who worked here and said, ‘Just work here. Try it out.’ Didn’t plan on staying here but it is a good place to stay.

1 month ago | news10.com | Anthony Krolikowski

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Parked between pretty, pink trees and on top of dandelion patches outside Guilderland High School rests a destroyed car. It’s a reminder from the local police department about how serious driving is. “We like to use this vehicle as kind of a visual representation of what can happen for these students if they make any destructive decisions,” explained Public Information Officer Kristopher Scarano. Junior prom is coming up on the 10th.

1 month ago | news10.com | Anthony Krolikowski

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Watervliet Police has charged 23-year-old Justin I Santiago in connection to a 2024 window-smashing spree. The incident happened at the Highland Club Apartments. The report came in last October that a vehicle had been vandalized at the apartment complex. It wasn’t until officers arrived on scene that they realized the situation was much worse. “Discovered that multiple vehicles had been vandalized.