Ben Mitchell

Albany

Digital Content Producer at WTEN-TV (Albany, NY)

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Troy woman indicted on trafficking charges involving two teens: Brooklyn DA

1 week ago | news10.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Five people were arraigned on a 14-count indictment in connection with the trafficking of two teenagers in New York. A Troy woman, 31-year-old Ronasia Robinson, was named one of the defendants. One of the victims, a 19-year-old girl, was taken when she went to a concert in Times Square on Oct. 5, 2024, the indictment alleges.
Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City

1 month ago | mytwintiers.com | Ben Mitchell

SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (PIX11) — A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has now been confirmed outside of New York City. A child under the age of 5 who resides in Suffolk County was confirmed to have measles, according to the New York State Department of Health. This marks the third case of measles in New York this year and the first case outside of New York City.
Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City

1 month ago | rochesterfirst.com | Ben Mitchell

SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (PIX11) — A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has now been confirmed outside of New York City. A child under the age of 5 who resides in Suffolk County was confirmed to have measles, according to the New York State Department of Health. This marks the third case of measles in New York this year and the first case outside of New York City.
Measles case confirmed in Suffolk County, marking first outside New York City

1 month ago | news10.com | Ben Mitchell

SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (PIX11) — A highly contagious illness that can cause pneumonia, swelling of the brain, miscarriage, and even death, has now been confirmed outside of New York City. A child under the age of 5 who resides in Suffolk County was confirmed to have measles, according to the New York State Department of Health. This marks the third case of measles in New York this year and the first case outside of New York City.
NJ school bus crash: 15 injured, 1 seriously, officials say

1 month ago | news10.com | Ben Mitchell |Erin Pflaumer |Kala Rama

Posted: Mar 11, 2025 / 08:15 AM EDT Updated: Mar 11, 2025 / 08:16 AM EDT MONTVALE, N.J. (WPIX) – At least 14 juveniles were injured when a school bus overturned on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey on Monday, officials said. The crash happened in Montvale around 7:40 p.m., according to authorities.
Man allegedly tries to kidnap child walking with father, NYPD says

Nov 10, 2024 | fox59.com | Ben Mitchell |Addy Bink

by: Ben Mitchell, Addy BinkPosted:Updated:CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn ( WPIX) - A man is facing charges after an apparent attempted child abduction was caught on video in Brooklyn, New York Police said. In footage of the incident shared by Crown Heights Shomrim Patrol, seen in the video player at the top of this story, a father can be seen walking with two children, a boy and a girl. A masked man can then be seen walking by them and appears to try picking up the boy, but his father does not let go.
Man allegedly tries to kidnap child walking with father, NYPD says

Nov 10, 2024 | kxan.com | Ben Mitchell |Addy Bink

by: Ben Mitchell, Addy BinkPosted:Updated:CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn ( WPIX) - A man is facing charges after an apparent attempted child abduction was caught on video in Brooklyn, New York Police said. In footage of the incident shared by Crown Heights Shomrim Patrol, seen in the video player at the top of this story, a father can be seen walking with two children, a boy and a girl. A masked man can then be seen walking by them and appears to try picking up the boy, but his father does not let go.
Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection for US Senate in NY

Nov 5, 2024 | wivb.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand has won reelection for the U.S. Senate in New York, defeating Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone. The 15-year senator campaigned on securing abortion rights and term limits for Supreme Court justices, among other key issues. An Albany native, Gillibrand assumed office in 2009. The New York senator supports a 20-year term limit for senators. If legislation passes, this will be her final term. Gillibrand also supports codifying Roe v.
Kirsten Gillibrand wins reelection for US Senate in NY

Nov 5, 2024 | wwlp.com | Ben Mitchell

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand has won reelection for the U.S. Senate in New York, defeating Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone. The 15-year senator campaigned on securing abortion rights and term limits for Supreme Court justices, among other key issues. An Albany native, Gillibrand assumed office in 2009. The New York senator supports a 20-year term limit for senators. If legislation passes, this will be her final term. Gillibrand also supports codifying Roe v.
Albany Sports Card Show celebrates 50th anniversary

Oct 21, 2024 | news10.com | Ben Mitchell |Jackson Tollerton

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 50th anniversary of one of the longest continuous-running sports card shows in the United States was celebrated in Albany this past weekend. Charlie O’Neil was there at the inception of the Albany Sports Card Show. “In 1974, a group of about a half dozen people started a club. One of them was the principal of a school in Troy so we would hold a monthly meeting there. At meetings, we discussed the hobby, swap, and trade cards.