Kumi Tucker

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Amsterdam woman: CO charged with murder also beat her husband

1 week ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker

Michelle Taylor of Amsterdam says after what happened to her husband, more should have been done to stop the violence, but now a man is dead. “It’s been so rough all these years dealing with this, no one believing,” she said. Taylor says her husband Shayzon was in mid-state on drug charges in September 2023. “He was beaten,” she said.
Kinderhook to hold donation drive for Valatie food pantry

3 weeks ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker

The Kinderhook Village Board is putting the gears in motion to help feed the community. They're taking action after getting a troubling message from the local food pantry. On some days, families are waiting outside the doors, long before the Valatie Ecumenical Food Pantry opens. “I feel bad that so many people need help, but then I feel happy that we can be there to help them,” said Pat DiGrigoli, head of the pantry.
Personal memories of Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker

People are remembering Pope Francis for his compassion, and devotion to the environment. Some have very personal memories after meeting him in person. One day before his death, Pope Francis made an appearance in St. Peter’s Square. Many feel that’s how he will be remembered– for his dedication to service, to the environment, and remembering the people who are on the margins of society.
Man arraigned for murder of Amanda Jaikaran in Schenectady

1 month ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker

One month ago, a Schenectady woman was stabbed to death in front of her horrified family. The family is speaking out after the murder suspect was arraigned. Schenectady, N.Y. (WNYT) – The family of Amanda Jaikaran gathered outside the Schenectady County Courthouse, wearing shirts with her picture. They had just seen her accused murderer, Amanda’s former boyfriend.
Victims of fatal Copake plane crash identified

1 month ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker

The six people on board who were killed in a plane crash in Columbia County includes two doctors and a former MIT soccer player recently named NCAA Woman of the Year. The six people who were killed in a plane crash in Copake Saturday included two doctors and a former MIT soccer player recently named NCAA Woman of the Year.
Rally planned for alleged animal abuser's court appearance

1 month ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker |Kumi Tucker WNYT

Animal groups are planning to show up in force at court for the appearance of a man accused of setting a dog on fire in Albany. They want to see the suspect held accountable, and they're calling for tougher penalties for animal cruelty. Kari Hankle heads the rescue group Out of the Pits, which has been around for 31 years. She, like many others, was sickened by the allegations against Christopher Maxwell.
Albany woman speaks out about her alleged stalker

1 month ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker |Kumi Tucker WNYT

An Albany woman is speaking out about concerns over her alleged stalker. That suspect has been arrested before, accused of concealing a human corpse. “Sick individual. I don’t what he’s capable of doing. That’s the scary part.”Angel Anes has an order of protection against Steven Herbst. “I just wanted to document that he’s shown up at my work, talking about people had guns. Just very frightening. Come to my home, trying to get into the apartment.
Petition demands maximum penalties in Albany dog killing

2 months ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker |Kumi Tucker WNYT

A petition demanding maximum penalties in a gruesome animal abuse case in Albany is gaining support. Ring camera video shows a man dragging a covered crate near Fourth Avenue and Franklin Street in Albany last month, then walking casually away, with the crate in flames. Albany police say they found a one-year-old female pitbull dead inside. “When I first saw the video I cried,” said Sidney Scacchetti, vice president of the animal group Bark, Brew & Tattoo.
Friends remember woman found dead inside Glens Falls clothing donation bin

2 months ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker

Friends are looking for answers about the death of Michelle McFarren. Her body was found after a fire in a clothing donation bin in Glens Falls. Flowers now mark the spot where 43-year-old Michelle McFarren died in Glens Falls last week. “We’re trying to get justice for Michelle McFarren. Just to get out in the community that she may not have been a homeless person, she may not have been seeking shelter– she was in distress,” said friend Kim Ouderkerk.
Family friend remembers child who died in Bennington County fire

2 months ago | wnyt.com | Kumi Tucker |Kumi Tucker WNYT

A mother and baby are still hospitalized after a deadly fire in Bennington County. The fire claimed the life of a three-year-old boy. There’s not much left of the mobile home on Upper Road in Manchester Center, Vermont. There are many reminders of the three children who used to live here. “I just am heartbroken because Carrie has called me grandma since the day she could talk,” said family friend Wanita Moffitt.