Steve Hughes

Schenectady

Albany City and County Reporter at Times Union (Albany)

Albany city and county reporter for @timesunion. @NewhouseSU alum. Tips/hate mail [email protected]

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Albany spray pads open Monday

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY — The city will open nine spray pads for the summer at 10 a.m. on Monday. The spray pads will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is free. The spray pads will be open in Black Lives Matter Park, Krank Park, North Swan Street Park, Ridgefield Park, Rosemont Park, Sheridan Park, Upper Lincoln Park, Westland Hills Park and the Clinton Market Collective.
Albany woman admits to North Pearl assault

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY — A 31-year-old city woman is facing 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a July 22 slashing. Ocya Easley admitted on Friday that on July 22, 2024 she cut a victim’s arm and leg, causing deep wounds that required emergency surgery, according to the Albany County District Attorney's Office. The attack was caught on video by bystanders as Easley chased the victim down the street. Easley was sent to the Albany County jail. Her sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 1.
Former Albany Rural Cemetery manager gets probation in $42,000 theft

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY — Former general manager David Eslinger will avoid state prison for stealing more than $42,000 from the Albany Rural Cemetery if he can pay back nearly half of the money in a year. Acting State Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough sentenced Eslinger to one year's interim probation on Friday. Under his plea deal, Eslinger must pay $20,000 of the $42,229 he embezzled from the historic cemetery within that year.
Applyers faults Cerutti in latest Albany mayoral debate

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY — The four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor squared off in an hour-long debate Thursday evening, with Dorcey Applyrs trying to tie fellow candidate Dan Cerutti to the Republican Party. The debate at Spectrum News studio featured Applyrs, the chief city auditor; Cerutti, the CEO of Maia Care; Common Council President Corey Ellis and Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin.
Hochul announces next steps in $200 million downtown Albany initiative

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY — The $200 million for downtown Albany is now a reality. The next step is to figure out what to do with it. Gov. Kathy Hochul trumpeted the inclusion of nearly $400 million for downtown Albany in the recently passed state budget. The funding includes $200 million for projects meant to revitalize downtown Albany and $150 million for an Empire State Development Corporation-led revitalization of the state museum and other cultural experiences.
Albany to pay $140K to city man arrested as house burned down

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY — The city agreed to pay $140,000 to Wayne Holmes, a city man who was arrested in March 2020 after berating firefighters when a fire restarted at his home. The city Board of Estimate and Apportionment approved the settlement at its April 8 meeting. Holmes filed the lawsuit against the city in February 2022, several months after being acquitted of a misdemeanor charge.
At NYSDCJS culture and work-life balance keeps employees happy

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Steve Hughes

When Alison Verdini decided to rejoin the state workforce in 2022 after having two children, she was apprehensive. Verdini started her career with the state Division of Budget before stepping away in 2020. Now, she works as a project coordinator for the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. In her role with the division's Office of Program Development and Funding, Verdini helps manage contracts and agreements with other agencies and groups across the state.
Albany sees traffic crashes drop with new 25 mph speed limit

2 months ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY – Two changes in recent months appear to have already improved traffic safety in the city. Data from the Albany Police Department shows a drop in both the total number of car crashes and crashes involving injury since the city speed limit was lowered to 25 mph at the beginning of the year. Article continues below this adThe city has also seen the pace of school zone traffic tickets slow, even as more camera zones went live over the past few months.
Former Albany Fire Chief Warren Abriel Jr. dies

2 months ago | star-telegram.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY - Former Albany Fire Chief Warren Abriel Jr. died Thursday. He was 76. Abriel was a fourth-generation firefighter from a family whose history with the department goes back to the 19th century. He spent 46 years as a member of the department, including four years as chief. In a 2018 article about his retirement, Abriel explained why he stayed in the department for so long. "I loved the work. Every day is different," he said.
Former Albany fire chief Warren Abriel Jr. dies

2 months ago | timesunion.com | Steve Hughes

ALBANY — Former Albany Fire Chief Warren Abriel Jr. died Thursday. He was 76. Abriel was a 4th-generation firefighter from a family whose history with the department goes back to the 19th century. He spent 46 years as a member of the department, including four years as chief. Article continues below this adIn a 2018 article about his retirement, Abriel explained why he stayed in the department for so long. "I loved the work. Every day is different,” he said.

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