Tyler A. McNeil

Albany, Troy

Reporter at Times Union (Albany)

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Photos: Fire engulfs car parked next to Albany's Townsend Park

1 week ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil

ALBANY — A parked car next to Townsend Park caught fire late Monday morning. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames that consumed the vehicle parked on Central Avenue. The fire started just before 11 a.m.A Times Union reporter at the scene said it did not appear that anyone was inside the vehicle when it was burning. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire to burn.
Capital Region 'No Kings' protests contribute to nationwide day of action

1 week ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil

TROY — Cobleskill resident Carle Kopecky dusted off his Continental Army reenactment outfit from the 1976 American bicentennial, put it on and headed to Troy on Saturday morning with a message in mind. It wasn’t for a reenactment. It was for a rainy anti-Trump rally at Riverfront Park. Article continues below this ad“I was there during the bicentennial about 50 years ago and we were all united in celebrating getting rid of the king,” Kopecky told the Times Union.
Dennis Drue, driver in deadly Northway crash, avoids extra prison time

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil

BALLSTON SPA — Dennis S. Drue, the man responsible for killing two Shenendehowa High School students in a 2012 drunk driving crash, will not face additional prison time for failing to comply with the conditions of his release from prison. Prosecutors hoped Drue would be sent back to prison for allegedly failing to have an ignition interlocking device used to detect alcohol on a driver's breath installed in a car or submit an affidavit to authorities stating he doesn't own a vehicle.
First Columbia says Troy's push to end city hall lease is null, void

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil

TROY — Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello’s recent attempt to move City Hall out of rented space in Hedley Park Place is null and void, according to landlord First Columbia. Firm attorney Michael Macomber alleges that the City Council failed to pick a new City Hall site by June 1, as underscored in an amended contract and as such, Mantello cannot terminate a lease agreement with the company.
Rensselaer County Legislature candidate accused of theft at Market 32

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil

TROY — A Rensselaer County Legislature candidate has been put on paid leave from his job with the city of Troy following being charged with allegedly stealing at a local grocery store. Thomas R. Abbott Jr. is accused of taking property at Market 32 on Vandenburgh Avenue in Troy around 1:30 p.m. on May 25. He ultimately turned himself in on Thursday and was charged with fourth-degree larceny, a felony.
Residents concerned over future of Rensselaer County reservoir

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil

GRAFTON — Not a soul was on the Martin Dunham Reservoir as Constanza Major and Cora Austin packed up their kayaks and fishing rods on Monday morning. The young kayakers visited the small Grafton lake for the first time that morning and decided to check it out. Three hours later, it became one of their favorite local spots. They plan to visit again. Article continues below this ad“I feel like this place is one thing that you cannot give up,” Major said.
Roads begin to flood around region as heavy rainfall persists

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil |Elizabeth Izzo

ALBANY — Flooding caused by heavy rainfall has started to impact road conditions in the region and local officials are urging caution. A flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the greater Albany area. Rainfall rates vary between an inch-and-a-half to a half-inch regionwide.
1 man hospitalized after stabbing in Albany

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil

ALBANY — A 25-year-old man was allegedly stabbed in Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood on Friday evening. Albany city police responded to the incident at 1100 Madison Ave. around 8:30 p.m. and found a man with apparent stab wounds in his back. Article continues below this adThe man was treated on scene and taken to Albany Medical Center. He is currently in stable condition, according to authorities. Albany police do have a suspect, but have not named that suspect.
LIVE: Belmont festival updates, including the running of the 157th Belmont Stakes

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Adam Shinder |Tyler A. McNeil |Michael Kelly

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The pinnacle of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival is today with the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. It’s the second year in a row that Saratoga is hosting Belmont week, due to the massive ongoing renovation project at Belmont Park on Long Island. Times Union reporters and editors are updating this article throughout the day with the latest from the Spa City. 8:30 a.m.: It’s a rainy start to the day at Saratoga Race Course.
Firefighters battle multi-vehicle blaze at Ballston Spa gas station

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Tyler A. McNeil |Mike Goodwin

BALLSTON SPA — Part of Route 50 is closed while firefighters battle an intense fire underneath the canopy of a local gas station. The Ballston Spa Fire Department said the fire is burning at the USA Gas, which is located at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 67. Article continues below this adA photograph posted by the fire department shows at least two vehicles were consumed by flames, which engulfed and melted the facade of the canopy above.