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Sole survivor of a 400-foot rock climbing fall told 911 dispatcher he could 'hardly breathe'

1 day ago | timesunion.com | Jesse Bedayn

A rock climber who survived a long fall that killed his three companions hiked back to his car despite serious injuries and told a 911 dispatcher that he could “hardly breathe,” according to a recording obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. Anton Tselykh and his climbing partners were descending a gully between towering granite spires in Washington's North Cascades mountains on Saturday evening when an anchor securing their ropes tore out the rock. All four plummeted hundreds of feet.
Four killed in Taconic State Parkway crash in Westchester

1 day ago | timesunion.com | Phillip Pantuso

NEW CASTLE — A fiery crash killed four people on the Taconic State Parkway and shut down the roadway for several hours Wednesday night. The crash occurred near mile marker 9.2 in the town of New Castle, Westchester County. State Police said a Sprinter van traveling southbound crossed the center median into the opposite lanes, where it rammed into a northbound Honda sedan. Article continues below this adThe impact caused the van to overturn and become engulfed in flames.
Clifton Park considers ban on e-bikes in parks, preserves

1 day ago | timesunion.com | Wendy Liberatore

CLIFTON PARK — In response to a growing number of complaints about e-bikes, the Town Board will hold a public hearing to consider banning the motorized bicycles in municipal parks and preserves. “This is a public hearing to consider making changes in our code that will address those complaints,” Deputy Supervisor Anthony Morelli said at the May 5 Town Board meeting.
New York's prison system could see changes after beating deaths

1 day ago | timesunion.com | Dan Clark

ALBANY — The homicide of Robert L. Brooks, who died after being severely beaten by correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December, could spur an overhaul of the state’s prison system by the state Legislature. During a joint legislative committing hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers peppered the head of New York’s prison agency with questions about the culture and conditions inside state correctional facilities that preceded his murder.
CBS6's Liz Bishop announces retirement

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Liz Bishop is retiring after more than 50 years in local journalism. CBS6 Albany made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Bishop’s journey at CBS6 began in 1973. She was attending the University at Albany and was hired as a weekend sportscaster. Few women worked in sports journalism at the time, especially on-air. Bishop proved herself as a “versatile and courageous journalist,” according to the announcement of her departure on CBS6 Albany’s website.
British eatery Moreish moves from Hudson Valley Food Hall to Main Street

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Maria M. Silva

Welcome to Quick Bites, our regular roundup of restaurant openings, closings, pop-ups, special events, trends, and other happenings in the vast and vibrant Hudson Valley dining scene. Look for it every other Wednesday online and in Flavor, our Hudson Valley food newsletter. Want to share some food news with us? Email [email protected].
House of the Week: Historic style, modern living in Saratoga Springs

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Shannon Fromma

Set on one of the most picturesque streets in Saratoga Springs and steps from Broadway, this week’s selection is a custom-built home by Witt Builders that combines classic Victorian charm with modern design. Built in 2005, the home’s grand exterior is painted in cheerful pastel hues and adorned with gingerbread trim. A wraparound porch overlooks the tree-lined street and seamlessly connects to a classic porte-cochère. The inside of 80 Greenfield Ave.
Neighbors dislike condo proposal in quiet Saratoga Springs neighborhood

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Wendy Liberatore

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A proposed six-unit, three-story condominium fashioned after one of the city’s lost historic hotels is being poorly received by its neighbors. At last week’s city Planning Board meeting, more than a dozen residents in the Park Place and Cottage Street neighborhood complained that the structure, proposed for the corner lot, is too large, too dense and would overwhelm their properties. John and Marlene Wood of 23 Park Place were among them.
As runner and scholar, Siena grad Rukanshagiza made his mark

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Mark Singelais

Former Siena College running great Joe Rukanshagiza was laid to rest this week. He was dressed in a traditional Ugandan outfit with a Ugandan flag on the casket at his visitation on Sunday in Albany. After making his mark as a Siena All-American and national champion from 1971 to 1975, Rukanshagiza lived for most of the next half-century in Albany as a scholar dedicated to teaching others about his native country and continent of Africa.
Schenectady basketball camp, league at Jerry Burrell Park set to return this summer

2 days ago | timesunion.com | Paul Nelson

SCHENECTADY — Rashaun Freeman fondly recalls growing up on Schenectady Street in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood and walking to nearby Jerry Burrell Park, where he honed his basketball skills and stayed out of trouble. “When I go in those parks, and see nothing going on, it breaks my heart, it’s a big deal to me,” he said last week during a joint appearance with Interim City Parks Director Bill Macejka at the City Council Committee meeting.