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AP Live Music Fest returns for second year in Averill Park Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Youth organizers bring back AP Live Music Fest for a second year. AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (WNYT)- AP Live Music Fest returned to Averill Park on Saturday, August 17 for a second year. The festival supports local artists and small businesses. Its organizers said they doubled the number of performers from last year and that the festival has helped them feel closer to the community.

Four arrested after incident at UAlbany ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Four men in their 20's were arrested after an incident that started on the UAlbany campus early Tuesday morning, August 27, according to UAlbany's University Police Chief, Paul Burlingame. Burlingame said the four men had been banned from the UAlbany campus Monday night. University police tried to stop a vehicle occupied by the four men around 1 a.m., but the vehicle took off, striking the officer who then fired their weapon. “No one was struck by gunfire or otherwise seriously injured during the incident, and there is no ongoing danger to the campus,” said Burlingame in a statement. The vehicle was pursued by police into Albany, ending in the area of Albany Medical Center where the four men were followed on foot and taken into custody. The names of the four men have not been released. “UPD's investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the New York State Police, and the department will provide additional details as soon as it is able,” Burlingame said. “No additional information is available at this time, and charges against the vehicle's occupants are pending.” NewsChannel 13 will continue to follow this story. Check back online and in our evening newscasts for updates. SIGN ME UP>>

Arson arrest made after massive fire at abandoned building in Gloversville GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Sean Quigley, 24, was arrested and charged with arson, burglary, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment by Gloversville Police after a fire that destroyed a former Taylor Made plant at 10 W. Ninth Ave. in Gloversville, according to the Gloversville Fire Department. A call for a report of fire at the location was received around 2:50 a.m. Thursday, August 29. Crews were on scene for more than 12 hours battling the fire made difficult by low visibility and high heat, staying on scene several hours after the fire was put out, the Gloversville Fire Department said. Despite challenges with the fire, the fire department says no one was injured. An investigation into what caused the fire began immediately leading to Quigley's arrest. After his arrest, Quigley was released and is due back in Gloversville City Court on September 9. The Gloversville Fire Department thanked multiple agencies for their help putting out the fire including the Gloversville Police Department, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Johnstown Fire Department, Berkshire Fire, Meco and Pleasant Square. SIGN ME UP>>

Albany County Mass Transportation Committee meeting goes off the rails Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Mass transit committee of the Albany Co. Legislature meeting erupts into chaos. ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- The only item on an agenda for the Albany County Legislatures Mass Transportation Committee meeting on August 28 was an update on renovations at the Albany Airport. It quickly became clear that there was a great amount of concern for who would take over as CEO once Phil Calderone's contract runs out in December. There has been a lot of talk about who will fill the position of CEO since the Albany County Airport Authority said it would not renew Calderone's contract. Reporter Dan Levy spoke with local politicians concerned about the Airport Authority's decision regarding Calderone's contract. SIGN ME UP>>

Regeneron buys former Quad Graphics site in Saratoga SARATOGA, N.Y. (WNYT)- Regeneron says they have purchased the sprawling former Quad Graphics site on Duplainville Road in Saratoga. “This acquisition underscores our commitment to growing together with the local community by investing in local economies and creating high-quality jobs in the area and across New York State,” Regeneron said. “This investment highlights our ongoing efforts to support and grow local economies, ensuring that New York and Regeneron continue to thrive together,” they said. “This is great news for Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, our region, and New York State,” said Saratoga County Chamber President and CEO, Todd Shimkus. “We are excited by this investment by Regeneron as it demonstrates their ongoing efforts to support and grow our local economy.” Once one of the largest employers in Saratoga County, Quad Graphics announced its closure at the beginning of 2024. The decision to close the plant was strategic based on industry trends, including lack of volume and an increase in postal costs, according to a memo sent by Quad Graphics to employees mid-January.

Police: human remains found in Troy TROY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Skeletal remains were found near the Burden Pond/Burden Falls area in South Troy, according to Troy Police. Police said a caller reported finding the remains while taking a walk in that area around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. “Details remain limited at this time,” police said. “Investigative staff will be continuing their work in order to learn the identity of the deceased, how long the remains have been in the area, how the individual may have died and if any crime occurred.” Troy Police, members of the Rensselaer County Medical Examiner's office and New York State Police are expected to be at the scene throughout the day on Monday. NewsChannel 13 is following this breaking story. Check back online and in our evening newscasts for the latest information.

State Police said Jason Guerin, faces multiple charges including driving while ability impaired by drugs and aggravated vehicular assault after State Police say he was identified as the driver of the pick-up truck that hit a trooper and tow truck driver on I-87 Saturday afternoon in Colonie.

A group of Capital Region musicians will be performing at a fundraiser for the River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina on Sunday, November 10 at Margarita City in Colonie from 2-7 p.m.

Sunday is the last day for early voting Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Sunday, November 3 is the last day New Yorkers can vote early in the 2024 election. ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- The last day for New Yorkers to vote early in the 2024 election is Sunday, November 3. Registered voters can find their polling place by searching the New York State Board of Elections website . Polling place hours may vary by county and location. Hours can be found on county boards of election website's. NewsChannel 13 will have extensive election coverage of local races on Election Day. Check out our Decision 2024 Voter Guide online for information on early voting, read stories on local elections and learn about the biggest local races in the Capital Region

With demand for food high during the holidays, NewsChannel 13 Producer, Jolie Santiago visited the organization to speak with Latino’s who rely on Capital District Latino’s. She also spoke with employees of the organization who, at one time, also needed a helping hand.