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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, saying she will isolate and work remotely this week.
A day earlier, the Democratic governor had tweeted a photo from the Olana State Historic Site outside Hudson, New York, which she visited to thank park volunteers. Hochul is at least the 18th U.S. governor to test positive for COVID-19.

DMV is looking to crack down on what they say is a recent surge in catalytic converter thefts across the state. Some areas have seen increases up to 200% per year. The DMV says it will distribute etching kits to car dealers, allowing them to etch a traceable serial number onto the catalytic converter that can be quickly linked back to the vehicle from which it was stolen.

In Albany, police have arrested a man from Feura Bush for stealing nearly $1 million from the Polish American Citizens Club on Commerce Avenue. According to WNYT, 38-year-old Kenneth Frodyma was the club’s financial secretary and the money, some of which goes to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, went missing between September 2019 and December of last year.

The City of Saratoga Springs has officially launched a Civilian Review Board. WRGB reports the five-member board will be made up of city residents and will investigate complaints of police misconduct. Two years in the making – the plan was approved during Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

Saratoga Springs Police Chief Shane Crooks says the situation with Gaffney’s had gotten to the point where police had to bring the issues to the State Liquor Authority, because not only were customers getting injured, but also police officers. WNYT quotes the chief as saying the department is grateful that the State Liquor Authority took action at this special meeting on Tuesday.

A Halfmoon man, 41 year old Brian Thompson, has been arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated and having an illegally possessed gun in his vehicle. Officers stopped a vehicle on Central Avenue for several vehicle and traffic violations. Police found that the driver, Thompson, was driving while intoxicated. They also found a loaded .380 handgun in the glovebox for which Thompson had no permit.

After the leak of the draft opinion signaling the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, rallies took place across the country, including in the city of Albany. The rally at West Capitol Park was organized by Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood.

The leader of the NXIVM sex cult is hoping his conviction will be overturned. According to WNYT, attorneys for Keith Raniere and Clare Bronfman were in court Tuesday. Bronfman was also convicted for her role in the sex cult. She is trying to appeal her sentence. Raniere’s attorneys said Tuesday they didn’t get enough time to cross-examine witnesses.

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May. 4, 2022 1:52 AM CST
by pkilleen

The ownership at Gaffney’s plans to issue a statement today concerning the bar’s license being suspended Tuesday by the New York State Liquor Authority. WNYT reports the decision says “effective immediately, no alcohol may be sold or consumed on the premises” at Gaffney’s on Caroline Street. It comes in the wake of a stabbing outside the bar this past weekend.

Posted to wssv.vncnews.com
May. 4, 2022 1:54 AM CST
by pkilleen

The ownership at Gaffney’s plans to issue a statement today concerning the bar’s license being suspended Tuesday by the New York State Liquor Authority. WNYT reports the decision says “effective immediately, no alcohol may be sold or consumed on the premises” at Gaffney’s on Caroline Street. It comes in the wake of a stabbing outside the bar this past weekend.