Conall Smith, NEWS10 ABC

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NEWS10 ABC

Albany, NY, United States

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Past articles by Conall:

$800,000 available to help community gardens and urban farms grow

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Community gardens, like the food they grow, have popped up in popularity over the years, especially during the pandemic. The gardens are an attempt to tackle food insecurity in underserved areas and to create a green footprint in urban jungles. But, keeping those gardens alive can be costly. On Wednesday, the […] → Read More

PFOA medical monitoring begins at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

BENNINGTON, V.t. (NEWS10) — Over the next decade, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington will be the site where those affected by PFOA contamination can submit to medical monitoring. “The monitoring is to see if there is in-organ damage that could be attributed to PFOAs or other causes. As people get older, people are on medicines, […] → Read More

Transportation options for Election Day

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With polls in New York State opening at 6 a.m. and an hour later at 7 a.m. in Massachusetts and many locations in Vermont, getting to polling locations for some can be a challenge. There are options, including some free ways to get to the polls to cast your vote if […] → Read More

College of Saint Rose launches initiative to address teacher shortage

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — When the fall semester starts in 2023, first year and transfer students majoring in education at the College of Saint Rose will be able to live on campus free of cost. “This is a savings for each student of more than $28,000. We need high school students to consider careers in teaching,” […] → Read More

Pittsfield Police to debut body camera pilot program

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) — After numerous petitions over the years calling for body cameras to be worn by officers with the Pittsfield Police Department, eight cameras were expected to debut with the department this week. However, according to Mayor Linda Tyer Tuesday evening, there is a hold up. “I think there were some issues raised […] → Read More

Study calls for demolition of Albany’s dilapidated bus station

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Right in the center of one of the oldest parts of Albany sits a bunker disguised as a bus terminal. Outside, years of neglect have allowed vegetation to reclaim the asphalt jungle around the terminal. Inside, only a handful of benches are available for passengers. Leaky ceilings and peeling paint show the […] → Read More

Juniper Lane first to receive retail cannabis license in Bennington

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) — In March, Colleen McQuade made a decision: she wanted in on the budding marijuana industry in Vermont. After months of hard work and lots of paperwork, McQuade’s shop, Juniper Lane Cannabis, will be the first licensed marijuana dispensary in Bennington. She received her license Wednesday. “Oh it’s the best feeling I’ve […] → Read More

Judge grants class action lawsuit between Hoosick Falls and DuPont

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Hoosick Falls is taking on another big corporation for its alleged involvement in PFOA contamination in and around the village. Out of four companies named, the chemical company DuPont was the only one not to participate in a $65 million settlement with the village over alleged PFOA contamination of the […] → Read More

Kerosene in short supply as winter looms around the corner

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Although its popularity has waned over the years, kerosene is still used to heat homes and businesses. But, according to Kerry Hoenig, operations manager at Family Danz Heating and Cooling in Albany, it’s hard to come by as of late and something you will not find their trucks carrying. “It’s priced […] → Read More

Workers, supporters rally ahead of unionization vote at Schodack Amazon facility

SCHODACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Could Amazon’s Schodack facility be the next to unionize? On Wednesday, October 12 until Monday, October 17, workers at the facility will step away from fulfilling online orders to potentially fulfill a promise by union organizers to create the second facility represented by the Amazon Labor Union in New York State. […] → Read More

Montgomery County hosts multi-agency water emergency training on the Mohawk

GLEN, N.Y. (NEWS10) — If you witnessed a large police presence on parts of the Mohawk River in Montgomery County Thursday: it was just a drill. As the old saying goes (with certain skills): if you don’t use it, you lose it. That’s why several law enforcement agencies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to the […] → Read More

Rescue squad to limit the usage of lights and sirens for emergency calls

VALATIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Lights and sirens have been a standard feature on emergency vehicles, including ambulances, for decades. But, are they always needed when responding to incidents? One rescue squad in Columbia County is going to find out by limiting their use for most calls. “Is there time savings and does it benefit patient outcomes? […] → Read More

From Austria to Altamont, remembering Holocaust survivor Hedi McKinley

SLINGERLANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — At the age of 18-years old, Hedi McKinley was forced to flee her home in Vienna, Austria for one reason: she was Jewish. “You’re fleeing for your life, basically she witnessed Kristallnacht, which [the Nazis] destroyed many, many Jewish businesses and synagogues. Basically, the time clock was ticking,” says Claire Lissance, the […] → Read More

Gloversville police chief will remain in position until year’s end

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Will the police chief stay or will he be forced to go? That was the question several posed to the Gloversville Common Council during their meeting Tuesday evening. The answer, per Mayor Vincent DeSantis, is yes, but only for a few more months. “The chief is still with us. He is […] → Read More

New charges added in fatal Lake George motorcycle crash

The motorcycle driver accused of causing a deadly crash in Lake George this summer is now facing additional charges. → Read More

How the Fed’s interest rate hike could affect home buying

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Buying a home is one of the biggest investments people can make. But, with an increase in costs and now an increase in interest and mortgage rates, the home of your dreams may be slipping further out of reach depending on your budget. “It all comes down to money and […] → Read More

Some Saratoga County fire departments to host ‘firefighter for a day’

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) – While much of New York State is served by volunteer firefighters, not nearly as many are willing to answer the call as of the past few decades. “In the early 2000s, there were roughly 120,000 volunteers across the state of New York. Today, we’re probably somewhere in the 80,000 to […] → Read More

Pushing for enhanced pedestrian safety in Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Candles and flowers mark the spot around where 31-year old Tanisha Brathwaite was struck and killed Wednesday in Albany. In the aftermath of Brathwaite’s death is a call to action to improve Albany’s crosswalks and pedestrian safety as a whole. “Unfortunately, there are many fatal pedestrian accidents in this city and […] → Read More

Troy Police debut mobile surveillance trailer

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On a Lansingburgh street corner sits the Troy Police Department’s new mobile surveillance trailer. While the trailer is there now, it could be somewhere else in the city on any given day. The trailer, according to Assistant Chief of Police Steven Barker, gives the department flexibility in terms of establishing clearly […] → Read More

Officials discuss underage drug use at start of school year

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It all starts with awareness. That was the message from officials Tuesday in Greene County as they addressed concerns over underage drug use with classrooms back open this fall. At a news conference in Catskill, those officials shared how an ordinary back to school item such as a highlighter can be used […] → Read More