Peter Eliopoulos
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Albany, NY, United States
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Officer fears increased response times due to new criminal justice reforms
The president of the Troy Police Benevolent Association worries officers will be so tied down with paperwork it will prevent them for getting back on the road. → Read More
Man dressed as Santa for Salvation Army arrested on prior patronizing prostitution charges
LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A man dressed as Santa Claus ringing the bell for the Salvation Army was arrested Christmas Eve for an outstanding warrant. 40-year-old Edward Agrusti was arrested outside Price Chopper in Latham after a Colonie Police officer recognized as having an outstanding warrant from Colonie Court for failing to appear on an […] → Read More
Syracuse Fire Department surprises former lieutenant, gets him in the Christmas spirit
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Syracuse Fire Department made sure a retired lieutenant was in the Christmas spirit as they made a surprise visit to him on Christmas Eve. Andy Whipple lives at Loretto Health and Rehab in Syracuse, but doesn’t have any local family in the area to visit on Christmas. His fire family […] → Read More
Officer, civilians hospitalized after police chase and crash
Colonie, N.Y. (NEWS 10) – A man was taken into custody after leading police on a chase that ended in a crash on Central Avenue in Colonie. Police say the incident unfolded at Colonie Center when the suspect was seen wearing a ski mask and trying to break into cars. When police spotted him, they […] → Read More
NEWS10 staff shares favorite holiday songs
With only three days left until Christmas, the NEWS10 staff put together a playlist that is sure to fill you with holiday cheer. → Read More
NEWS10 recognized by the Dept. of Defense, NYS Senate and Assembly for their support of veterans
On Friday morning, NEWS10 ABC was awarded the Seven Seals Award by the United States Department of Defense for their continued coverage of veterans. → Read More
AG: Officer cleared in death of pedestrian
The New York Attorney General has cleared a local police officer in the death of a pedestrian hit during a police pursuit. → Read More
New Schoharie limo lawsuits accuse NY, Hussains and Mavis of fraud, negligence
Several new lawsuits were filed Thursday afternoon on behalf of the families of some of the victims of the Schoharie limousine crash, which left 20 dead in October 2018. → Read More
Buffalo diocese bankruptcy decision to come soon
Albany Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, who is temporarily leading the diocese in Western New York, said he is close to making a decision on bankruptcy for the Buffalo church. → Read More
NY giving $10M to prevent hate crimes
With the recent increase in hate crimes across the country, New York State is giving out $10 million in funding to protect targets of potential hate crimes throughout the state. → Read More
Police: Two in custody after day-long, multi-county car theft spree
Two juveniles are now in custody after police say they went on a car-stealing spree and led police on several chases throughout the Capital Region on Wednesday. → Read More
Shortage of plow drivers to blame for shoddy snow cleanup, council president says
The city of Schenectady is currently short three plow drivers, according to City Council President Ed Kosiur. → Read More
Dog owner arrested for falsely reporting an incident
The man who told Catskill police about an injured dog found in the village has been arrested. → Read More
Albany County Legislature to vote on industrial tire burning ban
COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Local Law ‘I’ is set to hit the floor of the Albany County Legislature Monday. According to the proposal, the intent of the local law is, “to promote and protect the public health and welfare of the residents of the County of Albany by regulating burning or related processing of wastes, […] → Read More
New ‘startling’ documents expected to shed light on St. Clare’s pension crisis
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Newly obtained documents set to be released Thursday are expected to shed some light on the St. Clare’s Hospital pension shortfall. Senator Jim Tedisco is calling the new documents ‘startling’ and ‘significant.’ They were provided to Tedisco through an anonymous source. “The documents should’ve been part of a FOIL request we […] → Read More
Whistleblower says local bishops ‘covered up’ sexual abuse by Catholic priests
A whistleblower and an attorney representing victims of sexual assault by priests say the Catholic Church continues to cover up abuse in several dioceses across the state, including in Albany. → Read More
Authorities crack down on Troy convenience stores evading taxes
Nine convenience stores are facing city code violations after raids last week across the City of Troy. → Read More
Nonprofit destroyed by fire bouncing back just in time for busy holiday season
WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Operation Adopt a Soldier is making a comeback just in time for one of it’s busiest times of the year. The nonprofit organization collects donations for care packages to send to service men and women across the globe around the holidays. In September, it’s previously location and inventory was destroyed by […] → Read More
UPDATE: Name released of pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle
A man has died after being hit by a vehicle in East Greenbush. → Read More
Crash closes part of Route 7 in Latham
LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A crash has closed part of Route 7 in Latham. The crash took place late Tuesday night on Route 7 in both directions at Old Niskayuna Road. Motorists should seek alternate routes while emergency crews are on scene. → Read More