Brendan J. Lyons
Times Union
Albany, NY, United States
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NY Troopers PBA removes political director amid FBI investigation
The board of directors for the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association met... → Read More
Lawsuit accuses Troy police of concealing evidence in fatal stabbing
A New York City man who was indicted on manslaughter charges that were later dismissed... → Read More
UAlbany says PCB researcher may resume teaching on campus
The University at Albany late Tuesday said that Dr. David O. Carpenter, the longtime... → Read More
Police agencies still fighting release of some disciplinary files
Nearly three years after New York repealed a statute that had prevented the public... → Read More
Monsanto files 'emergency' motion for details on UAlbany PCB researcher
Dr. David Carpenter is a key witness in a case in which the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is suing Monsanto alleging an increased risk of cancer and other diseases d → Read More
Colonie police sergeants were demoted after time-theft investigation
The town reached labor settlements with the officers requiring them to repay dozens of "unauthorized" hours without facing formal disciplinary charges. → Read More
Hochul's budget proposal allocates $337M to stem gun violence
Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget proposal will include allocating more than $337... → Read More
Cuomo's continues 'crusade' to get AG to release his case files
Motion filed by Cuomo's attorney challenges attorney general's claim that sovereign immunity and law enforcement privileges shield them from disclosing the records → Read More
Parents of two state troopers killed in Duanesburg, sibling in custody
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Duanesburg and a person was taken... → Read More
Massive verdict for woman abused 'thousands' of times as child
A state Supreme Court justice said he found that a 79-year-old man's 'reprehensible and criminal conduct has been established by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence' → Read More
Federal judge blocks N.Y. from issuing retail cannabis licenses
Ruling impacts the issuance of retail marijuana store applications in five of 14 regions based on legal challenge by applicant who lacked "New York state presence" → Read More
New York voters overwhelmingly pass Environmental Bond Act
The $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Energy, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act was... → Read More
New York Troopers union's leader exits amid internal financial review
Owner of insurance firm that handled "voluntary insurance policies" for thousands of troopers said former PBA leaders received no compensation from his contracts. → Read More
Federal ruling puts Hoosick Falls and DuPont on path toward trial
Four companies are alleged to have had varying roles in the decades-long pollution of the community's water supplies, which are contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals → Read More
State pays $900K to investigators who alleged Italians were favored in promotions
The state health department's Office of the Medicaid Inspector General recently agreed to... → Read More
School shooter Jon Romano was victim of sword attack at homeless shelter
Romano, who suffered 'substantial' blood loss in Monday's attack, has sought to help law enforcement by sharing his mental struggles during 2004 shooting incident → Read More
Attorneys say diocese has been slow to disclose priest abuse files
A mediation plan is being negotiated by the church and attorneys for more than 440 alleged victims of abuse who have filed lawsuits against the Albany diocese → Read More
New York's COVID-19 vaccine mandate remains in place after Supreme Court declines review
A federal case in Utica remains pending; it challenges New York's failure to allow religious exemptions for health care workers who face termination if they were not vaccinated → Read More
5 takeaways from N.Y.'s gubernatorial and Assembly primary races
The first round of New York's primary races unfolded Tuesday with some anticipated... → Read More
Former altar boys say bishop abused them
Two brothers who grew up in Warren County in a devout Catholic family allege that Gary... → Read More