NY Democrats Split Over Councilwoman Charged With Biting Police Chief - New York news - NewsLocker (2024)

Susan Zhuang, a first-year City Council member from Queens, was charged with assault for biting a police officer. Democrats are split over how harshly to reprimand her.

Pastor dissuaded women from ending what they said were abusive marriages

In vulnerable moments, they sought his spiritual counsel, his protection and — when all else failed — his approval for a religious divorce.

Once imprisoned for pot sales, a family stakes its place in legal cannabis

More than two decades after they were targeted in a federal marijuana prosecution, the Robinson family of Albany have emerged from that experience to become licensed cannabis operators.

‘I Was Settling Into My Morning Commute on the 4 Train’

Catching up on the news, appreciating a counterman’s skills and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

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How 2 Wandering Cows Started a Culture War in an Upstate Town

When Hornee and Blackee strayed from their pasture, they set off a chaotic chain of events involving death threats, chicken rustlers and Joaquin Phoenix. The town of Newfane, N.Y., hasn’t been the same since.

Could Mobile Methadone Clinics Help People Quit Fentanyl?

Methadone has been used for decades to treat opioid addiction. It is also difficult to come by, a problem health providers hope to ease with a new fleet of vans that can provide the drug.

Stephenson takes four-stroke lead entering final round of the Twin Bridges Championship

Native of South Carolina has 11 birdies and just one bogey over 36 holes and is at 10-under 132.

Thorpedo Anna steams ahead in CCA Oaks at Saratoga

Filly wins third straight Grade I race, has trainer considering Travers as next step.

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Pounce makes big move to win Lake George at Saratoga

Horse wins by a length after getting past betting favorite Oversubscribed in stretch.

Heavy police presence focuses on Madison Avenue building

ALBANY — In a heavy response, city police have blocked off a section of Madison Avenue as they deal with an apparent standoff Saturday night.The section between South Pearl and Grand streets was cordoned off at about 6 p.m. and the response was ongoing as 8 p.m. neared. That included a SWAT response and police had weapons drawn, aimed at a building at 132 Madison. The building includes an apartment or apartments and retail space.Police repeatedly used a loudspeaker commanding p

Shaker track and field camp introduces younger kids to the sport

One week event gives those in third through eighth grade a chance to try different events.

Rangers searching for missing man in Warren County

77-year-old man has been missing since Tuesday.

Firebirds look back at ArenaBowl XXXIII loss before moving forward

The Billings Outlaws defeated the Albany Firebirds in ArenaBowl XXXIII.

Hochul calls for federal disaster declaration for upstate counties impacted by storm

Gov. Kathy Hochul is asking President Joe Biden to declare a federal emergency for upstate New York counties that saw the worst of this week's severe weather.

State Police arrest Albany man for alleged 3D printing of ghost gun parts

State Police said they seized 3D printers and other parts used to make ghost guns from an Orange Street residence Thursday in Albany.

In Shakespeare & Coompany’s production of “The Comedy of errors,” slapstick humor and a strong cast transform the breezy farce about two sets of twins falling into a day of mistaken identities.

New children’s book explores FDR’s humanity through his love of trees

“Franklin’s Trees” by local historian A.J. Schenkman shows readers a lesser-known side of FDR.

‘Legally Blonde’ a contagious confection at Playhouse Stage

Playhouse Stage Company’s production of “Legally Blonde,” a musical adaptation of the 2001Reese Witherspoon movie, is an ideal theater introduction for young teens.

Nas showcases 'Illmatic,' career high points at Palace Theatre

Hip-hop legendplayed the Palace on Friday night, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album

SEEN: YWCA of Northeastern NY's "Strive to Thrive" fashion show

Were you Seen at the YWCA of Northeastern NY's "Strive to Thrive" fashion show, on July 18 2024, at Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady N.Y.?

RPI retools to educate the next generation of chips engineers

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is betting big on chips - the ones in your phone, not poker.

Crypto miner facing pushback over air, noise pollution

Digihost crypto mining in Niagara County increases emissions as residents voice concerns with air and noise pollution

Street Style Looks From a New York Summer

New Yorkers have found plenty of ways to navigate heat waves in style.

Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say

The Medical Indemnity Fund was to provide worry-free health care to children severely injured at birth. But parents say it has failed them.

Firebirds come up short in ArenaBowl XXXIII

The Albany Firebirds lost to the Billings Outlaws in Friday’s ArenaBowl XXXIII.

Unmatched Wisdom's Curlin win may lead to Travers

Late-developing 3-year-old could build on front-running victory to set up chance at Mid-Summer Derby.

Hayden Knapp, Schuyler Lorette soaking up experience of playing on Epson Tour

Local golfers were given sponsor’s exemptions into Twin Bridges Championship.

Thorpedo Anna set for CCA Oaks at Saratoga

Kentucky Oaks winner could still enter Travers if she has a big performance Saturday.

Schenectady health check leads to discovery of 60 cats

Law enforcement and animal advocates take care of resident and his felines.

Former Albany FBI agent misidentified by Trump shooting conspiracists

A former top FBI agent in Albany has been misidentified on social media by posters who claim she was seated behind Donald J. Trump during the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pa.