NY woman driven to wrong address fatally shot by homeowner
April 18, 2023 GMTHEBRON, N.Y. (AP) — A woman looking for a friend's house in upstate New York was shot to death after the car she was riding in mistakenly went to the wrong address and was met with gunfire in the driveway, authorities said Monday.
New York flouts prison solitary confinement rules: lawsuit
April 6, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York prison officials were accused in a lawsuit of subjecting people to prolonged solitary confinement in violation of a state law meant to strictly limit a practice increasingly criticized as inhumane.
NY cannabis agencies sued by medical marijuana providers
March 16, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A coalition that includes some of New York's medical marijuana companies sued state cannabis regulators Thursday in an effort to open up licensing to all retail dispensary applicants immediately.
Deloney scores 18, Vermont knocks off Albany (NY) 79-61
March 1, 2023 GMTAaron Deloney's 18 points helped Vermont defeat Albany (NY) 79-61 on Tuesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Deloney shot 6 for 7 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line for the Catamounts (20-10, 14-2 America East Conference).
Patel has 25, Albany (NY) defeats NJIT 82-68
February 26, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sarju Patel's 25 points helped Albany (NY) defeat NJIT 82-68 on Saturday night.
Patel was 7-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 8 from distance, and went 6 for 7 from the line for the Great Danes (8-22, 3-12 America East Conference).
Timberlake scores 23 as Bryant takes down NJIT 79-78
February 23, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Earl Timberlake scored 23 points as Bryant beat NJIT 79-78 on Wednesday night.
Timberlake also added seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (17-10, 8-6 America East Conference). Charles Pride was 8 of 15 shooting and scored 18 points.
New York finalizes overtime changes for farm workers
February 22, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York officials gave final approval Wednesday for a measure that will lower the hourly threshold for when farm workers qualify for overtime pay.
Under the adopted measure, the overtime pay threshold will gradually be reduced to 40 hours by 2032.
Tynes’ 23 points allow Maine to hold off Albany (NY) 74-72
February 18, 2023 GMTORONO, Maine (AP) — Kellen Tynes scored 23 points and his final four, all from the free throw line in the final minute, allowed Maine to hold off Albany (NY) 74-72 on Saturday.
Tynes also contributed six rebounds and seven steals for the Black Bears (11-15, 5-8 America East Conference).
Balanc free throws secure Quinnipiac’s 66-63 win over Siena
February 18, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Balanc hit four free throws in the final seven seconds to help Quinnipiac preserve a 66-63 win over Siena on Friday night.
Dezi Jones had 12 points and six rebounds for the Bobcats (18-9, 9-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Beagle scores 16 as Albany downs UMBC 81-74
February 16, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jonathan Beagle scored 16 points as Albany defeated UMBC 81-74 on Wednesday night.
Beagle added 15 rebounds for the Great Danes (7-21, 2-11 America East Conference). Gerald Drumgoole Jr.
Petcash’s 20 lead Binghamton over Albany 80-66 in OT
February 11, 2023 GMTBINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Dan Petcash and Jacob Falko had 20 points apiece in Binghamton's 80-66 overtime victory against Albany on Saturday.
The Bearcats outscored Albany 17-3 in overtime.
Petcash also had 10 rebounds for the Bearcats (11-13, 7-4 America East Conference).
Fagan’s 18 points lead UMBC past Bryant, 76-73
February 11, 2023 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Tra'Von Fagan scored 18 points as UMBC beat Bryant 76-73 on Saturday.
Fagan had six rebounds for the Retrievers (17-10, 7-5 America East Conference). Craig Beaudion scored 15 points and added eight assists.
Police shoot, kill man in crisis who pointed gun at them
February 9, 2023 GMTALBANY, Ore. (AP) — Two police officers shot and killed a man who was in crisis Tuesday morning after the man pointed a gun at them in Albany, Oregon, police said.
The Albany Police Department said in a news release that officers responding to a welfare check at 9:38 a.m.
Kenney scores 23 as Bryant downs Albany 87-62
February 9, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sherif Kenney scored 23 points as Bryant beat Albany 87-62 on Wednesday night.
Kenney also added five assists for the Bulldogs (16-8, 7-4 America East Conference). Antwan Walker added 15 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from distance, and 3 for 3 from the line, and he also had six rebounds and three blocks.
Timpson QB Bussey leads TSWA 2A all-state football team
February 6, 2023 GMTBRYAN, Texas (AP) — Timpson quarterback Terry Bussey is the offensive player of the year on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A all-state football team, while Shiner defensive back Dalton Brooks and Albany defensive back Wyatt Wyndam share defensive honors.
Thomasson’s 18 lead Niagara past Siena 56-54
February 5, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Noah Thomasson's 18 points helped Niagara defeat Siena 56-54 on Sunday.
Thomasson was 8-of-14 shooting (1 for 3 from distance) for the Purple Eagles (13-9, 8-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Vermont knocks off Albany (NY) 87-68
February 4, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Finn Sullivan scored 19 points as Vermont beat Albany (NY) 87-68 on Saturday.
Sullivan had five rebounds and five assists for the Catamounts (13-10, 7-2 America East Conference).
Wright-McLeish, Juozapaitis lead Maine over Albany 72-68
January 29, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Ja'Shonte Wright-McLeish had 16 points, Gedi Juozapaitis scored 15 and Maine held off Albany 72-68 on Saturday.
Wright-McLeish made 7 of 10 shots with two 3-pointers for the Black Bears (9-12, 3-5 America East Conference).
Baer posts double-double, leads Siena over Iona 70-53
January 28, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Michael Baer finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead Siena to a 70-53 victory over Iona on Friday night.
Andrew Platek scored 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting for the Saints (14-7, 8-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Brown scores 23, New Hampshire knocks off Albany (NY) 84-65
January 26, 2023 GMTDURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Kyree Brown's 23 points helped New Hampshire defeat Albany (NY) 84-65 on Wednesday night.
Brown had five rebounds for the Wildcats (9-10, 4-3 America East Conference). Matt Herasme scored 22 points and added seven rebounds and three steals.
Woman files suit accusing Mike Tyson of rape in early ’90s
January 24, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson of raping her sometime in the early 1990s after she met him at a nightclub in Albany, New York.
The woman, who is suing for $5 million, said Tyson raped her in a limousine and that she has suffered from “physical, psychological and emotional injury” in the years since then.
NY bill would stop MSG from kicking out enemy lawyers
January 23, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City’s Madison Square Garden and other sports venues would be barred from refusing entry to perceived enemies of their owners under a bill introduced to the state Legislature Monday.
Balogun’s 18 lead Binghamton past Albany 65-54
January 20, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Tariq Balogun scored 18 points as Binghamton beat Albany 65-54 on Thursday night.
Balogun also contributed three blocks for the Bearcats (8-10, 4-1 America East Conference).
Osawe scores 18, NJIT downs Albany (NY) 74-67
January 15, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kevin Osawe's 18 points helped NJIT defeat Albany (NY) 74-67 on Saturday night.
Osawe added eight rebounds for the Highlanders (5-12, 2-2 America East Conference). Miles Coleman scored 17 points and added five assists.
Walker scores 33, Bryant downs Albany (NY) 86-69
January 12, 2023 GMTSMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Antwan Walker scored 33 points as Bryant beat Albany (NY) 86-69 on Wednesday night.
Walker also had 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (11-6, 2-2 America East Conference). Charles Pride scored 28 points and added five rebounds and five assists.
Albany (NY) wins 89-63 against UMass-Lowell
January 8, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sarju Patel scored 23 points as Albany (NY) beat UMass-Lowell 89-63 on Sunday.
Patel added five rebounds for the Great Danes (6-12, 1-2 America East Conference). Gerald Drumgoole Jr.
Lawrence scores 19 as UMBC takes down Bryant 81-73
January 8, 2023 GMTSMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Colton Lawrence scored 19 points as UMBC beat Bryant 81-73 on Sunday.
Lawrence added five rebounds for the Retrievers (11-6, 2-1 America East). Jacob Boonyasith scored 15 points, going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from distance, and 3 for 4 from the line.
Stormo scores 18, Siena defeats Saint Peter’s 70-60
January 7, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jackson Stormo's 18 points helped Siena defeat Saint Peter's 70-60 on Friday night.
Stormo finished 8 of 13 from the floor for the Saints (10-5, 2-4 Mid-Atlantic). Michael Eley scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 14, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc.
Boonyasith scores 21 in UMBC’s 92-83 win against Albany (NY)
January 6, 2023 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Jacob Boonyasith's 21 points helped UMBC defeat Albany (NY) 92-83 on Thursday night.
Boonyasith also had seven assists for the Retrievers (10-6). Colton Lawrence scored 18 points, shooting 8 for 15 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line.
Daniels scores 17 in New Hampshire’s 67-51 win
December 31, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Clarence O. Daniels II's 17 points helped New Hampshire defeat Albany 67-51 on Saturday in an America East opener.
Daniels added six rebounds for the Wildcats (6-7). Nick Johnson added 17 points while going 6 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from distance, and 3 for 4 from the line, and he also had six rebounds.
Drumgoole scores 23, Albany beats Northern Illinois 83-78
December 20, 2022 GMTDEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Gerald Drumgoole Jr. scored 23 points as Albany (N.Y.) beat Northern Illinois 83-78 on Tuesday.
Drumgoole also had 11 rebounds for the Great Danes (5-9). Jonathan Beagle shot 6 of 10 from the field and 2 for 5 from the line to add 14 points.
McCollum scores 23, Siena tops St Bonaventure 76-70
December 20, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Javian McCollum had 23 points in Siena's 76-70 victory over St. Bonaventure on Monday night.
McCollum made 7 of 13 shots, including 3 for 5 from distance, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Saints (6-5).
Loyola Chicago earns 68-56 win over Albany (NY)
December 18, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Philip Alston's 17 points helped Loyola Chicago defeat Albany (NY) 68-56 on Sunday.
Alston also added 11 rebounds for the Ramblers (6-5). Ben Schwieger scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free throw line, and added five rebounds.
McMahon scores season-high 24, No. 3 Ohio State beats Albany
December 17, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Freshman Cotie McMahon scored a season-high 24 points and No. 3 Ohio State beat Albany 82-57 on Friday night.
Ohio State improved to 11-0 for the first time since the 2011-12 team started 15-0 before losing on Jan.
McMahon scores 24, No. 3 Ohio State women beat Albany 82-57
December 17, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Freshman Cotie McMahon scored a season-high 24 points and No. 3 Ohio State beat Albany 82-57 on Friday night.
Ohio State improved to 11-0 for the first time since the 2011-12 team started 15-0 before losing on Jan.
State says NYC planned ban on foie gras sales violates law
December 15, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras, already delayed by a court challenge, has now been found in violation of state agricultural law.
The state Department of Agriculture and Markets informed city officials Wednesday that the ban “unreasonably restricts” the business of two upstate foie gras farms that have sued over the law.
Beagle’s 17 lead Albany (NY) past LIU 76-59
December 15, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jonathan Beagle had 17 points and Albany (N.Y.) beat LIU 76-59 on Wednesday night.
Beagle had six rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Great Danes (4-8). Aaron Reddish scored 15 points and added six rebounds.
Boy, 4, found dead after falling into Georgia river
December 12, 2022 GMTALBANY, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a 4-year-old boy was found dead in southwest Georgia hour after he fell into the Flint River as family members were fishing.
Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler said the river swept the boy away after he fell in Sunday afternoon.
Providence defeats Albany (NY) 93-55
December 10, 2022 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell had 18 points in Providence's 93-55 win against Albany (NY) on Saturday.
Croswell also had seven rebounds for the Friars (8-3). Noah Locke scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line.
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Gapare scores 15 off bench, UMass beats Albany (NY) 87-73
December 6, 2022 GMTAMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Tafara Gapare scored 15 points off of the bench to lead UMass over Albany (NY) 87-73 on Monday night.
Gapare had five steals for the Minutemen (7-1). Isaac Kante was 5 of 5 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to add 14 points.
Saturday’s Scores
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Tiger replacement Sepp Straka shares lead in the Bahamas
December 1, 2022 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Sepp Straka was home in Alabama preparing for a big week of golf matches at his club, a friend's wedding and the SEC Championship game. And then Tiger Woods couldn't play in the Bahamas because of a foot injury, and Straka had a change in plans.
Construction of 339 mile power line begins in NY
November 30, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Construction has begun on an underground electrical transmission line that will bring Canadian hydropower to New York City as part of an effort to make the Big Apple less reliant on fossil fuels, state officials announced Wednesday.
Boyd has 16 in Florida Atlantic’s 73-56 win against Albany
November 26, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Nicholas Boyd had 16 points in Florida Atlantic's 73-56 win against Albany on Saturday.
Boyd was 7 of 11 shooting (0 for 4 from distance) for the Owls (5-1). Michael Forrest shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to add 12 points.
State: New York’s first pot crop jeopardized by court fight
November 23, 2022 GMTAlbany, N.Y. (AP) — A court fight that has prevented New York from awarding marijuana dispensary licenses in some parts of the state could wind up hurting small farms that just harvested their first cannabis crop, officials warned a judge Tuesday.
Drumgoole has 20 in Albany’s 68-65 win against Presbyterian
November 23, 2022 GMTDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Gerald Drumgoole Jr. scored 20 points as Albany (NY) beat Presbyterian 68-65 on Tuesday.
Drumgoole had eight rebounds for the Great Danes (3-4). Ny'Mire Little scored 11 points while finishing 5 of 8 from the floor.
Austin Peay beats Albany 74-59
November 21, 2022 GMTDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Elijah Hutchins-Everett had 23 points in Austin Peay's 74-59 win over Albany (N.Y.) on Monday.
Hutchins-Everett added nine rebounds for the Governors (3-2). Caleb Stone-Carrawell shot 5 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 9 from the free throw line to add 17 points.
Accused Albany bishop asks to be removed from priesthood
November 19, 2022 GMTVATICAN CITY (AP) — The retired bishop of Albany, New York, who has admitted to covering up for predator priests and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, has asked Pope Francis to remove him from the priesthood.
NY schools told to stop using Native American mascots
November 18, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Schools in New York state must stop using Native American references in mascots, team names and logos by the end of the current school year or face penalties including a loss of state aid, the state Department of Education said.
Former player sues Albany coach Killings, AD, and school
November 18, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Albany men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings, athletic director Mark Benson, and the university are being sued by a former walk-on regarding a pregame incident a year ago that involved physical contact and what happened in the aftermath.
Saint Joseph’s (PA) knocks off Albany (NY) 99-79
November 18, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Erik Reynolds II scored 32 points to led Saint Joseph's (Pa.) past Albany (N.Y.) 99-79 on Thursday night.
Reynolds also added six rebounds for the Hawks (2-1). Lynn Greer III scored 19 points while going 6 of 7 and 6 of 8 from the free throw line, and added seven assists.
Man gets 20-year term for stabbing at Albany Jan. 6 protest
November 18, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for stabbing two men outside the state Capitol during a clash between supporters of then-President Donald Trump and counterprotesters on Jan.
Drumgoole lead Albany to 87-75 victory over Union
November 15, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gerald Drumgoole Jr.’s 26 points helped Albany defeat NAICU-member Union 87-75 on Monday night.
Drumgoole also added six rebounds, five assists, and four steals for the Great Danes (2-2).
McCollum sparks Siena to 75-62 victory over Albany
November 13, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Javian McCollum had 20 points in Siena’s 75-62 win against Albany on Saturday night.
McCollum also contributed six assists for the Saints (2-0). Andrew Platek was 6 of 11 shooting (3 for 7 from distance) to add 15 points.
Albany scores on final play, beats Maine 23-21
November 12, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Reese Poffenbarger connected with Julian Hicks on a 1-yard touchdown pass on the final play of the game to give Albany a 23-21 victory over Maine on Saturday.
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Judge halts pot dispensary licenses in parts of New York
November 11, 2022 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in Brooklyn and parts of upstate New York while a legal challenge to the state’s selection process is being considered.