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9/11 Responder William Miller a ‘Hometown Hero’
Troy firefighter William Miller has been volunteering for his community since 1987. But when tragedy struck outside the Capital Region, Miller decided to help others from beyond his hometown.
Miller joined the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team after the Oklahoma City bombing and has stepped in to assist with disasters since--including after terrorists struck the World Trade Center on 9/11...
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Derailed Train Was Traveling at 82 MPH, NTSB Says [UPDATE]
The New York City-bound train that derailed on Sunday, killing four passengers and injuring more than 60 others, was traveling at a speed of more than 82 mph around a 30 mph curve, the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday, according to Fox News...
Firefighter Caitlin D’Alessandro a ‘Hometown Hero’
For Halfmoon resident Caitlin D'Alessandro, fighting fires is a family affair.
D'Alessandro followed in the footsteps of her father and brother and became an interior firefighter last year. Her passion for others came through when she started a group, Firefighters for a Cause, which raises money to donate to people in need, including a West Crescent firefighter who was recently hit by a tow truck.
Emily Keefner of Canaan a ‘Hometown Hero’
Emily Keefner, of Canaan, NY, was born with a cleft lip and palate.
At just 18 years old, she has undergone more than 30 surgeries. Emily has been fundraising for the last two years for UMass Medical Centers Cranial Facial Unit so the hospital can upgrade its database system and offer better care to patients...
BREAKING: Jets Sign Ed Reed
Less than 24 hours after the Houston Texans cut safety Ed Reed, the future Hall of Famer has now been signed by the New York Jets, the team officially announced Thursday morning.
After going through waivers, the Jets would be paying a $1 million base and an extra $62,500 for each game that Reed participates in...
11-Year-Old Olivia Pedrick a ‘Hometown Hero’
Eleven-Year-Old Olivia Pedrick, of Windham, loves animals so much, she wants more than to adore them. She wants to help them.
Pedrick sells paintings through a Facebook page she started, Olivia's Art for Animals, to fundraise for animal rights...
Join Us at PitStop for a Chance to Win Daytona 500 Tickets
We will be hanging out at Raizada's PitStop gas station in Wynantskill Saturday and you're invited to come down and enter for a chance to win tickets to Daytona 500!
The gas station is located at 63 Main Street and we'll be there from noon to 2 p...
Military Mom Kathy Buckley a ‘Hometown Hero’
When Kathy Buckley, of Melrose, started sending care packages to her two sons, both in the Army and deployed overseas, she realized how many soldiers miss out on some of the luxuries of home.
So 11 years ago, she took action and founded Military Mom in Action, an organization that collects items and donations to send packages to troops internationally...
Ethanol-Free Gas for a Smoother, Snow Blowing Winter [SPONSORED]
With winter right around the corner, you may want to consider an alternative gas to power your snow blower and other engine equipment.
Ethanol-free gas is perfect for snow blowers, chainsaws, tractors, motorcycles, and other small-engine power equipment where gas blended with ethanol (E10) can cause all sorts of engine problems, including carbon build-up, fuel degradation, corrosion, and starting
Troy Police K-9 Aron a ‘Hometown Hero’
This week’s Hometown Hero is of a special breed, and yes, we do mean dog breed.
Aron is a seven-year veteran of the Troy Police Department, serving in the K-9 unit. He’s a seven-year-old German Shepard who is trained to detect bombs...
Benefits of Ethanol-Free Gas [SPONSORED]
Ever wonder why your snowblower won’t start every time? Or why your lawn mower keeps stalling?
And, for those with motorcycles, what is that gunk in the bottom of your gas tank?
Ethanol-blended gasoline (E10) can cause major trouble for small engines and power equipment that is used periodically...
Firefighter Jay Ham a ‘Hometown Hero’
Jay Ham, a firefighter and EMT from Johnsonville, is this week’s “Hometown Hero.” When he's not volunteering to help others, Jay works to spread awareness of Autism.
As part of the “Hometown Heroes” series, we’ve partnered with County Waste and Latham Ford to celebrate local unsung heroes for their good deeds and honorable work...