ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Happy Monday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, this morning’s rain won’t last all day. Widespread drizzle and showers will start tapering off around lunchtime.
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday morning in Halfmoon. The crash took place on Route 9. Meanwhile, law enforcement is investigating three different shootings that took place over the weekend, one in Schenectady and two in Albany. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning.
1. SCSO investigating fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash on Route 9
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday morning in Halfmoon. The crash took place on Route 9.
2. Albany Police investigating Delaware Avenue shooting
The Albany Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday night. Police say the incident took place on Delaware Avenue.
3. Shooting on First Street in Albany under investigation
Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday night in Albany. The incident occurred on First Street.
4. Police investigate shooting outside of Schenectady party
Schenectady Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place outside of a party at 2525 Broadway on Sunday around 4:20 a.m. Sunday. Police arrested Dione Kowalchyk (25, Watervliet) in connection to the shooting.
5. Corporal punishment is now banned in all New York schools
New York State just banned the use of corporal punishment in private schools and is now one of just a few states to outlaw the practice in all schools.
