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By Bill Galluccio Apr 27, 2021 If you plan to go on a road trip this summer, you can expect to see higher gas prices and might even have issues finding a station to fill up your tank. While there is no shortage of crude oil or gasoline, there are not enough qualified truck drivers to transport the fuel to gas stations. According to  CNN, the National Tank Truck Carriers said that between 20% and 25% of the tanker trucks in the U.S. are sitting idle heading into the summer. "Weve been dealin...

By Bill Galluccio Apr 27, 2021 A new study from the Centers and Disease Control and Prevention found that roughly 75% of unexpected infant deaths were the result of unsafe bedding. Researchers combed through more than 12,000 cases of sudden unexpected infant death between 2011-2017 and found that a majority were the result of unsafe sleep factors, such as soft bedding, pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, and crib bumpers. The agency said that an average of 3,500 sudden unexpected infant deaths...

Apr 26, 2021 Photo: WTEN Global Foundries is relocating its headquarters to Malta, the site of Fab 8, the company’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facility. The move is effective immediately and part what the company calls its commitment to address soaring global chip demand. Operations had previously been run out of Santa Clara, California. Global Foundries has invested more than $15 billion in the facility over the last decade and nearly 3,000 employees are based in Malta. Las...

Apr 26, 2021 Photo: News 10 ABC An investigation is still underway into what started a massive fire in Troy that took the life of a child. Crews arrived at the scene on Fourth Street Sunday and found heavy flames and smoke coming from several buildings. The child was pronounced dead at the scene and another person was treated for burns. A total of 20 people were displaced by the blaze and are now being helped by the American Red Cross.  

DEC completes study on Hoosick Falls water options FacebookTwitterEmail 9 1of9Buy PhotoSign at the entrance to Hoosick Falls on Route 22 on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will WaldronShow MoreShow Less 2of9Buy PhotoEnclosure for the new water filtration equipment, left, at the Hoosick Falls water department on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will WaldronShow MoreShow Less 4of9FILE - In this Jan. 21,...

Moving Troy history takes money, ingenuity FacebookTwitterEmail 11 1of11Buy PhotoMichael Barrett, left, executive director of the Burnden Ironworks Museum, and Allen Cluett, talk about the process of moving the Corliss steam powered direct current generator, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Troy, N.Y. The large generator will be moved to the Burnden Ironworks Museum property. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of11Buy PhotoA view of a...

Officials say child killed in Troy fire that displaced 20 April 25, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail TROY, N.Y. (AP) — Fire officials say a child died in an early Sunday morning fire that spread to four buildings in Troy. The Albany Times Union reports that four buildings and eight apartments saw significant damage, with 20 people displaced. Fire Chief Eric McMahon said the fire was under investigation. The childs age and cause of death were not known, he said. One additional person was taken to a ...

Apr 25, 2021 Photo: Getty Images A fatal fire is under investigation in Troy. Firefighters were called to the 300 block of 4th Street around 5 oclock Sunday morning. Police have confirmed a fatality in the fire but have not released any more information. The Red Cross is helping 20 people affected by the fire, including nine children.  

Apr 24, 2021 Photo: Getty Images Two pedestrians were killed Friday afternoon in Warrensburg after they were hit by a tractor trailer. According to the Warren County Sheriffs Office, the driver of the tractor trailer was turning on to Main Street from Richards Avenue when three pedestrians were hit, killing two of them. The third person was taken to the hospital to be treated and is expected to survive. Police say alcohol, drugs, and speeding do not appear to be factors in the crash. The nam...

By Bill Galluccio Apr 24, 2021 Authorities from the Spanish island of Mallorca arrested a man accused of infecting 22 people with coronavirus. They began investigating an outbreak back in January and believe the mans reckless behavior caused the virus to spread throughout the community. Officials said that suspect showed symptoms of the virus and tested positive for COVID-19 but continued to go about his everyday life. He showed up to work despite having a fever of 104°F and would cough loud...