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Rensselaer County wildfire 100% contained after burning 251 acres
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East Greenbush hit-and-run suspect in custody
Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Reporter · Albany, NY
Luis Martinez, a proud Albany native, has spent the past 5 years reporting on community issues and grassroots movements. He earned his degree from The City University of New York and has previously worked for various local newspapers, focusing on stories that highlight community resilience and activism.
More from Luis →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM · 1 min read
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (WNYT) East Greenbush Police said a hit-and-run suspect is in custody after a pedestrian was hit and had minor injuries. The East Greenbush Police Department said the crash happened on Phillips Road near Wisconsin Avenue at about 7:20 p.m. Police were looking for a maroon Chevrolet pickup truck with a passenger-side lower tail light out. Police said the suspect was identified and in custody as of 10:40 p.m. The post East Greenbush hit-and-run suspect in custody appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
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