Troy NewsLocal news for Troy, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Domestic abuse unit to be created- July 19, 2008 Mayor Harry Tutunjian was joined by Denise O'Donnell, commissioner of the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, Thursday to announce a $600,000 grant from Operation IMPACT to fund crime-fighting ...http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/domestic-abuse-unit-to-be-created?fromrss=1 Troy native a winner on new 'Gong Show'- July 18, 2008 A dancer, originally from the city, beat out nine performing acts to become one of the first winners on a new version of "The Gong Show," which debuts tonight on Comedy Central.http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/troy-native-a-winner-on-new-gong-show?fromrss=1 Bruno announces funding for Troy's Riverfront Park- July 18, 2008 "For me to announce and welcome the senator to the podium for this one more time, it's an honor," said Troy Mayor Harry Tutunjian.http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/bruno-announces-funding-for-troys-riverfront-par... City of Troy gets grant to fight domestic violence- July 18, 2008 Just this week, Kim Mayo was arraigned in the stabbing death of her boyfriend on 8th Street in Troy - one of three homicides in the city this summer.http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/city-of-troy-gets-grant-to-fight-domestic-violen... Second Horrific Case of Animal Abuse in Troy- July 17, 2008 FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A MONTH...THE REMAINS OF A MUTILATED AND TORTURED CAT HAVE BEEN FOUND IN TROY.http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/second-horrific-case-of-animal-abuse-in-troy?fro... Up to $8M from state for Troy waterfront development- July 17, 2008 State Sen. Joseph L. Bruno is expected to announce this morning that the state will provide $5 million to $8 million in new funds to develop the city's Hudson River waterfront, people involved in local and ...http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/up-to-8m-from-state-for-troy-waterfront-developm... Suit against planned Troy Rite Aid rejected- July 17, 2008 A lawsuit attempting to reverse city Planning Board approval of a Hoosick Street drug store has been dismissed for several procedural errors.http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/suit-against-planned-troy-rite-aid-rejected?from... Artist's Video Game Challenges Players To Kill President- July 16, 2008 An artist's video game that is being exhibited at a free-speech exhibit in Chicago challenges players to kill the president.http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/artists-video-game-challenges-players-to-kill-pr... State to fund Troy gun buy-back effort- July 15, 2008 State Senator Joseph Bruno has secured $25,000 in state money to fund a gun buy-back program aimed at getting weapons off city streets.http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/state-to-fund-troy-gun-buy-back-effort?fromrss=1 Counterfeit Cash Arrests :- July 14, 2008 A drug bust turns into a federal investigation in Troy after police turn up a pile of fake 20's. It all started when the North Lansingburgh community group spotted what members thought was suspicious activity ...http://www.topix.net/city/troy-ny/2008/07/counterfeit-cash-arrests?fromrss=1 |