Manhunt starts with misunderstanding

What began as a police manhunt Sunday afternoon turned out to be a major misunderstanding.

Shortly after noon, a crew of windmill workers were parked outside a residence on Eaheart Street rented by one of their coworkers. The group, who do not speak English but are in the U.S. legally, were sitting in their vehicle while one member stood outside. When it was determined they could not stay at the residence, the driver reportedly called out to his coworker standing outside the vehicle, asking to use his phone to book a room at a local motel.

Manhunt starts with misunderstanding

From The Editor's Desk: One Year at the News

This week marks one year at The Albany News. Where in the world did that time go? The older I get, the faster it seems to move. I know, I know—some old-timer is already shaking his head saying, “Wait, kid, it only gets faster.” And I believe it. I’m just starting to fully grasp how fast it’s going by.

From The Editor's Desk: One Year at the News
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