5 things to know this Friday, August 23
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says we can expect great weather today, with sunny skies and temperatures around the mid to upper 70s.
A Troy man was sentenced to 34 years to life after a nearly two-week-long trial in May. He was convicted of killing community activist Dominique Eley. Also, the Saratoga Race Course honored three New York Army National Guard soldiers for military appreciation day. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning.
1. Troy man sentenced to 34 years to life in Albany murder trial
Tyshaun Purvis, 33, of Troy was sentenced to 34 years to life in state prison in Albany County Court Thursday morning. This sentencing follows a nearly two-week jury trial in May where Purvis was convicted of multiple charges, including second-degree murder for the killing of community activist Dominique Eley.
2. Second arrest made in connection to dog theft investigation
Albany police have made a second arrest in connection to a dog theft investigation. Shalon Jones, 46, of Albany, was arraigned Thursday afternoon and sent to Albany County Jail.
3. Siblings involved in Johnsonville domestic assault
A domestic assault in Johnsonville led to a massive police response on Thursday, according to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office. Police said the assault was between a brother and sister.
4. Man accused of calling Niskayuna town supervisor racial slur arrested
One suspect has been arrested after being accused of leaving a voicemail with a racial slur directed toward the Niskayuna town supervisor. Court documents said Osman Rahul was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment.
5. NYRA honors New York Army National Guard soldiers during annual Military Appreciation Day
Military Appreciation Day at the Saratoga Race Course is an annual tradition. This year, the New York Racing Association paid tribute to three New York Army National Guard soldiers, in a very special way.