Key 965 | radioNOVO News NY News Roundup for May 12, 2026

Good morning.  Governor Kathy Hochul says New York is preparing for a "worst-case scenario" as health officials monitor three residents quarantined due to hantavirus concerns. The individuals—residents of Orange County, Westchester, and New York City—were passengers on a cruise ship that saw a deadly outbreak of the illness. While sixteen passengers are currently receiving assessment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, state health officials emphasize there is no immediate risk to the general public here at home. The Governor confirmed yesterday that the state is working closely with local health departments to monitor the situation as it develops.In Albany, police are investigating a harrowing weekend crash involving several teenagers. Authorities say a 13-year-old boy was behind the wheel Sunday near Western and Winthrop Avenues when he lost control and rolled the vehicle. A 14-year-old girl was ejected from the car; she remains in stable condition. Several other teens, aged 13 to 15, were treated for injuries. Meanwhile, a second victim has died following a devastating fire in Troy last month. 70-year-old James Olyer passed away from injuries sustained in the April 29th blaze on Fifth Avenue. The fire previously claimed the life of 67-year-old John Morton. The cause remains under investigation. And in Albany County Court, 26-year-old Celanna Smith has been found guilty of a shooting last August. Smith was convicted of shooting a woman in the back during a dispute on Albany Street. She is scheduled for sentencing in July.Turning to the Mid-Hudson Valley... motorists are feeling the pinch at the pump this morning. GasBuddy reports that Dutchess and Columbia counties are seeing the highest average prices in the region at four-54 a gallon. Ulster County is slightly lower at four-49, with Greene County at four-48. Experts blame ongoing Middle East tensions for the spike, noting the statewide average is currently four-55. And finally, mark your calendars, Giants fans. Big Blue will kick off the 2026 regular season at home! The Giants are set to host the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium for Sunday Night Football on September 13th. It’s the 13th time these rivals have met for a season opener. More news on our radioNOVO app -- Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.