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Waterford man gets 3 years for drug trafficking
A Waterford man was sentenced on Tuesday to 3 years in prison for trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine throughout Saratoga County. Michael J. Scensny, 34, was arrested last October after a lengthy investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and Saratoga Springs Police Department. Scensny pleaded guilty in February...
University of Albany freshman from Long Island struck by hit-and-run driver on dirt bike
Witnesses told police they saw a man speeding on an illegal dirt bike while weaving in and out of groups of people before the freshman from Long Island was struck and thrown in the air.
Police: Teens from Vanderheyden tried to steal car
Two teenagers are arrested, accused of trying to steal a car in Rensselaer County. Both suspects are students of Vanderheyden, a residential school for troubled youth, investigators said. A 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl tried taking the car from Fane Gravel, police said last week. The suspects tried to...
Documents: Former day care worker slapped child, 1, in the face
The former day care worker accused of child abuse allegedly threw a 1-year-old child into a crib and slapped him with an open hand, according to court documents. Hannah Bunce, 63, of Mechanicville, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment. The incident appeared to be an instance of corporal punishment.
5/1/24: Breezy & Mild Thursday
Latest Forecast Update from Meteorologists Steve Caporizzo & Rob Lindenmuth:. After a bit of a murky start to your Wednesday skies cleared for most and temperatures warmed into the low to mid 70s. It did remain a touch cooler to the north where clouds held out a bit longer into the afternoon. Overnight tonight skies will remain partly cloudy for most with more clouds developing to the north, temperatures look to remain mild with many dropping into the low to mid 50s.
Opening statements begin in trial of man accused of killing hip-hop artist
Opening statements held in trial for man accused of murder. Opening statements began Tuesday afternoon in the trial of a man accused of killing an Albany hip-hop artist. Tyshaun Purvis has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Dominique Eley. Purvis allegedly shot and killed Eley near the corner of North Pearl Street and Livingston Avenue in July 2022.
Friends, neighbors of man killed on bike trail say he was brilliant, avid outdoorsman
Man killed in Menands remembered as brilliant hiker. Friends and neighbors of the man who was killed on the Mohawk Hudson Bike Trail are describing him as brilliant and avid outdoorsman. Daniel Frament, 76, was killed on April 18 while walking along the path. State Police have not made any...
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