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One person hurt in crash between tractor-trailer, car
One person is hurt after a crash between a car and tractor-trailer in Troy on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened in the area of 4th Street and Tyler Streets. The driver of the car had minor injuries, police said. The driver is determined to be at fault and it will be issued a citation.
Victim identified in deadly Route 85 crash
Matthew R. Monthie of Clifton Park crossed over the center lane and collided with a vehicle coming towards Albany on Route 85, killing Shawna D. Marzahl of Selkirk The post Victim identified in deadly Route 85 crash first appeared on Spotlight News.
Troy Man Sells Stolen Car To Malta Dealership: Police
A man from the region is facing charges after allegedly selling a stolen vehicle to a dealership. Rensselaer County resident Mousse Saiid, age 42, of Troy, was arrested on Friday, April 26, on grand larceny and related charges. New York State Police said a Saratoga County car dealership located in...
Ballston Spa Names New Middle School Principal
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Board of Education is scheduled to appoint Mr. Anders Rasmussen as the new Middle School Principal on May 8. Rasmussen, who has been with the district since 2012, has served as Principal of Wood Road Elementary School since 2018. Prior to his service in Ballston Spa schools, he held administrative positions at the Greenville School District, and he was an English teacher and coach at Ichabod Crane Middle School.
Upstate NY college student in coma after being hit by speeding dirt bike
ALBANY — Alexa Kropf had just days left in her freshman year at an Upstate New York college and was looking forward to a summer with friends and family before the rider of a dirt bike slammed into her late Friday night, leaving her with extensive injuries, her father said Monday.
Hulett Street Fire: Our 2013 coverage
May 2, 2013 – a suspicious early morning fire on Hulett Street in Schenectady killed a man and three children in a second-floor apartment. A little 5-year-old girl, Sa’fyre Terry, survived with burns to 75% of her body. Here’s our coverage from that day, and beyond.
Harbor Freight Tools Opening Saratoga Store
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harbor Freight Tools announced last week that it will open a new store in Saratoga Springs at 3064 Route 50 next to Best Buy. Construction is currently underway, with an official opening date to be determined. According to the company, around 25 to 30 jobs will be created.
CBS 6 story inspires documentary about Upstate New York slaves
The lives of enslaved people in Upstate New York are being brought to life on the big screen. A local filmmaker is diving into the history of those who lived at The Brick House and The Mabee Farm in Rotterdam. CBS 6 first brought you the story of The Brick...
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