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Four juveniles arrested in separate Cohoes crimes
Cohoes Police have arrested four juveniles in two separate incidents on Wednesday. Officers responded to the area of Imperial Avenue around 11:40 a.m. for a report of two juveniles attempting to steal a vehicle. A witness told police they tried to get in and start the engine without a key. They left on foot into a wooded area. Following a brief search, officers arrested two 15-year-olds. They are facing a potential charge of grand larceny.
Bethlehem Police arrest suspect in Florida phone scam
BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (WRGB) — Police in Bethlehem arrested an Albany man on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in a telephone scam. According to a release from the Town of Bethlehem, Ming Shan Zhu, 33, was arrested by Bethlehem Police Department detectives, after they were contacted by the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Florida for assistance.
“Honoring Saint Rose Day” brings closing college’s alumni together
The Saint Rose Alumni Association is sponsoring a series of events for "Honoring Saint Rose Day," giving more than 1,200 alumni the chance to celebrate their glory days and say goodbye to the campus as the school prepares to close this summer.
Crews battling fire on Lake Hill Road in Burnt Hills
BURNT HILLS, NY (WRGB) — Firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire in Burnt Hills. Our crew observed multiple agencies at the scene on Lake Hill Road. Little information is available at this time. We will update as we learn more.
Breaking the Silence: A Broken System
"The number of psychiatric beds has dropped," said Dr. Robin Tassinari of Albany Medical Center. "It's hard to get outpatient referrals for lots of reasons, insurance coverage, not as many providers. Funding has been a problem, there's no question. Mental health services funding takes up less than 3% of the national health budget."
Investigators: Troy man damages patrol car while under arrest
Investigators: Troy man damages to patrol car while under arrest. A Troy man is accused of kicking and punching a Saratoga County deputy’s car while he was under arrest. Tyquan Simon caused more than $250 worth of damage to a patrol car by hitting a window and the divider, investigators said.
DOJ: Man sentenced for transporting stolen property
The DOJ says Zheng admitted that between June and December 2022, he stole merchandise from several home improvement stores in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and New York. Zheng later took these stolen items to his residence in Colonie.
Police identify fatalities in White Creek crash
State Police have identified the two people who died in Wednesday morning's White Creek crash. Police say Tricia Daigneault, 29, Hoosick Falls, and Shumeka Mentor, 39, Albany, both succumbed to their injuries on the scene.
Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter May 15: Glenmont larceny, chase in UHaul leads to charges
We normally do not report on petit larceny or misdemeanor charges, but Shawnte Pringle, 49, of Albany, keeps showing up in our reporting with charges. The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter May 15: Glenmont larceny, chase in UHaul leads to charges first appeared on Spotlight News.
228 New State Troopers Graduate: 8 Local Grads Joining the Force
ALBANY, N.Y. -- At the New York State Police Academy, 228 new State troopers graduated. The graduation ceremony took place at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany on Wednesday. The graduates belonged to the 214th Session of Basic School of the State Police Academy. The inclusion of the...
Ground broken for new first responder training center in Guilderland
Albany County broke ground on a new training center for first responders this week. The Dawson “Red” Bonitz Town of Guilderland Municipal Fire Training Center will allow volunteer firefighters to sharpen their skills, learn the latest techniques, and prepare themselves to overcome any obstacle. Bonitz was one of...
Greenway board names new executive director
ALBANY – The boards of the Hudson River Greenway Communities Council, Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley, Inc., and the Greenway Heritage Conservancy HRV, Inc., had approved the hiring of Andy Kitzmann as their new executive director. He will also serve as director of the federally designated Maurice...
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