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A Florida scam routed through a Glenmont store led to arrest of Albany man
BETHLEHEM — An Albany man was arrested by Bethlehem Police on Tuesday for a scam in Lake County, Florida. Ming Shan Zhu, 33, was charged with third-degree larceny, a felony. A release from the Bethlehem Police Department said events unfolded this way:. A victim in Lake County was phoned...
Seven Albany Police Department Officers promoted
Seven officers in the Albany Police Department have been promoted. A ceremony was held to recognize and congratulate these brave officers. Three officers were promoted to sergeant, three were promoted to lieutenant, and one was promoted to commander. Chief Eric Hawkins says these officers were recommended for promotion because of...
Sushi by Boū Is a Sizzling Sushi Hotspot in Albany
Fresh fish and classic cocktails steal the show in Albany’s coolest new restaurant and lounge. A key ingredient in an eatery’s recipe for success? A dining experience as unforgettable as the menu. That’s the thinking behind the speakeasy-inspired Sushi by Boū, a restaurant with 16 locations scattered throughout New York and beyond. Helmed by Big Apple-based hospitality group SimpleVenue, Sushi by Boū’s omakase-style eateries—which, per Japanese tradition, nix à la carte sushi options in favor of letting chefs curate a diner’s multi-course meal—prioritize cuisine and ambiance in equal measure. “The thing that really sets us apart from a lot of other restaurants is that we’re not just there to give people food,” says SimpleVenue COO Daniel Zelkowitz. “We’re there to give people an experience.”
DIRTcar Sports Series Glen Ridge Run Goes to Ochs
FULTONVILLE, NY – Cody Ochs had already found Victory Lane six times at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park in his career. And on Sunday night, that experience paid off. The Rensselaer, NY driver held off Rookie Tyler Bobar in traffic, leading all 40 laps to score his first career DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region victory.
Albany Police working to integrate social workers to tackle disputes, fill service gaps
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — In many cases over the course of the last year, Albany Police have said interpersonal disputes have led to the majority of the violence in the city, and decided adding positions for social workers within the department would help de-escalate these situations. That initiative was...
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.
Maria College graduates 215 students in Albany
Students at Maria College received their degrees on Sunday. The 215 students took center stage at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Bachelor’s degrees were given out across nursing, health and occupational sciences, health care management, psychology and liberal arts. Several students also earned associate degrees. The...
Mom Tricia Daigneault Killed In White Creek Crash
Rensselaer County resident Tricia Daigneault, age 29, of Hoosick Falls, was one of two women who died in the Washington County wreck, which occurred in White Creek on Wednesday morning, May 15. New York State Police said Daigneault was driving on State Route 22 near Grandma Moses Road when she...
Huntington’s Disease awareness
May is a big month to raise awareness for a multitude of worthy causes, it also happens to be Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month.It’s a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities, usually during their prime working years, and has no […]
Rensselaer man pleads guilty to first-degree manslaughter
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced on Friday that Jahteek Sanchez, Rensselaer, pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter. His plea was with the understanding that he will receive a State Prison sentence between 22 and 25 years, which would be followed by a 5-year period of post-release supervision. Crawford...
Baseball Recap: Ballston Spa finds home field redemption against Columbia
There's no place like home for Ballston Spa, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Columbia Blue Devils on Saturday. This was payback for Ballston Spa, who suffered a 15-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
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