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State suspends license of Clifton Park day care where infant allegedly slapped
The state has suspended the license for the Clifton Park day care center where an ex-staff member is accused of slapping a 1-year-old. Maple Leaf Childcare Center has been closed effective on Wednesday. Hannah Bunce, 63, of Mechanicville has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment....
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.
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.
Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--IN 2021, NEW YORK LAWMAKERS PASSED A LAW TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM STAFF-TO-PATIENT RATIO STANDARDS IN HOSPITALS. A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER THE LAW WENT INTO EFFECT, GROUPS OF NURSES AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS TRAVELED TO ALBANY TO CALL OUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHO THEY SAid ARE FAILING ON ENFORCEMENT.
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."
U.S Attorney: Schenectady man traveled to Louisiana to meet minor
A Schenectady man was indicted Friday, May 10, and is accused of traveling from Albany to Louisiana to engage in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. Peter Nealon, 66, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Knox wetlands trail is officially open to the public, the birds are waiting to be seen
On a lovely spring morning, May 4, several elected officials and two dozen members of the public gathered at the Knox town park for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the park’s new wetlands trail. Town Supervisor Russ Pokorny opened the ceremony by mentioning three recently completed local projects,...
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.
Voorheesville man found dead
NEW SCOTLAND — A Voorheesville man who was initially reported missing, was found dead Wednesday. George Klopfer, 70, of Voorheesville, had been missing since 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when he was last seen riding his three-wheeled bike on the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, according to multiple news reports. The Bethlehem...
Collar City hosting 518 Day celebration
Troy will host a celebration of the 518 culture on Saturday. The streets will be filled with live music, outdoor games, and artists for the inaugural 518 Fest. This is a family-friendly event for all ages. You can stop by between 5 and 11 p.m.
“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.
Police: New Jersey man tried to con woman out of $40,000
New Jersey man accused of trying to scam senior citizen. A New Jersey man is facing charges for allegedly trying to scam a Colonie resident out of $40,000. Dhruv P. Patel, 33, of Franklin Park, is accused of posing as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in a phone call. Patel told the resident that his name was “Patrick” and he claimed that she was a victim of identity theft and should remove all funds from her bank accounts and turn them over to him for safekeeping, Colonie Police said.
No injuries reported in Burnt Hills home fire
BURNT HILLS, N.Y. (WRGB) — No injuries were reported after house fire in Burnt Hills Friday night. Burnt Hills Fire Department Chief Greg Bradtke said that units arrived on scene to find a residence that was 25% engulfed in flames on Lake Hill Road, between Saratoga and Kingsley Roads.
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