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5 things to know this Friday, May 17
The asylum seekers at the Rotterdam Super 8 were evacuated around midnight after it was determined the property had no fire alarm or sprinkler system protection. NEWS10 witnessed them board a bus that took them to the Ramada Hotel in Albany. Meanwhile, parents at the Maple Leaf Child Care Center in Malta were left scrambling for childcare after the daycare shut down due to multiple violations. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning.
Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter May 15: Using fraudulent credit cards, had drugs at Target
On Monday, April 29, Colonie police responded to the Target store on Central Avenue for a report of a man using a fraudulent credit card. The post Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter May 15: Using fraudulent credit cards, had drugs at Target first appeared on Spotlight News.
State suspends license of Halfmoon day care where infant allegedly slapped
The state has suspended the license for the Halfmoon 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. She...
Four local Troopers receive NYSP commendations
ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — New York State Police Superintendent Steven James issued commendations and recognized 31 individuals for bravery and overall exceptional contributions at the annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 16. The ceremony — now in its 48th year — pays tribute to...
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.
New store opens in Albany Stewart’s closed over crime concerns
New store to open at old Stewart’s shops in Albany. A new store has taken over an old Stewart’s Shop that closed due to safety concerns. The store on Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard in Albany is now a BuyRite Food Mart. Stewart’s said last November it was...
Bennington man convicted of federal gun and drug charges
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A man accused of a 2019 murder in Bennington County was convicted in federal court yesterday on three drug and gun charges. Vermont State Police arrested Deven Moffitt in Bennington on June 1, 2022. When he was searched police found over 3,500 bags of fentanyl, bags of cocaine and cocaine base, two loaded guns, and over $16,000 in cash.
NYC Council’s secret ‘woke’ wish list for Albany politicians revealed — including bill that could free killers when they reach 55
The New York City Council’s far-left majority plans to push Albany pols to pass a slew of super-woke measures – including bills that could help free killers when they reach age 55, allow felons to vote in prison and stymie federal immigration enforcement. The leftist Dems recently ironed out a “confidential” wish list that would make Lenin proud — 30 bills currently before the state Legislature that they are lobbying lawmakers to pass and Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign into law, according to a copy obtained by The Post. “The City Council is out of touch with the needs of their constituents,...
Greenfield Center Girl Scout receives Medal of Honor Life Saving Award
The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) recognized Cadette Amelia Juracka from Greenfield Center, NY, who earned the Medal of Honor from the Girl Scouts USA. She earned the honor for saving the life of a toddler who fell into a swimming pool. The GSNENY says the Medal of...
Troy Mayor praises Public Works crew for duckling rescue
Troy, NY (WRGB) — Friday, Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello praised the city's Public Utilities Crew for a sweet spring rescue. Inside the city's Frear Park city employees rescued a gaggle of baby ducklings by removing the cover from the storm drain, scooping them out and returning them to the parents.
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...
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.
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