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Selkirk Woman Killed In Head-On SR 85 Crash In Bethlehem
The Albany County wreck happened just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Bethlehem, on State Route 85 near the Albany city limits. Bethlehem Police said a 28-year-old Saratoga County man from Clifton Park was driving westbound on Route 85 when he crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle.
Police identify woman who died in Route 85 crash
Police identify victim in Bethlehem crash on Route 85. Bethlehem Police have identified the person killed in Wednesday’s fiery head-on crash on Route 85. Shawna Marzahl, 53, of Selkirk, was killed in the crash that happened just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday near the Krumkill Road exit ramp to Bethlehem.
Deputies seize 10 illegal motorbikes in Albany
The Albany County Sheriff's Office ran an illegal dirt bike/motorcycle detail in Albany County on Thursday, leading to the seizure of 10 illegal motorbikes and 21 traffic violations. The detail focused on removing illegal motorbikes from city streets.
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.
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.
Albany District Attorney: Officials should acknowledge reality of gang activity in City
Albany — Albany County District Attorney David Soares says gang violence is an issue in Albany, but that leaders aren't addressing it correctly, because they aren't acknowledging it. "It's just the politics. It's downplaying the reality of what it is that we're experiencing here in this specific city," Soares...
Greene County man gets probation for leading police on chase while drunk
A Greenville man was sentenced to 5 years of probation after admitting to leading police on a drunken chase throughout Greene County. Joshua Apjohn, 20, was arrested last November after State Police had tried to pull him over near the intersection of Route 32 and Route 23A in Catskill. However, he ignored them and continued driving.
April 2024's Weather and Climate Summary For the Capital Region
Slightly warmer than average: 49.5 degrees (+1.4 degrees) Slightly wetter than average: 3.54" (+0.43") 1 daily record for warmth tied, 77 degrees on the 9th. Above average snowfall: 2.6" (+1.0") Major storm from the 3rd into the 4th with locally high wind, rain, and significant snow. Spring green-up and bloom...
5 things to know this Thursday, May 2
Route 85 between Krumkill Road in Albany and Blessings Road in Bethlehem reopened Wednesday evening after a fatal crash. Also, the New York State Department of Transportation held an Open House on Wednesday on the I-787 study. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
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