Mother of son who died of kratom overdose reacts to recent Capital Region bans
Kratom, sometimes called “gas station heroin,” has been a growing focus in the Capital Region as more counties move to ban it and a newly released toxicology report in the Mechanicville family deaths showed four of the six family members had kratom in their systems when they died.
Crack-Addicted Cohoes CFO Sentenced For $4 Million Theft: Authorities
A New York CFO who was consumed by his crack addiction and stole $4 million from his company was sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 9. Kevin Stevens, 62, of Cohoes, got four to 12 years in prison for the massive fraud, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. It was the largest grand larceny case …
Albany County Flock case fuels push for ALPR guardrails
An Albany County sheriff’s investigator is accused of conducting more than 4,000 unauthorized searches using a Flock Safety license plate reader system, a case that is renewing debate over privacy, police oversight and proposed statewide rules for the technology. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said Senior Investigat
Albany County trust claims $5M-winning scratch-off ticket
A top prize-winning ticket from the New York Lottery's "200Xtra" scratch-off game was claimed in Albany County, the NYL announced on Friday.
Albany woman charged after Grand Street stabbing
Police arrested 47-year-old Tikia Wright of Albany on September 10 as a result of an assault investigation.
Halfmoon restaurant closes its doors after 15 years
Power's Inn & Pub, located at 130 Meyer Road in Halfmoon, has closed its doors after 15 years. The announcement was made by Jim and Charlie Cahill on the Power's Inn & Pub Facebook page on Friday.
One Tow Truck Driver Used the Very Contract That Was Supposed to Protect Customers’...
John F. Rivers, 44, of East Greenbush, New York, held towing contracts with a Walmart, […]
Box truck hits railroad bridge in DeWitt
DeWitt, N.Y. — A box truck hit a CSX railroad bridge Thursday morning on North Midler Avenue in DeWitt, police said. The white delivery truck was traveling from Albany to a destination on New Court Avenue in Syracuse when it struck the bridge at about 11:57 a.m., according to DeWitt police Deputy Chief Andrew Fusco.
Family-owned manufacturing company receives $900K grant for Menands campus
A family-owned manufacturing company is set to receive a grant to support a $12 million investment in its Menands campus. On Wednesday, Albany County and Advance Albany County Alliance announced a $908,000 Sustainable Technology and Green Energy (STAGE) Grant will go to NSH USA Corporation.
‘Good Samaritan’ recalls saving 8-year-old girl in Troy
A man who was called a Good Samaritan by the city of Troy for rescuing a child said his heroism was instinct.
