Burnt Hills man charged with felonies after domestic incident
BALLSTON — The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Burnt Hills man Wednesday night following a domestic incident on state Route 50. Deputies responded to 830 state Route 50 in the town of Ballston at 9:27 p.m. after receiving a report of an active domestic incident. Shaquelle I....
Fuel tanker crash causes gasoline spill
Albany, NY — A minor fuel spill occurred after a collision between a fuel tanker and a passenger car at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and the Thruway entrance. The Albany Fire Department arrived on the scene at 4:53 PM. Officials confirmed that approximately 40 to 50 gallons of...
Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: May 2-4
The weekend is almost here! From Saratoga Comic Con to Glens Falls Brewfest to PicklePalooza in Delmar, there are quite a few things to do on May 2, 3, and 4.
Amazon Prime series rolls into UAlbany
Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour” TV series rolled into town on Thursday, and UAlbany students are the stars of the show.
Southern Boulevard temporarily closed after car, fuel truck collision
A portion of Southern Boulevard between state Thruway exit 23 and Noonan Lane was closed Thursday afternoon after a car and a fuel truck collided, spilling fuel.
Popular Albany County Restaurant Suddenly Closes
A popular Watervliet eatery closed its doors for good earlier this week, surprising local customers. Less than 2 years ago, we passed along the news that The Purple Pub, a beloved Watervliet spot known for its great pizza and more, was shutting down to pass the torch to new owners.
Troy man pleads guilty in cocaine case linked to 2 deaths
A Troy man pleaded guilty on Thursday to selling cocaine linked to two overdose deaths last year. The Albany County District Attorney's Office said David Mathes, 28, pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.
Justices reduce killer’s prison term over botched plea
Jhajuan Sabb will serve 25 years for the 2021 killing of 35-year-old Albany man Sharaf Addailam.
Mass. police watchdog revokes 5 officers’ certifications: ‘Not fit for duty’
The Massachusetts police oversight board has revoked the certifications of five officers, citing various on- and off-the-job misconduct, including criminal convictions in some cases. Each decertification carries a lifetime ban from future law enforcement work in the Bay State and ensures the officers will be added to...
Letter From the Editor: Moving From Perfectionism to Progress
Let’s face it: We work in a high-pressure dance environment that makes it difficult to maintain a healthy perspective. Oftentimes, our students are the victims of punishing perfectionism, but we dance teachers can be just as susceptible. If you’re looking for professional advice on helping your students cope with...