Schenectady man severely burned in fire
A Schenectady man was severely burned in a fire at a home. Firefighters responded to 1668 Foster Ave. on Thursday afternoon.
Commissioner’s exit stalls Albany’s effort to fire troubled police officer
Arbitration hearing on Officer Nathan Ensel came to a halt in December after Public Safety Commissioner Gary Stiglmeier resigned. Stiglmeier and Mayor Dorcey Applyrs differ on why he left.
Man sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for Clifton Park murder
Jaiden A. Ildefonso, 19, admitted in December that he killed Simon Brault in return for a sentence that allows him to serve the minimum sentence for second-degree murder.
Gunman Who Sprayed Bullets At Albany Crowd Sentenced To Years In Prison: Prosecutors
A gunman who opened fire on a group of people in Albany has been sentenced to multiple years in prison, authorities announced Friday, April 3. Ishmiel Harrison, 28, will serve seven years behind bars followed by five years of probation, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Harrison, an …
Roglieri’s life of luxury ends with federal prison sentence
Federal judge sentences Prime Capital Ventures' former CEO to eight years in prison for fraud that fleeced investors and doomed his company.
Teen wounded in Washington Park stabbing
Police said the 14-year-old boy is in stable condition at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Queensbury man gets over 8 years in prison for stealing funds from financial company
A former Queensbury businessman was sentenced to about 8 years in prison on Friday for spending his lending company’s money on luxury goods and to pay other clients. Kris Roglieri was the CEO of Prime Capital Ventures. The Albany-based company worked to secure loans for other companies.
New Baltimore residents talk increased truck traffic
The curve on New York State Route 144 in New Baltimore is dangerous enough for drivers of cars. Debra Sottolano, town council member in New Baltimore, says large trucks regularly make the area even more hazardous.
BC junior awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship
Bethlehem Central High School junior Tyler Ilardi is headed to the birthplace of the Spanish language, Salamanca, Spain, this summer. One of fewer than 20 students nationwide, Ilardi has been awarded the National Spanish Exam (NSE) Junior Travel Abroad Scholarship. Through the program, Ilardi will study at the...
Capital Region optometrist leads eye care project; needs community support
Empowering Vision: The Global Eye Project in Haiti. The Global Eye Project is expanding long-term eye care in Haiti through free exams, local training and a permanent clinic. Capital Region optometrist Dr. Anshu Chandra leads the Global Eye Project and focuses on preserving eyesight in underserved regions,...
