Man charged with felony for violating protection order while in county jail
Saratoga County, NY (WRGB) — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has arrested 56-year-old William Wilson of Ballston Spa, NY, on charges of criminal contempt in the first degree, a class E felony. Wilson is accused of violating an order of protection by making several phone calls to the protected...
Man sentenced for killing girlfriend in Schenectady
A Schenectady County Court judge has sentenced the man who admitted to killing his girlfriend more than two years ago. Bernard Alexander learned Friday he will spend 20 years to life in prison. He killed his longtime girlfriend, Philomen Henry, at an apartment on Crane Street in May of 2023.
Man sentenced for COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme totaling $16,196
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — Frederick Hollingshed was sentenced to a prison term of 2 to 5 years on Friday, July 25, 2025, following his conviction in a COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme. A Schenectady County jury found Hollingshed guilty on June 17, 2025, of grand larceny in the third degree, two counts of identity...
Urgent: Saratoga Springs Police Seek Help in Identifying These 4 Individuals
SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY!. Case Number SS-01839-25: Take a look at the pictures below. Do you recognize any of the individuals? Saratoga Springs Police Department are looking for 4 individuals connected to a larceny, criminal mischief investigation. According to a post on the Saratoga...
Albany County Sheriff’s Office ready for move to former Saint Rose campus
The Albany County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to move more of its operations into the former College of Saint Rose campus in Albany. The sheriff’s office said they were on campus Tuesday checking out the buildings. Sheriff Craig Apple says his department is planning to relocate in stages within the next 30 to 45...
Like Troy, Rensselaer plans to create dog detainment facility
The volunteer-run site would be attached to the police department on Broadway.
Albany local in search of a kidney donor
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – After 28 years of dedicated service at the Saratoga Regional YMCA, Patti Laudicina spent her career caring for others. Four years ago, Patti was diagnosed with kidney disease and is asking for our help. Patti is one of roughly 100,000 Americans on the kidney transplant waiting list...
Police: Former Cohoes teacher’s aide violated order barring contact with victim
Former Cohoes teacher aide allegedly violated court order. A former Cohoes teacher’s aide accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student is in trouble with the law again. Alexsandra Morales, 19, is charged with misdemeanor criminal contempt, according to documents from Cohoes City Court. Morales...
Schenectady entrepreneur Patrick Lafortune mourned after crash death
Schenectady entrepreneur Patrick Lafortune’s family, friends mourn his death after a Bethlehem motorcycle crash; they seek answers about the other driver, who faces a DWAI in an unrelated case.
Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: July 25-27
The weekend is almost here! From the Saratoga County Fair to several performances of plays to Phish as SPAC, there are a lot of things to do on July 25, 26 and 27.