Cohoes man pleads guilty to threatening police with knife
A Cohoes man has admitted to threatening police officers with a knife during an alleged robbery in Saratoga Springs in November. According to the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office, 45-year-old Craig Valcik pleaded guilty to menacing a police or peace officer, a class D violent felony.
Past conviction surfaces after Albany council picks police review board member
For the second time in 15 months, Albany’s Common Council voted to appoint a member of the city’s troubled Community Police Review Board without being aware of extensive legal problems in his past.
Animal Not Found In New York Discovered Injured On Ice Upstate
Rams aren’t native to New York, yet one was found injured and alone on frozen river ice in Upstate New York.
After her son’s death, Scribner successfully advocates for kratom regulation
Nick Scribner of Ballston Spa died a year ago after using kratom products marketed as a natural herbal remedy. He was 27. His mother, Cari Scribner, was lauded by the governor for being a “fierce advocate” of the two bills she signed into law on Dec. 22. One...
Mechanicville man indicted for alleged attempted murder
A Mechanicville man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges in Albany County Court on Tuesday.
Schenectady man had fake IDs at Albany airport, sheriff says
TSA alerted the Albany County Sheriff’s Department that a man attempted to pass through security with fake documents COLONIE — A Schenectady man had fake driver’s licenses and pilot’s licenses while trying to go through Albany International Airport security Tuesday, Albany County Sheriff’s officials said. He was...
Holiday gift drop off set for Albany, Schenectady, Troy
The 10th annual Random Santa Holiday Drop Off is happening on Christmas Eve. The Schenectady Police Department, Cocoa House, Brown Transportation, Schenectady Fire Department, and other community partners will be dropping off gifts at locations in Schenectady, Albany and Troy.
‘Homeless please help’: Woman’s plea on Hudson street corner poses challenge for health workers
The woman has “emphatically declined” mental health services. The county says it can’t force her.
Advocates call for Avelo’s exit from Albany’s airport
Earlier this year, Texas-based Avelo Airlines began contracting with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate deportation flights out of the United States. While there is no indication any of these flights are originating from Albany International Airport, several advocates and lawmakers have launched...
Albany man shot by police charged with arson, strangulation
Devante Wadjas is facing attempted murder and weapons charges after allegedly shooting at two detectives last week. Seven additional charges against the man were announced on Tuesday.
