Man accused of robbery, running over woman in Ballston caught in Pennsylvania
Joseph Hess, the man accused of allegedly robbing a 76-year-old woman at a McDonald’s in Ballston Spa then hitting her with a car, was caught in Pennsylvania, sources tell Mark Mulholland.
North Pearl Street building hit by vehicle for second time
In Albany early Monday, a car crashed into the same North Pearl Street building that was struck by a vehicle in 2022, with police involved in both incidents.
Police: Man had over 16 pounds of hallucinogenic drug
A man from Mexico was arrested last week after State Police said he had over 16 pounds of a hallucinogenic drug.
Gas Prices in Capital Region Continue to Fall
Gas prices in the Capital Region are on a steady decline, providing relief to motorists. According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $3.10, down two cents from last week and nine cents from a month ago. The state average is slightly higher at $3.13, while the national average stands at...
UAlbany settles discrimination lawsuit with former professor
The University at Albany will pay $40,000 to Dr. Kamiar Alaei, a former lecturer and professor, to settle a federal lawsuit.
Unnamed sculpture in Empire State Plaza gets a name 56 years after its creation
Some sculptures around the Empire State Plaza Complex are being restored by the Office of General Services. One of the sculptures receiving a rework is also finally receiving a name after 56 years. Outside one of the agency buildings in Downtown Albany, a sculpture faces Madison Avenue. This artwork, had...
Law enforcement spend hours searching Colonie motel for robbery suspect
Authorities are looking for Joseph Hess, of Herkimer County, who is accused of stealing a 76-year-old woman’s purse at a McDonald’s, then driving into her as he fled.
Police: Rensselaer woman had stolen credit cards
A woman from Rensselaer is accused of having stolen credit cards. State Police said troopers responded to the area of McChesney Avenue in Brunswick on Oct. 8 around 3:30 p.m. from a report of items stolen from an unoccupied vehicle. During an additional investigation, police arrested 33-year-old Jessie L. Adams....
McLaughlin critic visited by sheriff’s deputy over alleged Facebook threat
The woman who made the Facebook comments, and her husband, deny any threat was levied toward the county executive.
NYSP K9 finds 18 pounds of drugs in Saratoga traffic stop
A man from Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, was arrested on October 14 during a traffic stop in Saratoga Springs for allegedly possessing 16 pounds of controlled substances.
