Back-to-School Fun Day held in Albany
Families in Albany are getting ready for the school year. The city’s Department of Recreation hosted its Back-to-school Fun Day at Swinburne Park from noon to 3. There were all sorts of giveaways – including backpacks donated by McDonald’s.
Two Albany men charged after loaded gun, cannabis found during 787 traffic stop
Two people from Albany are facing charges after a gun and drugs were found during a traffic stop on 787 on Tuesday. State Police stopped a vehicle around 9:10 p.m. in Albany. The driver was identified as Donnief Y. Cancer and the passenger was Byonce D. Whitted. Police said a loaded handgun and an illegal quantity of...
Suspect Sought After Late-Night Stabbing In Albany Leaves Victim Hospitalized
Officers responded to the area of Central Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard for reports of stabbing just before midnight Thursday, Aug. 14, according to Albany Police. They found a 34-year-old man suffering from “significant” stab wounds to his arms, police said. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center...
Three nabbed with forgery device at local bank
Police say a New York City trio attempted to use fake documents, including checks and identification, to steal money from accounts at Citizens Bank on Loudon Road on Wednesday, July 30. The post Three nabbed with forgery device at local bank first appeared on Spotlight News .
Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch this year to all students
VOORHEESVILLE — As students gear up for the new school year, free breakfast and lunch are both on the menu. That’s because of the New York State Universal School Meals program, whose central tenet is that participating schools serve both breakfast and lunch to students at no cost.
Fulton County sheriff reports 43 arrests in 2-week period
JOHNSTOWN — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office handled 472 incidents and made 43 arrests during a two-week period from July 18-31, according to a press release. The incidents included 141 traffic stops, 34 motor vehicle accidents, 24 domestic violence complaints and 11 disorderly conduct cases. Other incidents...
Schenectady Man Beaten, Tied Up During Early Morning Home Invasion
A Schenectady man was assaulted and tied up during an early morning home invasion before the attackers fled in his vehicle, police said. Officers responded to a residence on State Street near Van Zandt Street for a reported home invasion at around 6:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14,, according to Schenecta…
Albany FD clothing drive for South End Children’s Cafe
The Albany Fire Department is hosting a clothing drive until Aug. 28.
Stabbing at Travelodge on Wolf Road
Colonie police responded to a stabbing call at the Travelodge on Wolf Road on Friday, July 25. The post Stabbing at Travelodge on Wolf Road first appeared on Spotlight News .
Former contractor who bilked victim out of $84K gets more prison time for skipping...
A man former contractor who defrauded a homeowner out of $84,000 and then skipped his sentencing will spend additional time behind bars. Chad Nichols, 48, originally pleaded guilty in December 2024 to taking money from a Guilderland home owner and not completing work. He did not show up for his sentencing in February...
