Ding-Dong-Ditchers Bring Midnight Mayhem to Rensselaer County
Ringing doorbells and running away. What has this world come to. I remember this was one of the many ways we used to entertain ourselves growing up in the Capital Region. In my neighborhood it was called 'Ring and Run'. Let's break it down in steps:. 1. Wait until night...
New York’s Best Hole-in-the-Wall Eatery Is Located in Troy
An iconic Capital Region hot dog joint and diner is New York's ULTIMATE hole-in-the-wall restaurant.
Family members care for gravesites of loved ones at Albany cemetery
Family members of people buried in an abandoned cemetery have stepped up to do the maintenance work – even on hot summer days. NewsChannel 13’s Dan Levy first reported in 2019 about the weeds, grass and bushes growing out of control at the Evangelical Protestant Church cemetery on Krumkill Road. A lot of employee...
Man who crashed stolen car in Albany gets up to 4 years in prison
A man from Troy who led police on a chase and crashed his stolen truck in Albany last year is heading to prison. Tequan Grimes was sentenced on Monday to 2 to 4 years in prison, according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office.
Sheriff: Halfmoon man spit at troopers while being arraigned on rape charge
A Halfmoon man is accused of spitting at troopers and kicking furniture when being arraigned on a rape charge. Joshua Malacek, 40, is accused of sexually assaulting a person who was incapable of consent, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged incident happened in the overnight hours of Aug....
Abandoned Chihuahuas found outside Albany kennel seek new home
Two Chihuahuas are in need of a new home after being dropped off anonymously at Pinebush Kennels on New Karner road in Albany. According to Eric Miller, the kennel's owner, the dogs were discovered in a crate inside an outdoor run on Monday morning. Miller says someone got in through...
An app offering ‘surprise’ discounted meals has popped up in the Capital Region
The app has recently gained a larger footprint in the region and serves food from local restaurants at lower prices.
High-Speed Pursuit Leads Troopers To Cocaine: NYSP
Four people are facing felony drug possession charges after a high-speed police chase in Menands, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 11. Troopers tried to stop a northbound vehicle on I-787 for a traffic violation at about 12:29 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, according to police. The driver,…
Shocking Turn In Death Of 9-Year-Old From Upstate New York
A 9-year-old girl was found dead in Upstate New York. Police just revealed the cause of death and arrested both parents. New York State Police provided more information after a 9-year-old was found dead in Upstate New York. Child Found Dead In Watervliet, New York. Google. The child was found...
New York wildlife rehabilitators struggle to keep up with demand
New York is seeing more and more licensed wildlife rehabilitators, but that has not translated to a diminished workload for many, some observers say.
