Former Cohoes teacher arraigned in student rape case

A former Cohoes High School teacher was arraigned in Albany County Court Thursday on rape and endangering the welfare of a child charges.

36-year-old Drake Galarneau arrested Wednesday for allegedly engaging in a relationship with a student, which included sexual contact. The relationship began in January 2025 and involved sexual contact from May to October.

The former English teacher appeared in court with his attorney, Joel Abelove…

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