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Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Capital Region Remains Mystery 31 Years On
Three decades after Betty Conley was shot and killed while working at a convenience store in the region, her killer has yet to face justice.The Saratoga County murder happened in the town of Charlton, at the Xtra Mart on State Route 67, at around 3 a.m. on July 8, 1993.Sheriff’s officials said the …
Summer Square concert series returns to Troy
The free “Summer Square” concert series at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall continues with a free concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, featuring Reese Fulmer. All concerts will be held at the music hall courtyard on 2nd street. Don’t forget your lawn chair.
Boy, 14, accused of crashing stolen car into Troy restaurant’s outdoor seating
Boy, 14, accused of crashing car into outdoor dining area. A 14-year-old boy was behind of the wheel of a stolen car that crashed into a Troy restaurant’s outdoor seating on Tuesday, police said. The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m. at the Twisted Fiddler on First Street. No...
New Info on Hiker Falling Off Ledge 40 Feet Down In Hunter, NY
The summer of 2024 has been a dangerous season for hikers across New York. With temperatures hanging well above 80 degrees, heat-related injuries and illnesses have been at the forefront of many of these most recent hiker rescues. On Tuesday, July 16, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)...
Police: Howes Cave man threatened person with gun
A Howes Cave man is accused of threatening a person with a gun. Manuel N. Tosado, 28, allegedly displayed the weapon during a dispute on July 17 around 10:15 p.m. The victim left the scene and called 911. Tosado was arrested at the home. Police later learned Tosado had the...
Schenectady man accused of stealing from Amsterdam businesses
Schenectady man accused of stealing items from store. A Schenectady man is accused of stealing merchandise from Amsterdam businesses, totaling at least thousands of dollars. Todd J. Podrazik, 47, was stopped I-890 in Rotterdam around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation. Podrazik allegedly lied about his identity. He also did not have a valid driver’s license and no registration or insurance, State Police said.
ArenaBowl XXXIII Recap: Billings Tops Albany, 46-41
The Arena Football League (AFL) finally made it to their season finale. For ArenaBowl XXXIII, the Albany Firebirds and Billings Outlaws faced off after both had very successful seasons in the AFL. Albany has been led by QB Jake Medlock, who’s thrown for 1,614 yards this season, with Darius Prince...
Country Star Thomas Rhett Shows Off His New Albany FireWolves’ Jersey [PHOTO]
During the 2024 National Lacrosse League season, we learned that comedian Bert Kreischer was a fan of the Albany FireWolves and their jerseys. Soon after that, the FireWolves revealed on Instagram that another star was added to the list. Country Music Superstar Thomas Rhett is Presented a FireWolves' Jersey. Nope,...
Guilderland proposes extending terms for supervisor and clerk
GUILDERLAND — Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber has drafted a law that would extend both the supervisor’s term and the town clerk’s term from the current two years to four years. A public hearing on the bill will be held on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Guilderland...
Reservoir buffer protects our drinking water
I am writing to state my objection to any approval of the application by Michael Floccuzio, owner of the parcel at 4478 Western Turnpike, that allows for construction within the 500-foot buffer zone [of the Watervliet Reservoir]. The owner purchased said property knowing the aforementioned limitations. This buffer protects our...
Water treatment worker rescues fawn
Saugerties water department superintendent Mike Hopf shared a heartwarming story at the village board’s regular meeting on Monday, July 15. “On arrival to work today [water treatment operator] Billy Voerg saw a fawn trapped in one of our lagoons. I was told it was cold and tired and needed help so the staff went into troubleshooting mode, how best to save the deer. We decided it would be best to do it by hand, so Billy put on his waders and traversed down the lagoon wall into the lagoon and scooped up the fawn, who welcomed him, into his arms and placed it in the sun, where it could dry; we fed it an apple slice and then a short time later, the worried mother — the grateful mother — came out and they were reunited.”
Examiner crew test drives Uncle Mario’s Garage restaurant
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the Examiner is, “Where is a good place to bring the kids to eat?” When Uncle Mario’s Garage, a car-themed eatery on Route 9 opened, we knew we needed to examine it, particularly since one of the younger members of our Adventure Team is a Pixar Cars fanatic who won’t leave the house without Lighting McQueen in his pocket.
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
South Carolina man admits to fatal Cohoes shooting
A South Carolina man has admitted to a fatal shooting in Cohoes last August. Nalik Sealy, 26, pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Friday to second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Shieer Leggett. Anti-violence activist Dontie Mitchell was the first person arrested in...
State police seek help finding 16-year-old male missing from Schroon Lake
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — New York State Police seeks the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old male missing from Schroon Lake, Essex County. State police are looking for Skyler Jenks, 16, of Schroon Lake, N.Y., for a missing child complaint. Jenks is approximately 5’6, weighs approximately 170 pounds,...
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