Weekly Safety Report: House Fire and DWI Incident in Schenectady, NY

A house fire in Schenectady left one person hospitalized, while a Rotterdam man was charged with DWI in connection with a pedestrian crash.

Schenectady house fire leaves one person hospitalized

WNYT01-04-2024

A house fire broke out in Schenectady on Ardsley Rd. Three people were inside the home when the fire started, but they were able to escape. One person was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The fire damaged the first and second floors of the house. Firefighters were able to control the fire within 30 minutes, and no firefighters were injured.

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Rotterdam man charged with DWI in connection with pedestrian crash

WRGB01-02-2024

A pedestrian vs. car crash occurred on Albany and Hulett Streets in Schenectady. Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The vehicle was later stopped on Craig Street, and the driver, Antonio A. Marotta II, was charged with DWI. The vehicle had front-end damage.

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• Rotterdam man charged with DWI in connection with pedestrian crash

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