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Clifton Park Man Beats Victim Unconscious, Police Say Clifton Park Man Beats Victim Unconscious, Police Say
Clifton Park Man Beats Victim Unconscious, Police Say A Capital Region man was nabbed for allegedly beating another person unconscious that he did not know. The incident occurred in Saratoga County around 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, in Clifton Park. According to New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, the victim, suffering from multiple visible injuries, went to the State Police headquarters to report the crime. An investigation determined the victim was in the area of Maxwell Drive when they were allegedly approached by Malik L. Simms, age 19, of Clifton Park, who is unknown to them.  O'Neil said Simms reportedly struck and kic…
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including Middletown Location TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including Middletown Location
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including Middletown Location Casual dining chain TGI Friday's has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Cedar Crest Blvd. Virginia Leesburg, 235 Fort Evans Rd NE Customers at several of the locations were surprised by signs posted an…
14-Year-Old Student Made Threats Of Mass Harm To School In Clifton Park, Police Say 14-Year-Old Student Made Threats Of Mass Harm To School In Clifton Park, Police Say
14-Year-Old Student Made Threats Of Mass Harm To School In Clifton Park, Police Say A 14-year-old student from the region has been arrested for allegedly making threats of mass harm to a high school through email. The incident occurred in Saratoga County on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Shenendehowa High School West in Clifton Park.  According to Saratoga County Sheriff's Capt. Daniel Morley, the student, made several threatening emails to Shenendehowa High School West.  Upon receiving notification of the threats, Morley said one of the Shenendehowa school resource officers immediately initiated an investigation and quickly determined that there were no cred…
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Time is running out to visit this popular restaurant in the region. In Albany County, the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is set to close its Colonie location – at 107 Wolf Road – after 20 years in business. The restaurant’s final service will take place Sunday, Aug. 11, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice. Employees are being offered positions at other locations or severance pay. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Ninety Nine Restaurant bills itself as a casual dining eatery focusing on traditional American pub fare. The Colonie location opened in 2003. View…
41-Year-Old Killed After Being Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Capital Region 41-Year-Old Killed After Being Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Capital Region
41-Year-Old Killed After Being Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Capital Region A man was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on a roadway in the region. The incident happened just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in Saratoga County on Route 146 near the intersection of Route 9 in Clifton Park.  New York State Police say an investigation determined Christopher E. Merritt, age 41, of Spring Hill, Florida, was walking across the roadway, not in a crosswalk, when he was struck by two vehicles traveling eastbound.  Both vehicles immediately stopped, contacted 911 to dispatch emergency services, and cooperated with the investigation.&nbs…
Drones Help Locate Missing, Endangered Man In Region Drones Help Locate Missing, Endangered Man In Region
Drones Help Locate Missing, Endangered Man In Region A 30-year-old autistic man who had wandered away from an Airbnb his family was staying at in the region was found hours later with the help of drones. The incident occurred Saturday, June 15, in Sullivan County around 1 a.m., in the town of Forestburgh. According to Undersheriff Eri Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, the department received a report of a missing handicapped man who had been staying at an Airbnb on Philwold Road in the town of Forestburgh.  The missing person, who was 30 years old and autistic, was visiting from Clifton Park in Saratoga County when he wal…
Baskin-Robbins Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Store Baskin-Robbins Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Store
Baskin-Robbins Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Store Ice cream giant Baskin-Robbins is set to open its only location in the Capital Region. The national chain, known for its “31 flavors” slogan, will hold a soft opening for its Albany County store – located in Guilderland’s Hamilton Square – on Friday, June 14, owner Taslim Yousaf told WTEN. A grand opening celebration will take place before the end of the month, manager Jennifer Loso teased on Facebook. Earlier Report: Baskin-Robbins Opening Store In Guilderland “It’s a proudly, locally-owned franchise,” Yousaf told WTEN. “We are here to serve our local community, bringing something…
Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say
Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say More than a month after a beloved wife and mother was killed in a head-on highway crash in the region, the man allegedly responsible has been arrested. In Albany County, Bethlehem Police arrested Saratoga County resident Matthew Monthie, age 28, of Clifton Park on Friday, June 7, on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and related charges in the death of Shawna Marzahl. Investigators said Monthie was driving westbound on Route 85 near the Albany city limits when he crossed over the center line and struck the 53-year-old Marzahl in the eastbound lane just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1. E…
Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck
Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck Authorities have identified a woman who died in a single-vehicle crash and car fire in the region. The Saratoga County wreck happened at around 10:20 a.m. Friday, May 17, in Clifton Park. Sheriff’s officials said emergency crews were called about a single-vehicle crash and subsequent car fire that occurred on North Parkwood Drive near State Route 9. The female driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. No other cars were involved and nobody else was injured. On Monday, May 20, deputies publicly identified the victim as Deborah Bushey, age 60, of C…
Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say
Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say An attempted traffic stop on a highway in the region ended with a deputy’s patrol car rammed and the alleged culprit in handcuffs. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, on I-87 in Clifton Park. According to sheriff’s officials, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 10 after learning that it had been stolen from outside a Stewart’s Shops on Route 146. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Jacob Hayner, reportedly ignored the lights and sirens and refused to stop. At one point, he intentionally rammed the deputy’s patrol c…
ID Released For Woman Killed In Head-On Capital Region Highway Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In Head-On Capital Region Highway Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In Head-On Capital Region Highway Crash Authorities have identified a woman killed in a head-on highway crash in the region that left another man injured. The Albany County wreck happened just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Bethlehem, on State Route 85 near the Albany city limits. Bethlehem Police said a 28-year-old Saratoga County man from Clifton Park was driving westbound on Route 85 when he crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle. The driver of the eastbound car, 53-year-old Shawna Marzahl, of Selkirk, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Due to the im…
Man Chokes Long Island Woman While Holding Infant Son, Makes Over 1K Threatening Calls: DA Man Chokes Long Island Woman While Holding Infant Son, Makes Over 1K Threatening Calls: DA
Man Chokes Long Island Woman While Holding Infant Son, Makes Over 1K Threatening Calls: DA An accused rapist and animal abuser from upstate New York is now charged with choking the Long Island mother of his infant son while holding the child. Suffolk County prosecutors slapped Saratoga County resident Preston Wido, age 37, of Clifton Park, with multiple felony and misdemeanor domestic violence charges on Wednesday, April 24. According to investigators, Wido left the victim two voicemails threatening to kill her on Monday, March 11. Police arrested him a week later on aggravated harassment charges and a full stay away order was issued on behalf of the victim. Related Report:&nb…
Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Capital Region Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Capital Region Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say
Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Capital Region Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say Two suspected storage unit thieves are facing charges thanks to a tip from a vigilant passerby. Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies were called at around 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, for a suspicious vehicle at the Extra Space Storage in Clifton Park. When they arrived, deputies encountered found 40-year-old Michael DeMartino, of Stillwater, and 41-year-old Kristin Frisch, of Gloversville. An investigation determined they had stolen numerous items from various storage units. DeMartino and Frisch were arrested on suspicion of burglary, criminal possession of stolen property, and petit larceny. …
16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips 16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips
16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips A teenager is recovering after being stabbed numerous times in a residential neighborhood in the region. The Saratoga County attack happened at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the town of Clifton Park on Redfield Park. Sheriff’s officials said deputies found a 16-year-old boy suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body and leg. He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center. His condition was not immediately available. No suspects had been arrested as of Wednesday evening, Feb. 21. Investigators did not say whether the attack was random or if the victim and culprit k…
New Update: Missing Capital Region 14-Year-Old Found New Update: Missing Capital Region 14-Year-Old Found
New Update: Missing Capital Region 14-Year-Old Found New update: A 14-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing has been located. Saratoga County resident Rylee Pulver had last been seen at her Clifton Park residence on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to sheriff’s officials. On Monday, Jan. 29, deputies announced that she was found safe. No other details were given. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing. Saratoga County resident Rylee Pulver was last seen at her Clifton Park residence on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to sheriff’s officials. Pulver is …
Big Lots Closing Capital Region Store Big Lots Closing Capital Region Store
Big Lots Closing Capital Region Store Big Lots is closing one of its stores, leaving just three locations left in the region. In Albany County, the discount retailer will shutter its Colonie store – located at 1892 Central Avenue – by the end of January 2024, a company spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. “Consistent with standard retail practices, we review our store footprint on an ongoing basis to make sure we’re best positioned to serve our customers and our business,” they said. “Sometimes this process results in store closings or relocations.” Big Lots shoppers can still visit the following Capital Region locations: M…
14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days 14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days
14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days Authorities are working to locate a teenager from the region who has been missing for nearly a week. Saratoga County resident Jeremiah Wakefield, age 14, of Halfmoon, was last seen on Friday, Nov. 10, according to sheriff's officials. He is believed to be in the Clifton Park or Halfmoon areas. Wakefield is 5-feet-6-inches tall and 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, a black jacket, and white sneakers. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office at 518-885-6761. Share thi…
Fiery Fatal Crash: 53-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Tarrytown Fiery Fatal Crash: 53-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Tarrytown
Fiery Fatal Crash: 53-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Tarrytown Police are investigating after a middle-aged man was killed in a fiery overnight crash on I-87. It happened in Westchester just before 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 on northbound I-87 in the village of Tarrytown. When New York State Police troopers arrived at the scene, a tractor-trailer was fully engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation determined that the driver and sole occupant, Saratoga County resident Richard A. Simmons, age 53, of Clifton Park, left the roadway just prior to the new Tappan Zee Bridge, striking the guide rail and a storage outbuilding. Simmons was pronounced de…
New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way' New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way'
New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way' A new restaurant in the region serving Indian cuisine is getting plenty of praise days into business. Saratoga County eatery Kati Roll Wala, located in Clifton Park at 309 Clifton Park Center Road, held its grand opening Monday, Oct. 30. The star of the show is the Kati roll, an Indian layered flatbread wrap typically filled with coriander chutney, egg, and chicken. Diners can choose from over a dozen such wraps, including the Paneer Tikka Roll, made with Indian cottage cheese, marinated in spicy tandoori marinade, grilled, and wrapped in Indian roti bread. Rollin' into the weekend w…
Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway
Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway A man was struck and killed while walking on a roadway in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, on Route 9 in the town of Halfmoon, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Blackburn, age 41, was walking along Route 9 near Sitterly Road when he was struck by a box car. Blackburn, of Clifton Park, was taken to Samaritan Hospital where he died from his injuries, deputies said. The 41-year-old truck driver, of Saugerties in Ulster County, was not injured and remained at the scene. He was not arrested, and no criminal charges we…
Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Location Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Location
Countdown To Cookies: Popular Pastry Chain Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Location The changing of the seasons brings a new spot to get your sugar fix in the region. Popular bakery chain Crumbl Cookies will open its newest store in Saratoga County, located in Clifton Park at 22 Clifton Country Road, on Thursday, Oct. 5. The grand opening will mark the company’s second foray into the Capital Region after the Latham store debuted in March 2023. Founded in Utah in 2017 by cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley, Crumbl is known for its weekly rotation of cookie flavors served in a bright pink box. View this post on Instagram …
Capital Region Man Caught With Stolen RV From Dealership, Police Say Capital Region Man Caught With Stolen RV From Dealership, Police Say
Capital Region Man Caught With Stolen RV From Dealership, Police Say A man from the region is facing charges after police linked him to a stolen RV that was taken from a local dealership. Saratoga County resident Andrew Castle, age 50, of Mechanicville, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 26, by New York State Police. According to troopers, the agency was first contacted on Friday, Aug. 25, about an RV that was missing from a Clifton Park dealership. The vehicle, valued at over $50,000, was later found in Schaghticoke in Rensselaer County. Investigators determined that Castle was in possession of it. Troopers returned the RV to its rightful owner. It was not immed…
$18K Scam: Contractor Took Capital Region Homeowner's Money, Never Did Work, Police Say $18K Scam: Contractor Took Capital Region Homeowner's Money, Never Did Work, Police Say
$18K Scam: Contractor Took Capital Region Homeowner's Money, Never Did Work, Police Say A homeowner in the region claims they were scammed out of thousands of dollars by a contractor who never actually did any work. Saratoga County resident Dakota Smith, age 28, of Malta, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 13, on fraud and larceny charges, according to State Police. Troopers determined that Smith, who owns DAS Builders & Remodeling LLC, entered into an agreement with the Clifton Park homeowner for a renovation project. The homeowner contacted police in June 2023 saying they gave Smith a deposit of over $18,000 but he never started the work or purchased the needed materials. W…
28-Year-Old Chokes Woman Unconscious At Capital Region Home, Police Say 28-Year-Old Chokes Woman Unconscious At Capital Region Home, Police Say
28-Year-Old Chokes Woman Unconscious At Capital Region Home, Police Say An altercation inside a home in the region ended with a woman being choked unconscious, police said. Deputies in Saratoga County were called at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, for a welfare check at a home in Clifton Park located on Huntridge Drive, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that Matthew Sand, age 28, choked the victim “with the intention of impeding her normal breathing or blood circulation,” causing her to lose consciousness. Deputies did not elaborate on what led up to the altercation. There were no other reports of injuries. Sand …
Lucky Duck: $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By Capital Region Woman Lucky Duck: $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By Capital Region Woman
Lucky Duck: $1,000,000 Lottery Prize Claimed By Capital Region Woman A woman from the region has claimed a winning lottery prize worth $1 million. Saratoga County resident Patricia Van Buren, of Clifton Park, hit it big on the Powerball drawing held July 5, matching five numbers and clinching the second prize, New York Lottery announced. Van Buren received a lump sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings. The lucky ticket was purchased in Clifton Park, at the Halfmoon Sunoco on Route 146. New York’s Powerball game generated over $516.8 million in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023, according to lottery officials. Of that, school districts…
These High Schools Rank No. 1 In Their Capital Region Counties, Report Says These High Schools Rank No. 1 In Their Capital Region Counties, Report Says
These High Schools Rank No. 1 In Their Capital Region Counties, Report Says The grades are in and these Capital Region high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked top in their respective county in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools” report: Albany County: Shaker High School in Latham Columbia County: Chatham High School Greene County: Coxsackie-Athens High School Rensselaer County: Columbia High School in East Greenbush Saratoga County: Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park Schenectady County: Niskayuna High School in Schen…
Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say
Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say A 48-year-old man’s attempt at sexually abusing an underage teen outside a convenience store in the region has landed him behind bars, police said. Saratoga County resident Joseph Kohler, of Clifton Park, is facing multiple charges stemming from the alleged encounter, which occurred Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Town of Halfmoon. According to sheriff’s deputies, Kohler tried luring the 16-year-old victim into a car outside the Stewart’s Shops near Route 146 and Old Plant Road.  Investigators said his goal was to commit a sexual offense. He later lied about the events in a written stateme…
Man Dies Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Capital Region Despite Efforts Of Good Samaritans Man Dies Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Capital Region Despite Efforts Of Good Samaritans
Man Dies Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Capital Region Despite Efforts Of Good Samaritans A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy roadway in the region. The incident happened just before 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Saratoga County, on Route 146 in the Town of Clifton Park. According to sheriff’s officials, 53-year-old Geoffrey Gabel, of Halfmoon, was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on Route 146 when he struck a Nissan SUV making a left turn east of the traffic circle at Route 146A. Other drivers came to Gabel’s aid before police and medics arrived, but he was later pronounced dead at Ellis Hospital in Clifton Park, deputies said. No other vehicles were involv…
Man Trades Pot For Sex With 13-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say Man Trades Pot For Sex With 13-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say
Man Trades Pot For Sex With 13-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say A 35-year-old man from the region is accused of bribing an underage teen for sex. Saratoga County resident Justin Pringle, of Clifton Park, was arrested on sex crime and other charges Thursday, Aug. 10, according to New York State Police. It came after investigators were tipped off that he was having inappropriate contact with a child in Clifton Park. Troopers determined that Pringle gave a 13-year-old a marijuana edible in exchange for sexual contact with the victim. The incident allegedly occurred early Thursday morning. Pringle was arrested near his home and was arraigned at the Clift…
'Closed For Business': Popular Restaurant Chain Shutters Capital Region Location 'Closed For Business': Popular Restaurant Chain Shutters Capital Region Location
'Closed For Business': Popular Restaurant Chain Shutters Capital Region Location A popular chain of restaurants serving up traditional American pub food has closed one of its locations in the region. Saratoga County’s 99 Restaurants, located in Clifton Park at 306 Clifton Park Center Road, was permanently shuttered on Monday, June 26. “Our restaurant is closed for business,” reads a recorded message when calling the location. The company did not provide a reason for the closure. According to several posts on the Clifton Park Neighbors Facebook group, all of the restaurant’s employees were offered positions at other 99 Restaurants locations in the Capital Region. “Tak…
These Are Best School Districts In Saratoga County, Report Says These Are Best School Districts In Saratoga County, Report Says
These Are Best School Districts In Saratoga County, Report Says When it comes to quality education, three school districts in Saratoga County stand out for their academic excellence, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Of the 11 school districts in the county to receive a grade, the following earned the highest marks on the website’s 2023 “Best School Districts in Saratoga County” report: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District in Burnt Hills at No. 1 Shenendehowa Central School District in Clifton Park at No. 2 Saratoga Springs City School District in Saratoga Springs at No. 3 Each district was given an overall grade of…