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Criminal Probe Opened In Helicopter Crash Killing Albany, Niskayuna Nat'l Guard Members: Report Criminal Probe Opened In Helicopter Crash Killing Albany, Niskayuna Nat'l Guard Members: Report
Criminal Probe Open In Helicopter Crash Killing NY Soldiers Officials have launched a criminal investigation into a National Guard helicopter crash near the southern border that killed two members from New York and a third victim, ABC News reports. The incident – which saw a UH-72 Lakota helicopter go down near Rio Grande City, Texas, on Friday, March 8 – is now the focus of an investigation by the Starr County Sheriff’s Office into whether there was any criminal wrongdoing, officials told the outlet. That investigation is separate from a parallel probe being conducted by the Department of Defense. So far, authorities have not publicly said what cau…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Accused 'Serial' Drug Dealer From Region Nabbed After Yearlong Investigation Accused 'Serial' Drug Dealer From Region Nabbed After Yearlong Investigation
Accused 'Serial' Drug Dealer From Region Nabbed After Yearlong Investigation A yearlong investigation in the region has led to a new arrest of an accused "serial" drug dealer with police saying a significant connection of cocaine, fentanyl and heroin discovered in connection to the case. The probe into cocaine and crack cocaine being sold in Ulster County was launched in November 2022 by the City of Kingston Police Department and Town of Ulster Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in response to a growing number of both fatal and non-fatal overdoses of a suspected substance sold in glassine envelopes marked with a “Moet stamp.” "These stamp…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
George Santos Dodges Expulsion From House: 'Victory For Due Process' George Santos Dodges Expulsion From House: 'Victory For Due Process'
George Santos Dodges Expulsion From House: 'Victory For Due Process' New York Rep. George Santos, who admitted to lying about his background and is facing nearly two dozen federal criminal charges, is claiming victory after an effort to expel him from Congress failed. The freshman Republican lawmaker from Long Island, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, easily survived a resolution brought by his fellow New York Republicans to oust Santos from the House on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The resolution failed with 179 members voting in favor and 213 voting against. Nineteen members voted “present.” Earlier Report: George Santos Pleads Not…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
New Murder-Suicide Update: Renowned Doctor In Region Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say New Murder-Suicide Update: Renowned Doctor In Region Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say
New Murder-Suicide Update: Renowned Doctor In Region Shoots Baby, Then Herself, Police Say An investigation by New York State Police is ongoing after detectives say a renowned doctor killed her infant child and then herself in Northern Westchester County.The incident happened around 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 in the Granite Springs section of the town of Somers. New update: Murder-Suicide Involving 40-Year-Old Doctor, Baby Stuns Northern Westchester Community A preliminary state police investigation revealed that Dr. Krystal Cascetta "entered her child’s room and shot her baby and then turned the gun on herself," state police said in a statement, adding that the "scene is con…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
String Of Overnight Car Fires In Troy Under Investigation String Of Overnight Car Fires In Troy Under Investigation
String Of Overnight Car Fires In Troy Under Investigation Police are working to determine whether a series of overnight car fires in the region are connected. Four separate fires were reported inside vehicles early Wednesday morning, June 21, in Rensselaer County, in the village of Lansingburgh, according to Troy Police. No structures were involved and there were no reports of injuries. “Our detectives have begun their investigation in an attempt to determine if the fires are related, any potential evidence involved and the identity of any potential suspects,” Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker said in a statement. No suspects had been i…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says
Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Actor Alec Baldwin is off the hook after accidentally shooting and killing a cinematographer on a movie set, at least for now. This story has been updated. On Friday, April 21, prosecutors in New Mexico, where the 65-year-old had been shooting scenes for the film “Rust” at the time of the shooting, announced they had formally dropped the manslaughter charges against Baldwin in the death of Halyna Hutchins pending further investigation. Earlier Report: Alec Baldwin From Massapequa Charged With Manslaughter After Accidentally Shooting Crew Member "Over the last few days and in preparation …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Burglars Hit Historic Building, City Hall Offices In Troy Over Easter Weekend Burglars Hit Historic Building, City Hall Offices In Troy Over Easter Weekend
Burglars Hit Historic Building, City Hall Offices In Troy Over Easter Weekend Police are investigating after burglars broke into a historic building in the region and rummaged through municipal offices over the Easter weekend. The break-in occurred sometime between Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 at Troy’s Hedley Building, located on River Street, according to Troy Police. The 106-year-old building also houses Troy City Hall. Detectives said one or more individuals “criminally trespassed” throughout multiple floors, including some areas of City Hall on the 5th floor. @TroyNYPolice on scene at Hedley Building (City Hall) where trespassers broke into the buil…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Police, FBI Looking To Locate NY Man Wanted For Rape Of Minor Seen Him? Police, FBI Looking To Locate NY Man Wanted For Rape Of Minor
Seen Him? Police, FBI Looking To Locate NY Man Wanted For Rape Of Minor The New York State Police and the FBI are asking the public for help locating a man who allegedly raped a minor in the Hudson Valley. Jesus Torres, age 31, of Goshen, is wanted on an extraditable warrant for raping a female child in Orange County, said Trooper Steven Nevel. The Southern District of New York has also issued a warrant for Torres for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, Nevel said. Nevel said charges were filed against him on Tuesday, Oct. 18, but Torres has eluded capture.  Torres is described as being 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds.  He was last known to be in the are…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Ex-Yale Med School Worker Who Stole $40 Million In Electronics Sentenced Ex-Yale Med School Worker Who Stole $40 Million In Electronics Sentenced
Ex-Yale Med School Worker Who Stole $40 Million In Electronics Sentenced A former Yale University School of Medicine employee who stole $40 million in computer and electronic hardware from the university has been sentenced. Jamie Petrone, age 43, a former resident of Naugatuck, was sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 13, to nine years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for wire fraud and filing a false tax return, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. She pleaded guilty to the charges on March 28. Earlier report - Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Elec…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
29-Year-Old Stabbed Man In Head, Arm During Dispute In Troy, Police Say 29-Year-Old Stabbed Man In Head, Arm During Dispute In Troy, Police Say
29-Year-Old Stabbed Man In Head, Arm During Dispute In Troy, Police Say A suspect is behind bars after an argument between two men escalated to a stabbing attack in the Capital District, authorities said. The incident happened in Rensselaer County at around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, near Third and Congress streets in Troy. The victim told Troy Police he and another man were involved in a verbal dispute when the suspect stabbed him in his head and arm. Following the ordeal, the victim fled the area and was brought to Samaritan Hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Investigators eventually identified the suspect as 29-…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Police Reopen Cold Case Of NY Hair Stylist Fatally Beaten At Her Salon Police Reopen Cold Case Of NY Hair Stylist Fatally Beaten At Her Salon
Police Reopen Cold Case Of NY Hair Stylist Fatally Beaten At Her Salon New York State Police are renewing efforts to solve the 18-year-old murder of a Hudson Valley hair stylist and mother of two killed inside her salon. Orange County resident Yvonne Torch was found dead on the morning of June 9, 2004 inside of His and Hers Salon on SR-9W in the Town of Newburgh, according to police. Investigators said the 31-year-old owner and operator had been brutally beaten to death. Torch’s husband of 13 years, Pierre, told NBC’s Dateline that police initially considered him a suspect in the killing but eventually ruled him out after three weeks of “sheer hell.” Despite…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Refers To Texas Massacre In Threatening NY School Shooting, Police Say 13-Year-Old Refers To Texas Massacre In Threatening NY School Shooting, Police Say
13-Year-Old Refers To Texas Massacre In Threatening NY School Shooting, Police Say A middle school student  has been charged with making a terroristic threat after threatening to shoot up his school in New York while making a reference to the recent Uvalde, Texas massacre. The incident took place in Suffolk County at Westhampton Beach Middle School on Thursday, June 2. The 13-year-old boy told other students and school officials that he was going to "shoot the school" because he was annoyed and frustrated with other students, said Chief Steven McManus of the Westhampton Police. "The teenager made reference to the recent Uvalde, Texas shooting," McManus said. McManu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Trump Loses Appeal, Must Testify Under Oath In New York's Probe Of Business Practices Trump Loses Appeal, Must Testify Under Oath In New York's Probe Of Business Practices
Trump Loses Appeal, Must Testify Under Oath In New York's Probe Of Business Practices Former President Donald Trump and his family will be forced to testify under oath as the New York State Attorney General’s Office continues its investigation into his company’s business practices. A four-panel judge upheld a February ruling from Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron enforcing subpoenas for the former president and his two eldest children, Donald Jr. and Ivanka Trump. Earlier story - NY AG Asks Judge To Hold Donald Trump In Contempt Of Court For more than two years, Attorney General Letitia James has been probing the Trump Organization, ultimately leading to him being held i…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
32-Year-Old From Capital Region Nabbed For Sexual Abuse Of Young Child, State Police Say 32-Year-Old From Capital Region Nabbed For Sexual Abuse Of Young Child, State Police Say
32-Year-Old From Capital Region Nabbed For Sexual Abuse Of Young Child, State Police Say A Capital Region man is behind bars, accused of sexually abusing a young child. Columbia County resident Ruben Martinez Cruz, age 32, of Valatie, is charged with felony criminal sexual act in the first degree, New York State Police said. Cruz was arrested Friday, April 22, after an investigation by State Police and the Columbia County Child Advocacy Center found that he sexually assaulted a victim under the age of 11, police said. He's currently being held at the Columbia County jail on a $100,000 bond. He was scheduled to appear back in court Tuesday, May 17. 

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by Michael Mashburn