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Fence Builder Ghosts Glenville, Other Homeowners After Taking Thousands, Police Say Fence Builder Ghosts Glenville, Other Homeowners After Taking Thousands, Police Say
Fence Builder Ghosts Glenville, Other Homeowners After Taking Thousands, Police Say The owner of a fence building company is accused of taking thousands of dollars from area homeowners for jobs that were never completed. Schenectady County resident James Butler, age 30, of Glenville, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 23 on a felony charge of grand larceny. Glenville Police said Butler, who owns and operates “Trust a Fence,” accepted over $7,000 from a Glenville homeowner to purchase fencing material. However, the job was never finished. An investigation found several similar claims that are being investigated by the Scotia, Colonie, Guilderland, and Niskayuna police department…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged For Bridge Strike, Explosion In Glenville Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged For Bridge Strike, Explosion In Glenville
Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged For Bridge Strike, Explosion In Glenville A tractor-trailer driver who suffered severe burns in a bridge strike and explosion in the region has been criminally charged. The Schenectady County incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Glenville on Maple Avenue. Fire officials said 60-year-old Sylvester Basil, of Clute, Texas, was transporting individual containers of compressed natural gas when he slammed into the steel truss railroad overpass. Earlier Report: Tractor-Trailer Driver Severely Burned After Glenville Bridge Strike, Explosion The impact sparked a massive explosion and fire that gutted the truc…

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Tractor-Trailer Driver Severely Burned After Glenville Bridge Strike, Explosion Tractor-Trailer Driver Severely Burned After Glenville Bridge Strike, Explosion
Tractor-Trailer Driver Severely Burned After Glenville Bridge Strike, Explosion A tractor-trailer driver is hospitalized with severe burns after he crashed into a railroad bridge in the region, triggering a massive explosion and fire. The Schenectady County incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in Glenville on Maple Avenue. Fire officials said the truck, carrying individual containers of compressed natural gas, was too tall to clear the 10-foot-high steel truss overpass and exploded on impact. Photos and videos on social media show flames shooting up hundreds of feet into the air, as well as the truck’s cab gutted by fire. When emergency crews firs…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Schenectady Home, Police Say Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Schenectady Home, Police Say
Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Schenectady Home, Police Say A 39-year-old man is behind bars accused in a string of commercial burglaries in the region. Scott Vanbergen, of Saratoga County, was arrested Friday, Nov. 17, in connection with an attempted robbery at a Stewart’s Shops in Schenectady, located on McClellan Street. Officers were called after an employee pushed a panic alarm, according to Schenectady Police. The worker told officers that a man had attempted to steal the cash register but was unsuccessful. With a description of Vanbergen’s vehicle, police eventually located him in Schenectady. He reportedly fled when officers attempte…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Taxidermist Admits Improperly Disposing Of Animals, Other Violations At Glenville Business Taxidermist Admits Improperly Disposing Of Animals, Other Violations At Glenville Business
Taxidermist Admits Improperly Disposing Of Animals, Other Violations At Glenville Business A taxidermist in the region has admitted to improperly disposing of animal parts and other violations. The Schenectady County business owner, who operates a taxidermy company in Glenville on Scotch Bush Road, pleaded guilty and paid a fine for Environmental Conservation Law violations on Monday, Oct. 3. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), officers executed a search warrant at the business in April 2023. Inside, they reportedly found animal parts that were improperly disposed of and susceptible to Chronic Wasting Disease, which affects deer, elk, reindeer, and m…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' ‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants'
‘Much Deserved’: Popular Cafe In Glenville To Be Featured On 'America's Best Restaurants' A popular cafe in the region known for its impressive breakfast and lunch menu is about to get its 15 minutes of fame. Schenectady County restaurant Lily’s Cafe, located in Glenville at 181 Freemans Bridge Road, is set to appear on “America’s Best Restaurants,” which highlights independently owned eateries across the country. Filming will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 29, the restaurant announced on Facebook. Episodes typically touch on popular dishes and the history of the business, and provide viewers with a peek inside the kitchen. An interview with owners Scott and Beth McGlauflin is al…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By Glenville Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This' Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By Glenville Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This'
Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By Glenville Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This' After trying thousands of pizzas across the country, Dave Portnoy has pretty much seen - and tasted - it all, making his recent visit to a New York pizzeria that left him pleasantly perplexed all the more intriguing. The 46-year-old Barstool Sports founder stopped by Schenectady County’s Slice of Glenville, located in Glenville at 10 Glenridge Road, for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series on Friday, July 28. His curiosity was piqued right out of the gate. “Oh interesting. It almost looks like a bar pie but bigger,” he says in the video posted on Facebook. “What an interesting look…

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1-Year-Old's Death At Glenville Home Under Investigation (Developing) 1-Year-Old's Death At Glenville Home Under Investigation (Developing)
1-Year-Old's Death At Glenville Home Under Investigation (Developing) Police are investigating the death of an infant child in the region. The 1-year-old’s death occurred in Schenectady County at a home in Glenville, located on Sacandaga Road, Glenville Police Chief Stephen Janik confirmed to Daily Voice. Janik said the investigation remained “fluid” Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5, and more information may be released in the future. He did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the child's death or speculate on a possible cause.  Police did not immediately say if they suspect foul play and no arrests have been made. This is a developing story. Che…

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'No More Bruises': Rotterdam Woman Took Part In Foster Boy’s Abuse Before His Murder, DA Says 'No More Bruises': Rotterdam Woman Took Part In Foster Boy’s Abuse Before His Murder, DA Says
'No More Bruises': Rotterdam Woman Took Part In Foster Boy’s Abuse Before His Murder, DA Says The wife of a New York foster dad convicted of murdering their 4-year-old foster son not only knew the boy was being abused in the months before his death, but actively took part in it, prosecutors said. Schenectady County resident Latrisha Greene, age 27, of Rotterdam, was arraigned on multiple charges of perjury and endangering the welfare of a child in Schenectady County Court on Monday, Dec. 19. Earlier Report: 'Absolute Sociopath': Rotterdam Foster Dad Sentenced In Beating Death Of 4-Year-Old It came weeks after her husband, 29-year-old Dequan Greene, was sentenced to the maximum…

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Doggie Paddle: Capital Region Veteran Kayaking, Biking 4K Miles Fundraising For Service Dogs Doggie Paddle: Capital Region Veteran Kayaking, Biking 4K Miles Fundraising For Service Dogs
Doggie Paddle: Capital Region Veteran Kayaking, Biking 4K Miles Fundraising For Service Dogs An Army veteran from New York is going the distance - 4,000 miles to be exact - to help his fellow veterans in need of service dogs. Saratoga County native Jimmy Thomas, age 61, of Ballston Spa, is currently kayaking from the town of Glenville all the way to Key West, Florida. He then plans to bicycle back to upstate New York. The arduous journey is all part of a fundraiser called Doggie Paddle for Veterans, a partnership with the Glenville Rotary that seeks “to get our country's attention to help our American veterans find a better tomorrow with a service dog,” reads the fundraiser’s webs…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Capital District Man Accused Of Menacing Troopers With Hammer Capital District Man Accused Of Menacing Troopers With Hammer
Capital District Man Accused Of Menacing Troopers With Hammer A man from the Capital District is facing charges after he allegedly threatened New York State Police troopers with a hammer. Troopers in Saratoga County first encountered the man at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, while attempting to stop his vehicle for speeding on State Route 146A in the town of Clifton Park. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Schenectady County resident Panayiotis Menagias, of Glenville, refused to stop and troopers initiated a pursuit, police said. During the chase, Menagias stopped several times, got out of his car, and threatened troopers with a hammer, accor…

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Capital District Gets $27M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects Capital District Gets $27M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects
Capital District Gets $27M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects The Capital District is set to receive more than $27 million in federal funding to help pay for new pedestrian and biking projects around the region. New York was awarded a total of $178.8 million in federal dollars that will go to 75 communities across the state for projects that promote environmentally friendly modes of travel and make it easier and safer to bike and walk, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. The funding - made available from the Federal Highway Administration - will cover up to 80 percent of costs for projects like new sidewalks, shared use paths, and other enhanceme…

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Tractor-Trailer Hits Railroad Overpass In Glenville Tractor-Trailer Hits Railroad Overpass In Glenville
Tractor-Trailer Hits Railroad Overpass In Glenville A Capital District roadway was closed for hours after a tractor-trailer struck a railroad overpass, CBS6 reports. It happened Thursday morning, June 9 at the crossing on Maple Avenue in Glenville. A driver from Montana was heading northbound when striking the overpass, the outlet reports. A tractor-trailer hit a bridge in #Glenville -- but not the one on Glenridge Road that often gets hit. This one was nearby on Maple Avenue. pic.twitter.com/hylNQtWztA — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (@WNYT) June 9, 2022 Photos from the scene showed the tractor-trailer with extensive damage and dozens of boxes …

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by Michael Mashburn