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Albany Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment' Albany Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment'
Albany Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment' Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the sudden loss of a police officer from the region being remembered for his commitment to the community. Albany Police Detective Conor O’Shea died Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the age of 37, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Albany, O’Shea grew up in the hamlet of Slingerlands and attended Bethlehem Central Schools, where he fell in love with hockey, his obituary said. “He forged many lasting relationships with teammates and coaches in local youth hockey organizations,” reads his memorial. “As a goalie, Con stopped many…

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by Michael Mashburn
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‘A Tipping Point’: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Desperately Seeks Adopters Amid Shelter Crisis ‘A Tipping Point’: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Desperately Seeks Adopters Amid Shelter Crisis
‘A Tipping Point’: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Desperately Seeks Adopters Amid Shelter Crisis An animal shelter in the region is blaming a “perfect storm” of problems for the sheltering crisis it now finds itself in. In Albany County, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) in Menands has reached “a tipping point” and can no longer accept strays from the public, the organization announced on Monday, Aug. 14. “As a shelter that prides itself as being a resource for our community, this breaks our heart, but we know that we need to care for those within our walls first,” the humane society said on Facebook. As of Monday, the shelter had 405 animals in its care, up nine from the start…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Watch: Police Find Cat Abandoned At Watervliet Park, Owner Charged Watch: Police Find Cat Abandoned At Watervliet Park, Owner Charged
Watch: Police Find Cat Abandoned At Watervliet Park, Owner Charged A man from the region is facing criminal charges after allegedly abandoning his cat at a park. Police in Watervliet were called to Hudson Shores Park on Wednesday, May 31, after someone found the cat inside a crate without food or water. Video shared by the department on Wednesday, June 14, shows the cat inside the crate, which had been left behind a concrete pillar, “obviously to avoid detection,” police said. Officers determined that the cat had been left there approximately four hours earlier. At the time, temperatures in the area hovered around 90 degrees. Investigators eventually tr…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Feces, Syringes: Over Dozen Dogs Found Neglected In Albany Home, Police Say Feces, Syringes: Over Dozen Dogs Found Neglected In Albany Home, Police Say
Feces, Syringes: Over Dozen Dogs Found Neglected In Albany Home, Police Say Six people from the region are facing animal cruelty charges after over a dozen dogs were allegedly found neglected in filthy conditions, authorities said. The animals were discovered at an Albany home, located on Morris Street, after Albany Police received a complaint that they were being subjected to poor living conditions, according to the department. Officers first went to the home on Friday, March 31, where they found one adult mixed breed dog and one mixed breed puppy inside walking in a room that had urine, feces, and uncapped syringes, police said. A 30-year-old resident, Jonathan …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Animal Cruelty: Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree In Albany During Heatwave Animal Cruelty: Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree In Albany During Heatwave
Animal Cruelty: Abandoned Dog Found Tied To Tree In Albany During Heatwave Police are asking for the public’s help after a dog was found abandoned and tied to a tree in the region. The heartbreaking scene was discovered Thursday, April 13, at the Pine Bush Preserve, near Old State Road and the City of Albany border, according to Albany Police. Officers with the department’s Special Operations Unit found the female dog tied to a tree without any food or water. At the time, outdoor temperatures were in the upper 80s. Police did not elaborate on the dog’s condition, but the department shared a photo of the animal standing and drinking water from a bowl. Last…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany
Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany Police are asking for help identifying a woman seen on surveillance video abandoning a cat next to garbage cans in the region. The incident, which was reported by Albany Police on Tuesday, March 7, happened on Friday, Jan. 27, on Sherman Street near Henry Johnson Boulevard, according to police. Investigators said the woman placed a female cat into a duffel bag style carrier and then left the animal next to garbage cans on the street. Video of the incident can be viewed here. An Albany resident eventually spotted the cat and contacted Albany Animal Control. The animal was turned over to t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Update: Woman Who Abandoned Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany Caught, Police Say Update: Woman Who Abandoned Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany Caught, Police Say
Update: Woman Who Abandoned Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany Caught, Police Say A woman who was allegedly seen on surveillance footage abandoning a cat next to garbage cans in the region is now facing animal cruelty charges. Albany resident Lisa Lindo, age 30, was arrested Wednesday, March 8, according to Albany Police. It came one day after the department released video of the incident, which happened on Friday, Jan. 27. The footage shows a woman placing a duffel bag style carrier with a female cat inside next to garbage cans on Sherman Street near Henry Johnson Boulevard. Police said the cat was left without food or water. Video of the incident can be viewed here.…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Starved, Dehydrated, Semi-Conscious: Albany Man Charged In Dog's Abuse Starved, Dehydrated, Semi-Conscious: Albany Man Charged In Dog's Abuse
Starved, Dehydrated, Semi-Conscious: Albany Man Charged In Dog's Abuse Veterinary workers immediately knew something was wrong when a 6-year-old female pit bull arrived at an animal hospital in the region severely underweight and semi-conscious. The dog arrived at the Capital District Veterinary Hospital in Latham on Thursday, Jan. 12, where staff determined she was hypothermic, dehydrated, and suffering from multiple puncture wounds, according to Albany Police. Employees contacted the department’s Special Operations Unit, whose members investigate animal cruelty complaints. Investigators determined that the dog’s owner, 24-year-old Tahir Jeffers, of Albany,…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Cats Left In Frigid Car For Days By Albany Teen, Police Say Cats Left In Frigid Car For Days By Albany Teen, Police Say
Cats Left In Frigid Car For Days By Albany Teen, Police Say An 18-year-old woman from the region is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly leaving two cats locked in a car for days during frigid overnight temperatures, authorities said. Yemeena Anderson, of Albany, was arrested following an investigation by the Albany Police Special Operations Unit. Investigators said it was around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, when Anderson left a six-month old male kitten and a one-year-old female cat locked inside her car on Lexington Avenue and Terminal Street. The animals spent several days inside the vehicle, “despite frigid temperatures.” police said.…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Schenectady Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Schenectady
Police Investigating Abuse Of 'Severely Injured' Puppy Found In Schenectady A 10-to-14-week-old puppy is recovering after police in the Capital District found her suffering from severe abuse, authorities said. Schenectady Police were called Tuesday, Aug. 9, and found the animal severely injured and unable to stand on her own. Animal Control officers removed the dog and brought her to the emergency vet, where she received critical, lifesaving treatment, police said. Officials said the animal had fractures and bruises in various stages of healing, an indication that the abuse had occurred over a period of time. The puppy, who staff have since named Asha, is now in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Troy More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Troy
More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Troy Authorities are reporting additional cases of dogs found to have died from parvovirus in the Capital District. Troy Police said the department’s animal control officer is working to determine if any crimes have occurred in connection with the deaths. Earlier report: Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Troy Biking Trail The announcement comes just days after Troy Police revealed that three deceased dogs were found near the city’s Uncle Sam Bike Path. Our Animal Control officer has recently responded to additional incidents where deceased dogs have been found to hav…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Deplorable Conditions': Watervliet Man Accused Of Torturing 20 Dogs, Cat 'Deplorable Conditions': Watervliet Man Accused Of Torturing 20 Dogs, Cat
'Deplorable Conditions': Watervliet Man Accused Of Torturing 20 Dogs, Cat A man from the Capital District is facing criminal charges after nearly two dozen animals were found living in what police described as “grossly deplorable conditions.” Watervliet Police were called to a home near 3rd Avenue and 6th Street Wednesday, July 6, to investigate an animal complaint. When officers arrived and interviewed the tenant, 34-year-old Paul Lacy, of Watervliet, he reportedly gave several inconsistent answers about the condition and safety of the animals. Investigators also saw a "substantial" amount of fecal matter on Lacy’s shoes and smelled a strong odor of urine comin…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
22-Year-Old Killed In Colonie Crash Remembered For Her 'Contagious Smile' 22-Year-Old Killed In Colonie Crash Remembered For Her 'Contagious Smile'
22-Year-Old Killed In Colonie Crash Remembered For Her 'Contagious Smile' A college student killed in a crash on I-87 is being remembered for her "contagious laughter." Saratoga County resident Katryn R. Fisher, of Ballston Spa, was age 22. The crash happened on the Northway stretch of I-87 at around 9:55 p.m. Saturday, May 28 on the northbound side in Albany County in the town of Colonie. Known as Katie, "she was a shining bright light, with an unbelievable smile," according to her obituary. "She had such a hysterical sense of humor and her contagious laughter brought joy to everyone around her.  "Katie was such an incredibly responsible and safety-c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Capital District Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Capital District
Meet Guillermo, 'Big-Hearted' Dog Up For Adoption In Capital District Looking for a furry new companion? Meet Guillermo. The 12-year-old, mixed-breed dog with a “big heart” proves that big things come in small packages, according to his profile on the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s website. Guillermo is among the shelter’s Hidden Gems collection, a group of dogs and cats that have been waiting more than 100 days to find their “furever” home. Weighing in at 10 pounds, he’s very loyal to the person he bonds with and would need to be the only pet in a quiet, adults-only home, MHHS says. “I may be older, but I still have a lot of character in me!” reads his pro…

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by Michael Mashburn