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Leandra's Law: Child Was In Car When Drunk Driver Crashed In Region, Police Say
An alleged drunk driver is facing charges after reportedly crashing her car in the region with a young child inside, authorities said.
Troopers in Rensselaer County were called just before 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, with reports of a single-car crash in Hoosick Falls on Ball Street, according to New York State Police.
When they arrived, they determined that the driver, 45-year-old Helen Benn, of Rensselaer, was not injured.
At the time of the crash, Benn had a child under the age of five in the vehicle, police said. The child was not injured and was picked up before troopers arrived on sce…
Drunk, Unlicensed Driver Crashes Into House In Hudson Valley, Police Say
An unlicensed man driving drunk is facing a host of charges after crashing into a Hudson Valley home, as an occupant of the residence was able to escape injury, police say.
The Rockland County incident happened around 12:50 a.m. Friday, March 31 in New City, at the residence at 9 Carnaby Ct.
The driver, Jonathan Barnes, age 37, of West Nyack drove his vehicle through two fences, before crashing into the residence, Clarkstown Police Department Detective Norman Peters said.
As officers arrived on the scene they observed a
white Infiniti SUV partially lodged in the l…
New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval rating dipped slightly in the second month of her first full term in office, according to a brand-new poll.
Among the state’s registered voters, Hochul holds an approval rating of 56 to 40 percent, compared to 56 to 36 percent in January, according to a Siena College poll released Monday, Feb. 27.
Hochul’s favorability also dipped slightly to 46 to 43 percent, from 48 to 42 percent in January, the poll found.
When asked which issues state lawmakers should focus on, 36 percent of voters said crime, followed by cost of living at 27 percent, and afford…
Drunk Driver Admits Causing Wrong-Way Crash In Region That Killed 'Glue To Our Families'
More than a year after a 68-year-old woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in the region by a drunk driver, the man responsible has admitted fault.
Mark Brodie, age 63, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty to a host of charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, in Schenectady County Court on Thursday, Feb. 9, in the death of Denise Guthinger.
Prosecutors said Brodie got behind the wheel on Oct. 29, 2021 after drinking alcohol and taking several controlled substances, including xanax and oxycodone. Shortly after 6 p.m., while driving in the Town of Niskayuna, he crossed the center line of…
Drunk Driver Crashes Onto Railroad Tracks, Damages Vehicle In Area, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man was driving drunk when he crashed his car onto railroad tracks, damaging his vehicle, police said.
In Ulster County, police in Saugerties were called just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, with reports of a crash on Peoples Road.
When officers arrived, they determined that 23-year-old Bilal Ahmad, of Palenville in Greene county, had driven his vehicle up onto railroad tracks after failing to negotiate a three-way intersection, Saugerties Police said.
The crash caused extensive damage to the undercarriage of Ahmad’s car.
Testing revealed that Ahmad had a blood alcohol…
Drunk, Pickaxe-Wielding Man Breaks Into Residence In Region, Attacks Homeowner, Cops Say
A homeowner in the region is no doubt shaken up, but otherwise okay after police said a drunk man wielding a pickaxe broke into his home and attacked him.
Authorities in Sullivan County were called just before 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, with reports of an assault and attempted robbery at a home in Bethel, located on Mohawk Trail.
State Police determined that the 38-year-old suspect, Daniel Desseauve, of Highland in Ulster County, approached the home carrying a pickaxe and pushed the front door open.
Once inside, he began swinging the ax at the homeowner, according to police.
The victim was …
