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Popular Discount Bakery Chain Shutters All Stores In Region Popular Discount Bakery Chain Shutters All Stores In Region
Popular Discount Bakery Chain Shutters All Stores In Region It’s the end of an era for bakery bargain shoppers as longtime staple Freihofer’s Bakery Outlet has permanently closed. The discount bakery chain has shuttered dozens of stores across the Northeast, including all of its New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts locations. “After careful analysis and consideration, we made the difficult decision to permanently close 28 of our outlet stores…” a representative for Bimbo Bakeries, Freihofer's parent company, told Daily Voice. Any leftover products were expected to be donated to local food banks. “We appreciate all of our associates who worked …
Update: Patient Charged After Bomb Threat Evacuates Hospital In Region Update: Patient Charged After Bomb Threat Evacuates Hospital In Region
Update: Patient Charged After Bomb Threat Evacuates Hospital In Region This story has been updated. A former patient is facing charges in connection with a hoax bomb threat that forced the partial evacuation of a hospital in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 8 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Saratoga Hospital on Church Street in Saratoga Springs. Police said officers responded to the hospital’s emergency department for a reported bomb threat. The area was briefly evacuated while the agency used an explosive detection K-9 team to sweep the building. No explosive devices were found, and nobody was injured. In an update hours later, S…
Inmate Found Dead In Area Jail Cell Days After Arrest Inmate Found Dead In Area Jail Cell Days After Arrest
Inmate Found Dead In Area Jail Cell Days After Arrest An inmate was found dead at a jail in the region days after his arrest. Saratoga County Sheriff’s officials said Derek Labutta, age 43, of Schenectady, was found unresponsive in his cell at the county jail in Ballston Spa on Monday evening, March 18. Labutta, who was alone in the cell at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene. His death came just two days after Saratoga Springs Police arrested him in a public parking garage on Woodlawn Avenue on Saturday morning, March 16. Police said patrol officers spotted Labutta and another individual entering a vestibule and smoking an illegal su…
Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ Area Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ Area Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M
Marylou Whitney’s ‘Majestic’ Area Estate With Chapel, 11-Car Garage Lists For $16M Marylou Whitney’s stunning New York estate has hit the market nearly five years after the socialite and philanthropist’s death. Saratoga County’s “Cady Hill” – located in Saratoga Springs at 40 Geyser Road – officially listed for $16 million on Thursday, March 14. Situated on a massive 120 acres, the 6,200-square-foot mansion was built in 1851 and boasts seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. “Exquisite and majestic, the timeless and classic elegance of Cady Hill has been the scene of scores of social events and gatherings with family, friends, celebrities and politicians, many of which were …
State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Region, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Region, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police
State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Region, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police A state employee at a facility in the region is accused of abusing a developmentally disabled client before another worker attempted to cover it up, police said. Troopers in Saratoga County were called to the Department of Developmental Services Offices (DDSO) care facility on Alpine Meadows Road in Greenfield on Saturday, March 2, for a reported abuse. State Police said an investigation found that an employee, 53-year-old Sandra Villafane, struck and injured a non-verbal resident who is diagnosed with multiple developmental disabilities. Troopers also discovered that another employee, 37-…
'Inexcusable': Owner Of Area Deli Admits Abandoning Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps 'Inexcusable': Owner Of Area Deli Admits Abandoning Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps
'Inexcusable': Owner Of Area Deli Admits Abandoning Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps The owner of a popular restaurant in the region will avoid jail time after confessing that he abandoned a woman’s cat in sub-freezing temperatures. Saratoga County resident Anthony Gargano, age 49, of Gansevoort, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of violating the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law in Milton Town Court on Tuesday, March 5. Sheriff’s officials said Gargano – who owns Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria in Saratoga Springs – left the cat outside of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter after hours on the night of Thursday, Jan. 4. Temperatures at the time hovered aroun…
Ex-Corrections Officer Who Brought 'Ghost Gun' Into Local Business Gets Prison Time Ex-Corrections Officer Who Brought 'Ghost Gun' Into Local Business Gets Prison Time
Ex-Corrections Officer Who Brought 'Ghost Gun' Into Local Business Gets Prison Time A former corrections officer will spend years in prison for attempting to bring an untraceable gun into a business in the region. Timothy Feldman, age 23, was sentenced to between two and six years behind bars in Saratoga County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. According to prosecutors, a bouncer at a Saratoga Springs bar caught Feldman, a former Schoharie County Corrections Officer, with the weapon as he entered the crowded Caroline Street business early on July 23, 2023. Earlier Report: Ex-Corrections Officer Brings 'Ghost Gun' Into Saratoga Springs Business The bouncer contacted pol…
Registered Sex Offender Rapes Child In Region, Police Say Registered Sex Offender Rapes Child In Region, Police Say
Registered Sex Offender Rapes Child In Region, Police Say A registered sex offender is facing fresh charges after allegedly raping a child in the region, police said. Saratoga Springs Police arrested Terrance Crawford, age 38, on Monday, Feb. 19, after they were contacted by a relative of the alleged victim. The family member told investigators they had discovered incriminating social media conversations between Crawford and the child, police said. Following an investigation, Crawford was arrested without incident and charged with rape and criminal sex act, both felonies. Authorities did not reveal the child’s age, gender, or relationship to th…
Update: Cause Of Death Revealed For 25-Year-Old Killed At Home In Region Update: Cause Of Death Revealed For 25-Year-Old Killed At Home In Region
Update: Cause Of Death Revealed For 25-Year-Old Killed At Home In Region Authorities have released new details in the case of a 25-year-old woman from the region who was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Saratoga County resident Brianna Craig was found dead at her Saratoga Springs apartment on Vanderbilt Avenue at around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. After speaking with neighbors, detectives identified Craig’s ex-boyfriend, 31-year-old Sebastian Mabb, as a person of interest in the case. Officers found him nearly 90 minutes later and detained him without incident. Earlier Report: Update: Woman ID'd As Murder Victim At Saratoga Springs Home; Victim's …
Update: Woman ID'd As Murder Victim At Area Home; Victim's Ex-Boyfriend Charged Update: Woman ID'd As Murder Victim At Area Home; Victim's Ex-Boyfriend Charged
Update: Woman ID'd As Murder Victim At Area Home; Victim's Ex-Boyfriend Charged This story has been updated. A 25-year-old woman was killed inside her apartment in the region and police have arrested her ex-boyfriend on murder charges. Saratoga Springs Police said someone called 911 at around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, reporting a deceased woman at the Vanderbilt Terrace apartments, located on Vanderbilt Avenue. Medics arrived within five minutes and pronounced the woman, identified by police as Brianna Craig, dead at the scene. Craig was the unit’s sole occupant. After speaking with neighbors, detectives identified Craig ex-boyfriend, 31-year-old Sebastian Mabb, as …
Duo's Stolen Joyride Ends In Pursuit, Crash In Region, Police Say Duo's Stolen Joyride Ends In Pursuit, Crash In Region, Police Say
Duo's Stolen Joyride Ends In Pursuit, Crash In Region, Police Say A 17-year-old boy and a second defendant are accused of stealing a car and leading police on a chase before crashing in the region. The Saratoga County incident began around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, when a resident reported their car stolen from the driveway of their Saratoga Springs home. Officers spotted the vehicle a short time later on Circular Street and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over. They pursued the car for nearly three miles before the driver lost control and crashed on Jones Road in the town of Wilton. The driver and a passenger then fled on foo…
Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Region Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Region
Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Region Slot machines and blackjack games came to an abrupt halt after a bomb threat was made against a casino in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Saratoga Casino Hotel located in Saratoga Springs. Police said guests and employees were evacuated after a bomb threat was made against the property. Members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department and Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office swept the building using explosive detection dogs and determined the building was safe. It was not immediately clear how employees first learned of the threat. …
NY Vacation: Hudson Valley's Own Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Empire State Hotel NY Vacation: Hudson Valley's Own Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Empire State Hotel
NY Vacation: Hudson Valley's Own Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Empire State Hotel It wasn’t exactly Walley World, but actor Chevy Chase still had a good time on his vacation to Upstate New York. The 80-year-old “Saturday Night Live” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” star was spotted in Saratoga County on Monday, Jan. 22 at the historic Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Flanked by his wife Jayni and their actress daughter Caley, Chase posed for a family photo on a staircase in the hotel’s lobby. “Wonderful weekend in Saratoga Springs,” he captioned the photo, which was shared on his verified Instagram account. View this post on Instagram …
Owner Of Area Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims Owner Of Area Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims
Owner Of Area Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims Calls to boycott a restaurant in the region are growing amid allegations that its owner abandoned a woman’s cat in sub-freezing temperatures. Saratoga County eatery Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria, located in Saratoga Springs, has disabled its Facebook comments, deleted its Instagram account, and is receiving a barrage of angry reviews on Yelp. The backlash comes after owner Anthony Gargano reportedly grew fed up with the “sweet” ginger cat, named Kane, showing up to his Spring Street eatery, where it was “loved by many” and often fed by employees, according to a GoFundMe. On the night o…
Burglar Smashes Way Into Stewart's Shops In Region, Police Say Burglar Smashes Way Into Stewart's Shops In Region, Police Say
Burglar Smashes Way Into Stewart's Shops In Region, Police Say It didn’t take long for police to track down an accused burglar who allegedly smashed his way into a convenience store in the region. Officers in Saratoga Springs responded to the Stewart’s Shops near Broadway and Circular Street after an alarm was triggered at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. The store’s front window had been shattered and there was evidence that someone had gone inside, police said. During their investigation, officers located 45-year-old Stephen Parker nearby and arrested him without incident. Parker, who is homeless, was charged with: Burglary (felony) Criminal mis…
Man Breaks Into Area Home, Stabs Resident, Police Say Man Breaks Into Area Home, Stabs Resident, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Area Home, Stabs Resident, Police Say A 48-year-old man is accused of breaking into a home in the region and stabbing a resident. The Saratoga County incident happened Friday, Jan. 12 in the town of Malta, at a residence on Knabner Road. Sheriff’s officials said deputies were called at around 12:45 a.m. for a disturbance call. An investigation found that George Tinoco, of Saratoga Springs, entered the home through a window while armed with a knife. He allegedly then stabbed a woman in her arm. Investigators said the attack happened while a child was present in the home. The child was not injured. The victim was taken to Sara…
'Senseless': Drunk Driver Imprisoned For Area Crash That Killed Mother Of 3 'Senseless': Drunk Driver Imprisoned For Area Crash That Killed Mother Of 3
'Senseless': Drunk Driver Imprisoned For Area Crash That Killed Mother Of 3 An admitted drunk driver will spend years behind bars for causing a highway crash in the region that killed a mother of three. Richard Irelan, age 45, of Johnstown in Fulton County, was sentenced to an indeterminate term of two to six years in prison in Saratoga County Court on Friday, Jan. 19, in the death of Amanda Sullivan. The fatal wreck happened just before 8 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Saratoga County, on I-87 in the Town of Wilton. Earlier Report: 'Wonderful' Mother Of 3 Killed In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash On Wilton Highway New York State Police said Irelan was drivi…
$4.3M 'Iconic' Mansion, Former Restaurant Among Region's Priciest Homes On Market $4.3M 'Iconic' Mansion, Former Restaurant Among Region's Priciest Homes On Market
$4.3M 'Iconic' Mansion, Former Restaurant Among Region's Priciest Homes On Market House hunters have a rare opportunity to own a piece of culinary history. Saratoga County’s Villa Balsamo – located in Saratoga Springs at 2255 Ballston Avenue – is currently the county’s most expensive home on the market at $4.3 million. Built in 1929, the 14-acre estate was opened to the public as a restaurant in 1976, regularly welcoming in hungry travelers heading to Saratoga Race Course on Route 50. The restaurant closed after the 2017 season and the property has been for sale since July 2023. The main staircase at Villa Balsamo. eXp Realty “Nestled in the picturesque Saratoga S…
$100K Smash-Grab: Duo Steals Luxury Handbags From Area Boutique In Under 2 Minutes $100K Smash-Grab: Duo Steals Luxury Handbags From Area Boutique In Under 2 Minutes
$100K Smash-Grab: Duo Steals Luxury Handbags From Area Boutique In Under 2 Minutes They were in and out in under two minutes. Police are working to track down two burglars who smashed their way into a luxury boutique in the region before making off with tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise. The Saratoga County break-in happened at around 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 in Saratoga Springs, at Lola Saratoga on Broadway. Saratoga Springs Police said officers arrived to find the glass door broken. A review of the store’s surveillance footage showed the two men smashing their way in and grabbing numerous handbags. They were gone in less than 120 seconds. Owner Megan …
Inmate Assaults, Injures Corrections Officer At Jail In Region, Police Say Inmate Assaults, Injures Corrections Officer At Jail In Region, Police Say
Inmate Assaults, Injures Corrections Officer At Jail In Region, Police Say A jail inmate in the region is accused of attacking a corrections officer, leaving them with injuries requiring medical attention. The incident happened Monday, Dec. 4, at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in Ballston Spa. Sheriff’s officials said Godfrey Waldron, age 44, of Saratoga Springs, assaulted a corrections officer, injuring the officer’s face. The officer was treated at the scene before being taken to Malta Med Emergent Care for further treatment. Waldron was arraigned in Milton Town Court and was ordered held at the jail without bail. 
Expectant Mother From Region Who Died Giving Birth Remembered As 'Friend To All' Expectant Mother From Region Who Died Giving Birth Remembered As 'Friend To All'
Expectant Mother From Region Who Died Giving Birth Remembered As 'Friend To All' Emma McTiernan never got to meet her newborn son, Finn. The 36-year-old wife and mother from Cohoes in Albany County died early Wednesday, Nov. 8, due to complications experienced during childbirth, according to her obituary. McTiernan’s untimely death leaves her husband, Joe, to raise their son on his own. “On the night of the joyous occasion of delivering our beautiful baby boy, complications arose and Emma wasn’t able to pull through,” Mr. McTiernan wrote on Facebook. “I cannot comprehend what has happened. This vibrant woman, incredible wife, loving mother and caring friend was stol…
'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance 'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance
'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance A new Japanese restaurant is delighting diners just days after holding its grand opening in the region. Saratoga County eatery Haru Japanese Steak House, located in Saratoga Springs at 15 Old Gick Road, opened Thursday, Oct. 19. The site was previously home to a Golden Corral. Under the direction of owner Tehen Yu, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Japanese fare, including sushi, teriyaki, and udon bowls. There’s also a hibachi grill, where chefs prepare filet mignon, seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients right in front of you. Haru Japanese Steak House Facebook/Je…
Ex-Corrections Officer Brings 'Ghost Gun' Into Business In Region Ex-Corrections Officer Brings 'Ghost Gun' Into Business In Region
Ex-Corrections Officer Brings 'Ghost Gun' Into Business In Region A former corrections officer is facing years behind bars for attempting to bring a so-called ghost gun into a business in the region. Timothy Feldman, age 22, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in Saratoga County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 17, stemming from an arrest in July 2023. According to prosecutors, a bouncer at a Saratoga Springs bar caught Feldman, a former Schoharie County Corrections Officer, with a gun as he entered the business early on July 23, 2023. The bouncer contacted police, who determined that the gun did not have a valid serial number and was an untraceable,…
Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region
Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region It wasn’t quite the billion-dollar jackpot, but a lucky player from the region still hit it big in the latest Powerball drawing. In Saratoga County, a second prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Ballston Spa, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2467 Route 9. The incredibly lucky ticket was purchased for the drawing held Wednesday night, Oct. 11, the New York Lottery announced. A smaller yet still impressive third prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Saratoga Springs, at the Friendly Fuel Stops located at 54 Church Street. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 22-…
Oops: Man's Shrooms, Weed Discovered After Fire Alarm At Home In Region, Police Say Oops: Man's Shrooms, Weed Discovered After Fire Alarm At Home In Region, Police Say
Oops: Man's Shrooms, Weed Discovered After Fire Alarm At Home In Region, Police Say He would’ve gotten away with it, if it weren’t for that pesky fire alarm. A 34-year-old man from the region is facing felony drug charges after police allegedly uncovered illegal amounts of narcotics inside his home. The Saratoga County discovery, made in June 2023 but not made public until Thursday, Oct. 12, occurred at a Saratoga Springs home on Elm Street, according to Saratoga Springs Police. Emergency crews were initially called to the home at around 9:30 a.m. after a fire alarm sounded. While checking inside the home, firefighters reportedly uncovered “large quantities” of psilocybi…
Hospital Stabbings: ID Released For Patient Accused Of Attacking Nurses In Region Hospital Stabbings: ID Released For Patient Accused Of Attacking Nurses In Region
Hospital Stabbings: ID Released For Patient Accused Of Attacking Nurses In Region A patient accused of stabbing two nurses at a hospital in the region has been arrested a week after the attacks. Scott Williams, age 60, of Hudson Falls in Washington County, was taken into custody Sunday, Oct. 8, on an open arrest warrant, according to Saratoga Springs Police. Investigators said Williams is behind the attack that happened early Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Saratoga Hospital located in Saratoga Springs. Earlier Report: Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Saratoga Hospital, Police Say He allegedly stabbed two nurses, leaving them with visible injuries, police said. Both victims wer…
Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Region, Police Say Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Region, Police Say
Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Region, Police Say Two nurses are recovering after a patient allegedly stabbed them at a hospital in the region. The Saratoga County attack happened early Sunday, Oct. 1, in Saratoga Springs at the Saratoga Hospital. According to sheriff’s officials, the suspect stabbed both employees, leaving them with visible injuries. The wounds were not considered life threatening. It was not immediately clear what led up to the incident. Deputies did not reveal the suspect’s name, age, or gender, but said they will face criminal charges. In a statement Monday, Oct. 2, Saratoga Hospital said the situation was “resolve…
Judge Tosses Off-Duty Cop's Attempted Murder Charge In Area Shooting Melee Judge Tosses Off-Duty Cop's Attempted Murder Charge In Area Shooting Melee
Judge Tosses Off-Duty Cop's Attempted Murder Charge In Area Shooting Melee A judge has dismissed an attempted murder charge against an off-duty sheriff’s deputy who was shot nearly a dozen times by police following a late-night melee in the region. The Saratoga County incident, which was captured on officer-worn body camera footage, happened at around 3 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 in Saratoga Springs near Broadway and Caroline Street. Police said Vito Caselnova, an off-duty sheriff’s deputy in Rutland County, Vermont, was attacked by a group of six people, prompting him to pull a gun. Earlier Report: Gag Order: Saratoga Springs Barred From Speaking About Sh…
Popular Pizza Guru Reviews Eatery In Region: 'Absolutely Mystifying I've Never Had This' Popular Pizza Guru Reviews Eatery In Region: 'Absolutely Mystifying I've Never Had This'
Popular Pizza Guru Reviews Eatery In Region: 'Absolutely Mystifying I've Never Had This' After driving past the place “a million times” over the years, Dave Portnoy finally stopped at a pizzeria in the region to see what all the fuss is about. The self-proclaimed pizza expert and Barstool Sports owner, age 46, visited Saratoga County eatery 9 Miles East Farm in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, Sept. 7, for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series on YouTube. “It’s absolutely mystifying I’ve never had this pizza. Mystifying,” he said, adding that several people have recommended the restaurant to him over the years. Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By Glenville Eatery:…
Robbery Spree: Man Targets Businesses In Region For Quick Cash, Police Say Robbery Spree: Man Targets Businesses In Region For Quick Cash, Police Say
Robbery Spree: Man Targets Businesses In Region For Quick Cash, Police Say A man is behind bars in connection with a string of robberies targeting businesses in the region. Police in Saratoga County were initially called Sunday evening, Sept. 3, for a robbery in Saratoga Springs at the Ben & Jerry’s on Phila Street, according to police. Investigators said 40-year-old Daniel McKay, of Amsterdam in Montgomery County, walked in and told an employee he was robbing the store. He implied that he had a gun but did not show any weapon. The employee handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and McKay fled the scene, police said. No customers or employees were injured.…
Child Porn Bust: Man From Region Found With Illicit Images After Online Tip, Police Say Child Porn Bust: Man From Region Found With Illicit Images After Online Tip, Police Say
Child Porn Bust: Man From Region Found With Illicit Images After Online Tip, Police Say A 41-year-old man from the region is facing charges after he was allegedly caught with child pornography. Saratoga County resident Luke Fletcher, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Monday, Aug. 28, by New York State Police. According to troopers, the agency received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, prompting a search of Fletcher’s home. Inside, they reportedly found images “consistent with child sexual exploitation.” Fletcher was arrested at his home on suspicion of possessing a sexual performance by a child, a felony. He was issued an appearance t…