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Video Shows Thief Nabbing Van From Area Business As 70s Rock Gives Soundtrack Video Shows Thief Nabbing Van From Area Business As 70s Rock Gives Soundtrack
Video Shows Thief Nabbing Van From Area Business As 70s Rock Gives Soundtrack Police in the region are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was caught on dashcam video stealing a cargo van. The Albany theft was reported by sheriff’s officials Monday, Oct. 23. A dash-mounted camera was rolling as the man, seen wearing a long-sleeve checkered shirt and baseball cap, jumped into the van as it was parked outside an Albany business. The video shows him driving off as the 1970 rock hit “Ride Captain Ride” by Blues Image aptly blares from the radio. According to Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, the suspect later sped away from deputies before parking t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Restaurant In Region Closes Due To Health Concerns Restaurant In Region Closes Due To Health Concerns
Restaurant In Region Closes Due To Health Concerns A family-owned Italian restaurant and pub in the region is closing after less than a year in business. Albany County eatery Joe’s Township Tavern, located in Knox at 1412 Township Road, closed on Saturday, Sept. 30, the company announced on Facebook. Owner Joe Conklin attributed the move to co-owner Nadia Raza’s declining health. “With Nadia’s health concerns, it is too much stress to keep the tavern open,” he said. “We are hoping to open Curry Patta in the future at some point and Nadia is actively searching for a location.” Conklin encouraged customers to join them one last time before…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Wanted Man Fleeing Cops Dies After Crashing In Region, Police Say Wanted Man Fleeing Cops Dies After Crashing In Region, Police Say
Wanted Man Fleeing Cops Dies After Crashing In Region, Police Say A 49-year-old man wanted by police died after leading troopers on a chase and crashing in the region, authorities said. The Albany County incident began at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, when troopers reportedly witnessed Jason Benn, of Cohoes, driving erratically in Albany, on Washington Avenue Extension. State Police said the vehicle matched the description of a vehicle that had been involved in an earlier police pursuit in Colonie. When troopers attempted to stop Benn, he refused to pull over, triggering a pursuit. During the chase, Benn struck multiple parked cars and police eve…

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by Michael Mashburn