Police on Long Island are warning of scammers with an affinity for gold jewelry.Nassau County Police issued an alert Wednesday, June 22, saying they’ve investigated several incidents since early May in which scammers approached victims and offered them a gift or asked if they wanted to buy jewelry.The scammer then placed jewelry on a victim and, while distracting them, removed a piece ...

An accused serial scammer is behind bars thanks to a savvy would-be victim in the Capital District. Colonie Police said the elderly woman called 911 Wednesday morning, June 22, saying she had received a phone call that she believed to be a scam.She told police a man had called claiming to be an attorney for her granddaughter and said he needed bail money to get her out of jail.At one ...

Two 16-and-17-year-old boys are facing charges after they were allegedly busted carrying loaded guns in the Capital District.Albany Police said they spotted the teens at around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, as the boys walked near McCrossin Avenue and Thornton Street in Albany.When detectives tried to stop the teens as part of an ongoing investigation, they took off running, police ...

If you recognize this man, police on Long Island want to hear from you. East Hampton Police said he’s accused of assaulting another person early Saturday, June 18, near Atwell Street and Muir Boulevard in East Hampton. The assault left the victim with serious injuries, according to police.Investigators described the suspect as a white or Hispanic man in his early 20s, standing ...

A man with more than 15 felony arrests who allegedly stabbed a Capital District police officer is now charged with attempted murder.Albany resident Eric Frazier, age 54, was arraigned Thursday, June 23, at Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was being treated after police shot him during the incident three days prior.Earlier report: 'Put The Knife Down': Body Cam Shows Attack ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered an investigation amid accusations that a Long Island library discriminated against the LGBT+ community.In a statement Thursday, July 23, Hochul said she was “horrified” by reports that the Smithtown Library Board had removed all pride displays and any pride book on display from the children’s sections at all four branches.The move was solidified in ...

A 20-year-old singer and songwriter from New York is impressing judges on “America’s Got Talent.”Saratoga County native Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Burnt Hills, made his debut on the hit NBC show Tuesday, June 21. And it couldn't have gone better.Earlier report: Capital District 20-Year-Old Appearing On 'America's Got Talent'The singer began his audition by playing piano and singing ...

A 20-year-old singer and songwriter from New England is impressing judges on “America’s Got Talent.”Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Boston, made his debut on the hit NBC show Tuesday, June 21. And it couldn't have gone better.Earlier report: Boston 20-Year-Old To Appear On 'America's Got Talent'The singer began his audition by playing piano and singing “She’s Got a Way,” by Billy ...

Community members have donated thousands of dollars to support the family of a teenager who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfield County.AJ DeJesus, age 18, of Bridgeport, was one of two people riding a scooter on Wednesday, June 15, when they were struck by a pickup truck, according to police.Investigators said the pair was dragged for blocks before the driver ...

Emergency crews responded after a fuel spill was discovered in a creek in the area. Greene County 911 was first alerted of trouble at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, with reports of a diesel spill in Catskill Creek in the village of Catskill, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).Several of the department’s officers, along with a team of its Spill Responders ...