Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day' Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day'
Here's Where NYers Can Snag Free Cup Of Joe This 'National Coffee Day' Java heads won’t want to miss this giveaway. In honor of National Coffee Day, New York convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops will hand out free cups of Joe at all locations on Friday, Sept. 29, the company announced. Customers can enjoy any size hot, iced, or cold brew coffee with any flavor, on the house, from noon to close. “When we say free, we mean free!” the company said in a press release. “There’s no additional purchase necessary to receive your free coffee. We make it easy, with no strings attached.” Whether you're going hot or iced, it's always a good time for pumpkin spice…
Mechanicville Man Caught With Stolen RV From Dealership, Police Say Mechanicville Man Caught With Stolen RV From Dealership, Police Say
Mechanicville Man Caught With Stolen RV From Dealership, Police Say A man from the region is facing charges after police linked him to a stolen RV that was taken from a local dealership. Saratoga County resident Andrew Castle, age 50, of Mechanicville, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 26, by New York State Police. According to troopers, the agency was first contacted on Friday, Aug. 25, about an RV that was missing from a Clifton Park dealership. The vehicle, valued at over $50,000, was later found in Schaghticoke in Rensselaer County. Investigators determined that Castle was in possession of it. Troopers returned the RV to its rightful owner. It was not immed…
New Update: NY Man Located After Being Missing For 2 Weeks New Update: NY Man Located After Being Missing For 2 Weeks
New Update: NY Man Located After Being Missing For 2 Weeks Update: A New York man who had been missing for two weeks has been found. New York State Police said Donald L. Eldred was last seen in the Chenango County village of Oxford, located about 30 miles north of Binghamton. Late Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 27, state police announced that Eldred has been located safely.  "Thank you for the help," police said. No further info was release. Original report: A statewide alert has been issued for a New York man believed to be driving in an SUV. New York State Police say Donald L. Eldred was last seen in the Chenango County village of Oxf…
Child Porn: Capital Region Man Caught With Hundreds Of Illicit Images Gets Federal Prison Child Porn: Capital Region Man Caught With Hundreds Of Illicit Images Gets Federal Prison
Child Porn: Capital Region Man Caught With Hundreds Of Illicit Images Gets Federal Prison A 38-year-old man from the region will spend years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Daniel Quintero, of Schenectady, was sentenced to six years behind bars in federal court in Albany Tuesday, Sept. 26. It came after he admitted to downloading hundreds of videos and images depicting child sex abuse between May 2019 and March 2022. Investigators with the FBI’s Albany Child Exploitation Task Force found the illicit images on multiple electronic devices and a cloud storage account belonging to Quintero. In addition to his prison sentence, he was ordered to complete 10 years…
This City In Region Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say This City In Region Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say
This City In Region Has Best Downtown Shopping District In NY, New Rankings Say If you’re in need of some retail therapy, there’s no better place in New York to get your shopping on than this popular locale, according to a new ranking. In Dutchess County, the city of Beacon was named as having the best “Main Street” shopping district in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. The ranking, which includes towns with fewer than 90,000 residents in all 50 states, sought to pinpoint those “quaint, small-town” shopping centers offering an alternative to the bustling big-box stores and megamalls all too common across the country. “Beacon, on the Hudson River north of New Yo…
Pair Of Potential New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic: Here's Latest Pair Of Potential New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic: Here's Latest
Pair Of Potential New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic: Here's Latest A pair of potential new tropical systems with the potential for development are being monitored by forecasters. The first, off the coast of Florida, is far west of Tropical Storm Philippe, which is now near the eastern Caribbean. (See the first image above.) "Even if a named storm does not form, tropical moisture from the region could continue to fuel downpours and thunderstorms in part of the Southeast in the coming days," according to AccuWeather.com. "The weather setup will also lead to coastal hazards all along the Eastern Seaboard, regardless of whether an organized system develops." …
New Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere New Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere
New Restaurant In Capital Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere Puerto Rican fusion is on the menu at a new restaurant in the region earning high praise just weeks into business. Rensselaer County eatery Viejo San Juan, located in Troy at 697 Hoosick Road, held its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 9. The business also carries Hispanic grocery items and offers catering services. Adorning its menu are a rotating selection of entrees including jerk chicken, sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, and pastelon, made with thinly sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese. Interior of Viejo San JuanFacebook/Viejo San Juan In Troy Diners can also opt for t…
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime
Target To Close Stores In 4 States, Including NY, Citing Theft, Organized Retail Crime Citing incidents involving violence and theft, Target announced it is closing nine stores in four states, including one in New York. The New York store is in Manhattan, at 517 E 117th St. Three other stores are in California, in the San Francisco/Oakland market, and three in Oregon, in Portland. The other two stores are in Seattle, Washington. "We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance," the company said in a statement released Tuesday afternoo…
Support Rises For 'Loving' Mom, Special Ed Teacher From Capital Region After Brain Injury Support Rises For 'Loving' Mom, Special Ed Teacher From Capital Region After Brain Injury
Support Rises For 'Loving' Mom, Special Ed Teacher From Capital Region After Brain Injury The community is rallying around a beloved teacher and mother from the region who is recovering from a brain injury. Lindsey Dutelle, age 38, of Schenectady, suffered a pulmonary embolism - a blood clot in the lungs - in August 2023, according to a GoFundMe campaign. The incident sent the “loving” wife and mother of three young children into cardiac arrest, resulting in brain damage due to a lack of oxygen. In the weeks since, Dutelle, a special education teacher in the Scotia-Glenville Central School District, has been in the intensive care unit as medical bills pile up. “Lindsey has a v…
Capitol Riot: Area Man Who Punched Cop, Stole Shield Sentenced To Federal Prison Capitol Riot: Area Man Who Punched Cop, Stole Shield Sentenced To Federal Prison
Capitol Riot: Area Man Who Punched Cop, Stole Shield Sentenced To Federal Prison A New York man will spend nearly three years in federal prison for assaulting a police officer while trying to breach the US Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. Jonathan Munafo, age 36, of Albany, was sentenced to 33 months behind bars in US District Court in Washington, DC on Friday, Sept. 22. “His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the US Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election,” reads a statement from the US Attorney’s Office. Related Report: 'No Regrets': Pot-Smoking Schenectady Man Donning Fak…
NY Times Columnist Apologizes For Viral $78 Newark Airport Meal Tweet NY Times Columnist Apologizes For Viral $78 Newark Airport Meal Tweet
NY Times Columnist Apologizes For Viral $78 Newark Airport Meal Tweet "I probably shouldn't have written that tweet." David Brooks, a conservative columnist for the New York Times, expressed regret for a tweet where he complained about spending $78 for a meal of a hamburger, fries and bourbon at Newark Airport. This meal just cost me $78 at Newark Airport. This is why Americans think the economy is terrible. pic.twitter.com/1qeV9qOBL3 — David Brooks (@nytdavidbrooks) September 21, 2023 The viral post on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) has been viewed more than 38 million times, earning Brooks plenty of mockery and the restaurant, Smokehouse, lo…
Double-Fatal I-84 Crash: Update Released On 5 Students' Conditions, Bus Driver ID'd Double-Fatal I-84 Crash: Update Released On 5 Students' Conditions, Bus Driver ID'd
Double-Fatal I-84 Crash: Update Released On 5 Students' Conditions, Bus Driver ID'd An update has just been released on the conditions of five students who suffered critical injuries after a charter bus crashed down a 50-foot ravine, killing two adults on board, late last week in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened on westbound I-84 in Orange County at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, in the town of Wawayanda, near Exit 15. The bus, which was heading to a band camp in northeastern Pennsylvania, went through a wire barrier and down the embankment. It was one of six buses carrying marching band members from Farmingdale High School on Long Island. Around 43 people …