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Kitten’s Abuse Probe Leads To Rape, Robbery, Other Charges Against Capital Region Man
What began as an animal cruelty investigation ended with nearly a dozen criminal charges, including seven felonies, against a man from the region.
Albany County resident Preston Wido, age 36, of Latham, was indicted on rape, robbery, and nine other charges in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Wido was initially arrested by Troy Police in April 2023 after a domestic violence investigation found that he seriously injured a 2-month-old kitten at a home in Lansingburgh, according to police.
The cat’s owner brought the animal to a veterinarian, where it was determined it had suffered a c…
School Counselor, Youth Coach In Capital Region Took 'Compromising' Photos Of Child, Police Say
A middle school guidance counselor is among two people from the region who are accused of secretly taking inappropriate photos of a child.
Albany County residents Kristy Koldis, age 45, and Joshua White, age 46, both of Latham, were arrested Friday, July 28, after troopers were tipped off that inappropriate pictures of a child were being shared online.
Investigators determined that the pair had taken photos of a child without their knowledge while the victim was in “compromising positions,” according to New York State Police.
The photos involved in the case were not taken on any school pro…
Former SUNY Police Officer In Capital Region Accused Of Sexual Contact With Child, Rape
A 23-year-old police officer who was employed at two different agencies in New York has been been charged with sexual assault against a child, rape and two other offenses.
New York State Police Latham Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Orange County resident John Kyle B. Dizon, age 23, of Cornwall, on Friday, June 9, and charged him with the following:
Predatory sexual assault against a child,
Criminal sexual act in the first degree,
Rape in the first degree,
Sexual abuse in the first degree.
On Thursday, June 1, state police received information that an adult man had se…
This School District Ranks Best In Capital Region, Report Says
When it comes to getting a quality education in the Capital Region, one school district is a cut above the rest, according to a new report.
In Albany County, the North Colonie Central School District in Latham was ranked No. 1 in the Albany metro area, according to Niche’s new 2023 rankings.
The district received an overall grade of A+, with high marks in the categories of academics, teachers, college prep, and clubs & activities.
It received an A for sports, and A- for diversity, administration, and resources & facilities.
There’s work to do in the lunchroom, however, as the dist…
Gunman In Killing Of 15-Year-Old 'Beacon Of Light' From Capital Region Gets Prison Time
More than a year after a 15-year-old New York girl was gunned down during a robbery, her killer is heading to prison.
Branden Rivera, age 20, of Albany, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars in Albany County Court on Thursday, Jan. 19. It came months after he pleaded guilty to one count of attempted second-degree murder in the death of Destiny Greene.
Earlier Report: Man Pleads Guilty In Killing Of Latham 15-Year-Old Remembered As 'Beacon Of Light'
Greene, a sophomore at Latham’s Shaker High School, was shot at around 9 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, near Wilbur and Philip streets in Alba…
Woman 'Severely' Injured In Stabbing Inside Capital Region Home At Hands Of Ex-BF, Police Say
A woman is recovering from “severe” injuries suffered in a stabbing attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend inside her home in the region, authorities said.
Emergency crews in Albany County were called at around 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, with reports of a violent domestic dispute at a home in Latham, located on Fiddlers Lane.
The altercation was heard by several neighbors, who called 911, Colonie Police said.
When officers arrived, they heard commotion inside the home, where they found a 39-year-old woman suffering from severe stab wounds to her neck, head, and face, according to police.
O…
'Not Easy To Share': Popular Restaurant Closing Capital Region Location After 60 Years
After six decades of serving hungry customers, a popular restaurant in the region is closing its doors.
Ted’s Fish Fry, which has several locations in the Capital Region, will close its north Troy restaurant, located on 2nd Avenue, the company announced in a Facebook post Monday, Oct. 17.
“This news is not easy for us to share, but we have made the difficult decision to close the doors of our North Troy location,” the company wrote.
“We cannot fully express our deep gratitude for our employees, patrons and the Lansingburgh community,” the post continues. “You have supported us for 60 ye…
Capital District Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
A Capital District man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize.
Albany County resident Robert Lawlor, of Latham, won a top prize from the New York Lottery’s "$1,000,000 Bonus Word Cashword" scratch-off game, the lottery announced Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Lawlor received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported.
The winning ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops, which is located at 29 Wade Road Extension in Latham, the lottery said.
