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Temple Shooting: 28-Year-Old Federally Charged After Gunshots At Synagogue In Region
The man accused of opening fire at a New York synagogue on the first day of Hanukkah has been federally charged.
Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, age 28, of Schenectady, appeared in Albany federal court on Friday, Dec. 8, where he was arraigned on one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm.
According to the criminal complaint, Alkhader approached Albany’s Temple Israel, located on New Scotland Avenue, at around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 armed with a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun.
He then fired the weapon twice into the air, prosecutors allege.
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Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Region, Police Say
A suspect has been arrested in a violent robbery involving a pizza delivery driver in the region.
Nasir Shabazz, age 27, of Albany, was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 4, for allegedly attacking a female Domino’s delivery driver in August 2023.
According to Albany Police, the victim delivered pizza to Shabazz’ home near North Pearl Street and Livingston Avenue just before midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
When she informed him of the delivery fee, he allegedly punched the woman in the face several times and stole the food.
The victim suffered pain and swelling in her face.
Shabazz was ch…
Armed Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed After Targeting Branch In Region, Police Say
A 59-year-old man is accused of robbing a bank in the region at gunpoint.
The robbery happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Albany at the Broadview bank on State Street, according to Albany Police.
Investigators said Leonard Price, of Albany, entered the branch and displayed a handgun, demanding money from the drawer.
The teller complied and Price fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.
No employees or customers were injured during the robbery.
Price was arrested Saturday, Aug. 12, on suspicion of first-degree robbery. Following arraignment, he was ordered held…
New Update: Woman, Dog From Region Missing For 2 Weeks Found In NYC
A woman from the region who had been missing for two weeks has been found.
Alexandra McGuinness, age 42, of Albany, had last been seen Wednesday, June 28, in Albany, near Grove and Helderberg avenues, according to Albany Police.
Earlier Report: Albany Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC
On Friday, July 14, police announced that McGuinness and her dog had been found in New York City and were both in good health.
No other information was provided.
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Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a New York woman who has been missing for over a week…
New Update: Missing Woman From Region Found Dead
The search for a missing woman from the region has ended in tragedy two days after she went missing.
Okelly Yhap, age 29, of Albany, had last been seen at around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9, near Alexander and Clinton streets.
On Tuesday, July 11, Albany Police announced that Yhap was found dead in the town of Bethlehem.
Police did not speculate on a possible cause of death.
The investigation is ongoing, but her death does not appear suspicious, according to police.
In their initial announcement, police said Yhap was developmentally disabled, deaf, and had a history of depression.
Woman From Region Missing Over Week Spotted With Dog In NYC
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a New York woman who has been missing for over a week.
Alexandra McGuinness, age 42, of Albany, was last seen Wednesday, June 28, in Albany, near Grove and Helderberg avenues, according to Albany Police.
Surveillance video showed her the following day walking in Manhattan with rolling luggage and her black labradoodle, “Batman.”
McGuinness is described as 5-feet-6-inches tall and approximately 115 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray coat, blue jeans, and white shoes.
Albany Police said investigators ar…
Murder Solved: Duo Indicted For Decades-Old Stabbing In Region
After several years of old-fashioned detective work, two men have been charged in the fatal stabbing of a fellow inmate that took place on Christmas Eve at a prison in Northern Westchester.
Both Steven Smith, age 60, of Salisbury, North Carolina, and Allah-Son-Allah, age 53, of Albany, have been indicted in the 1995 fatal stabbing of Michael Jones that took place at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, June 6.
According to the DA's Office, on December 24, 1995, around 8 p.m., Jones, wh…
Employee Killed, 2 Others Injured, Including Child, In Shooting At Area Barber Shop
A 47-year-old employee was killed and two others were injured, including a young child, when a gunman opened fire at a barber shop in the region.
The shooting happened at around 2:45 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in Albany, at the Village Barber & Beauty on Second Avenue near Slingerland Street, according to Albany Police.
When officers arrived they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside the business, including the employee, who had been shot in his torso and shoulder.
He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Owner Reginal…
