New Update: Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman In Capital Region Crosswalk, Police Say New Update: Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman In Capital Region Crosswalk, Police Say
New Update: Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Killing Woman In Capital Region Crosswalk, Police Say This story has been updated. Police have arrested a suspected hit-and-run driver hours after he allegedly struck and killed a woman at a crosswalk in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, on State Route 50 in the town of Ballston. A preliminary investigation found that a vehicle was driving northbound on State Route 50 when it struck a woman in a marked crosswalk near Brookline Road, according to New York State Police. Immediately following the crash, the suspect continued driving and fled the scene, troopers said. The victim, identifie…
14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days 14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days
14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days Authorities are working to locate a teenager from the region who has been missing for nearly a week. Saratoga County resident Jeremiah Wakefield, age 14, of Halfmoon, was last seen on Friday, Nov. 10, according to sheriff's officials. He is believed to be in the Clifton Park or Halfmoon areas. Wakefield is 5-feet-6-inches tall and 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, a black jacket, and white sneakers. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office at 518-885-6761. Share thi…
Customers Tackle Mask-Wearing Robber Targeting Capital Region Restaurant, Police Say Customers Tackle Mask-Wearing Robber Targeting Capital Region Restaurant, Police Say
Customers Tackle Mask-Wearing Robber Targeting Capital Region Restaurant, Police Say Several customers came to the rescue when a man claiming to have a gun attempted to rob a business in the region, police said. The Saratoga County incident happened Saturday, Nov. 11, in the town of Halfmoon, at the Mi Mexico Lindo y Taqueria located on Route 9. A man wearing a ski mask entered the restaurant at around 4:30 p.m. and tried robbing employees while claiming to have a gun, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, they found the suspect being held down by several customers. There were no reports of injuries. He initially gave deputies a fake na…
Fiery Fatal Crash: 53-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Westchester Fiery Fatal Crash: 53-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Westchester
Fiery Fatal Crash: 53-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Westchester Police are investigating after a middle-aged man was killed in a fiery overnight crash on I-87. It happened in Westchester just before 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 on northbound I-87 in the village of Tarrytown. When New York State Police troopers arrived at the scene, a tractor-trailer was fully engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation determined that the driver and sole occupant, Saratoga County resident Richard A. Simmons, age 53, of Clifton Park, left the roadway just prior to the new Tappan Zee Bridge, striking the guide rail and a storage outbuilding. Simmons was pronounced de…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third-prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Saratoga County at the Stewart’s Shops in Ballston Spa, located at 448 Geyser Road. It was sold for the drawing held on Saturday, Nov. 4, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.
New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way' New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way'
New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Perfect In Every Way' A new restaurant in the region serving Indian cuisine is getting plenty of praise days into business. Saratoga County eatery Kati Roll Wala, located in Clifton Park at 309 Clifton Park Center Road, held its grand opening Monday, Oct. 30. The star of the show is the Kati roll, an Indian layered flatbread wrap typically filled with coriander chutney, egg, and chicken. Diners can choose from over a dozen such wraps, including the Paneer Tikka Roll, made with Indian cottage cheese, marinated in spicy tandoori marinade, grilled, and wrapped in Indian roti bread. Rollin' into the weekend w…
Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough' Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough'
Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough' The family of a beloved teacher who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the region is calling for change after the man responsible was given no more than 36 months behind bars. Saratoga County resident John Lincoln-Lynch, age 57, of Moreau, was sentenced to an indeterminate term of one to three years in prison in Saratoga County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 31. It followed his guilty plea to a felony charge of leaving the scene of the crash that claimed the life of 67-year-old South Glens Falls native Paul Trombley. Earlier Report: Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In South Glens Falls …
Wrong Driveway Killing: Trial Date Set For NY Homeowner Accused Of Shooting 20-Year-Old Wrong Driveway Killing: Trial Date Set For NY Homeowner Accused Of Shooting 20-Year-Old
Wrong Driveway Killing: Trial Date Set For NY Homeowner Accused Of Shooting 20-Year-Old A trial date has been set for the man accused of opening fire on a car that mistakenly turned into his driveway in upstate New York, killing a 20-year-old woman. Jury selection in Kevin Monohan’s murder trial will begin on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, with the trial expected to start two days later, Washington County District Attorney Anthony Jordan told Daily Voice. He expects the trial to last two to three weeks. Monohan, age 65, is currently locked up without bail, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Kaylin Gillis. Earlier Report: Wrong Turn Shooting: Suspect In …
Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway
Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway A man was struck and killed while walking on a roadway in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, on Route 9 in the town of Halfmoon, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Blackburn, age 41, was walking along Route 9 near Sitterly Road when he was struck by a box car. Blackburn, of Clifton Park, was taken to Samaritan Hospital where he died from his injuries, deputies said. The 41-year-old truck driver, of Saugerties in Ulster County, was not injured and remained at the scene. He was not arrested, and no criminal charges we…
'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance 'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance
'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance A new Japanese restaurant is delighting diners just days after holding its grand opening in the region. Saratoga County eatery Haru Japanese Steak House, located in Saratoga Springs at 15 Old Gick Road, opened Thursday, Oct. 19. The site was previously home to a Golden Corral. Under the direction of owner Tehen Yu, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Japanese fare, including sushi, teriyaki, and udon bowls. There’s also a hibachi grill, where chefs prepare filet mignon, seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients right in front of you. Haru Japanese Steak House Facebook/Je…
'Swatting' Prank Disrupts Schools Across NY; Gov. Hochul Vows To Punish Perpetrators 'Swatting' Prank Disrupts Schools Across NY; Gov. Hochul Vows To Punish Perpetrators
'Swatting' Prank Disrupts Schools Across NY; Gov. Hochul Vows To Punish Perpetrators Police are investigating a series of prank bomb threats that disrupted schools across New York. At least a dozen school districts reported so-called swatting threats on Wednesday morning, Oct. 18, including in the Capital Region and on Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced. In Albany County, the Green Island Union Free School District sent an email to parents saying they received a threatening email at around 9 a.m. stating that bombs had been planted on campuses across the state. Similar messages were received at schools in Saratoga County, and on Long Island, including at Pl…
Ex-Corrections Officer Brings 'Ghost Gun' Into Capital Region Business Ex-Corrections Officer Brings 'Ghost Gun' Into Capital Region Business
Ex-Corrections Officer Brings 'Ghost Gun' Into Capital Region Business A former corrections officer is facing years behind bars for attempting to bring a so-called ghost gun into a business in the region. Timothy Feldman, age 22, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in Saratoga County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 17, stemming from an arrest in July 2023. According to prosecutors, a bouncer at a Saratoga Springs bar caught Feldman, a former Schoharie County Corrections Officer, with a gun as he entered the business early on July 23, 2023. The bouncer contacted police, who determined that the gun did not have a valid serial number and was an untraceable,…