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'Hidden Gem': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For Fresh Food, 'Amazing' Customer Service
A new Mexican restaurant in the region is delighting customers months after opening.
Albany County eatery Taqueria Tren Maya, located in Green Island at 23 Lower Hudson Avenue, held its grand opening in late March 2023.
The restaurant, with its brightly colored interior, serves up plenty of authentic Mexican staples, including tacos, burritos, tamales, and empanadas, according to its menu.
Diners can choose from an array of meats like steak, chicken, pork, sausage, and shrimp. Tacos are served with cilantro, onions, lime, and salsa verde.
Coming see us, delicious, 23 lower Hudson Av…
Tip Lands Capital Region Man In Jail On Child Porn Charges, Police Say
A man from the region is facing child pornography charges following a cyber tip to police, authorities said.
Albany County resident Jason Sammon, age 39, of Bethlehem, was arrested Thursday, May 4, days after troopers searched his home, according to New York State Police.
During their search, troopers reportedly uncovered evidence that Sammon possessed images “consistent with child sexual exploitation,” police said.
The investigation came after the agency received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Sammon was arraigned at the Bethlehem Town Court on t…
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…
Attempted NY Child Rapist Drove 285 Miles For Sex With '13-Year-Old,' Police Say
An attempted child rapist avoided lockup after driving hundreds of miles to the region to have sex with who he thought was an underage teen, authorities said.
Cary Youngs, age 28, of Hamburg in Erie County, in western New York, was arrested Thursday, April 27, in the Capital Region, in the Albany County town of Colonie, following a police pursuit that lasted nearly 15 minutes, according to state police.
Investigators from the agency’s Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, along with the FBI, determined that he drove from Buffalo to Colonie - a distance of 28…
Road Rage: Angry Driver Causes $1K In Damage, Threatens Motorist In Capital Region, Police Say
A 36-year-old driver is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to injure another motorist and damaged their car during a road-rage incident in the region.
The Albany County incident happened Monday, April 24, on I-87 in Colonie, according to State Police.
Troopers were told that Mark Edmonds, of Albany, had called 911 and reported a two-car, hit-and-run crash near exit 6.
However, an investigation found that Edmonds had actually been in a one-car crash with a guardrail while avoiding a collision, police said.
After hitting the guardrail, Edmonds reportedly confronted and followed a…
