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Saratoga Firefighter Anthony Stefanacci, Age 17, Dies
Tributes and donations are flooding in following the unexpected death of a beloved 17-year-old volunteer firefighter and EMT from the region.
Saratoga County resident Anthony Stefanacci, of Saratoga Springs, died by suicide on Friday, May 10, according to the Ballston Lake EMS.
Stefanacci, lovingly known by colleagues as “AJ,” had just passed his EMT exam and was a week shy of his 18th birthday. He was set to graduate from WSWHE BOCES, where he was enrolled in the Criminal Justice Studies program.
In a post on Facebook, the school said it was devastated to learn of his passing, adding that…
Registered Sex Offender Rapes Child In Capital Region, Police Say
A registered sex offender is facing fresh charges after allegedly raping a child in the region, police said.
Saratoga Springs Police arrested Terrance Crawford, age 38, on Monday, Feb. 19, after they were contacted by a relative of the alleged victim.
The family member told investigators they had discovered incriminating social media conversations between Crawford and the child, police said.
Following an investigation, Crawford was arrested without incident and charged with rape and criminal sex act, both felonies.
Authorities did not reveal the child’s age, gender, or relationship to th…
Expectant Mother From Capital Region Who Died Giving Birth Remembered As 'Friend To All'
Emma McTiernan never got to meet her newborn son, Finn.
The 36-year-old wife and mother from Cohoes in Albany County died early Wednesday, Nov. 8, due to complications experienced during childbirth, according to her obituary.
McTiernan’s untimely death leaves her husband, Joe, to raise their son on his own.
“On the night of the joyous occasion of delivering our beautiful baby boy, complications arose and Emma wasn’t able to pull through,” Mr. McTiernan wrote on Facebook.
“I cannot comprehend what has happened. This vibrant woman, incredible wife, loving mother and caring friend was stol…
'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
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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,…
