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Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says
Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a New York campground has formally denied any wrongdoing, Albany station WTEN reports.  Saratoga County resident Craig Nelson Ross Jr., age 46, of Milton, pleaded not guilty to nine criminal charges in Saratoga County Court on Friday, Nov. 17, the outlet said. Ross is charged with the following: First-degree kidnapping Four counts of sexual assault Two counts of sexual abuse Endangering the welfare of a child Assault Ross was arrested Monday, Oct. 2, 48 hours after allegedly kidnapping the girl from a campground at Moreau Lake Stat…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Popular Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 17 Years: 'Time Will Dictate Our Struggles' Popular Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 17 Years: 'Time Will Dictate Our Struggles'
Popular Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 17 Years: 'Time Will Dictate Our Struggles' It’s the end of the line for a popular pizzeria in the region that has welcomed customers for nearly two decades. Albany County eatery I Love NY Pizza, located in Albany’s Loudon Plaza at 336 Northern Boulevard, permanently closed after 17 years in business on Friday, Aug. 11, the company announced on its website. “We would like to thank all of our great and loyal customers for supporting us for the last 17 years!” owner Zef Boga said. “Unfortunately time will dictate our struggles.” Boga told WTEN that the business never recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It wasn’t th…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'It Has Been Our Pleasure': Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 8 Years In Business 'It Has Been Our Pleasure': Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 8 Years In Business
'It Has Been Our Pleasure': Restaurant In Capital Region Closing After 8 Years In Business A restaurant in the region known for its “fresh and wholesome comfort foods” is closing after eight years in business. Delmar Bistro, located in the corner of a strip mall Delmar at 180 Delaware Avenue, will serve its last diners on Saturday, April 29, owner Cindy Leffler announced on Facebook. “It has been our pleasure to be here for the past 8 years.” Leffler said. “We are grateful for all of your support over the years.” April 29th will be our last day of service. It has been our pleasure to be here for the past 8 years. We are grateful for all of your support over the years. Poste…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Capital Region Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine' New Capital Region Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine'
New Capital Region Pizzeria Promises 'Authentic, Delicious Italian Cuisine' A new pizzeria in the Capital Region is setting high expectations ahead of its grand opening. Bella Lucia Pizzeria, located in Saratoga County at 1218 Route 146 in Clifton Park, is set to open Wednesday, Feb. 1, according to a Facebook post. Owner’s Melissa Craine and Sean Lee previously ran the popular Halfmoon Sandwich & Salad Shoppe, which closed in August 2022 after 15 years.  They told WTEN former employees would be offered positions at the new restaurant. Calzone: A baked Italian turnover made of pizza dough and stuffed with seasoned ricotta, mozzarella and a topping of y…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Popular Mexican Food Chain Known For Burritos, Bowls To Open New Location In Capital Region Popular Mexican Food Chain Known For Burritos, Bowls To Open New Location In Capital Region
Popular Mexican Food Chain Known For Burritos, Bowls To Open New Location In Capital Region A popular chain of fast casual Mexican restaurants known for its burritos and bowls is set to open a new location in the region. Chipotle will open its latest restaurant in Albany County, located in Glenmont at 9 Moriah Road, according to a company job posting.  The new location will officially open on Saturday, Dec. 31, with the first five people in line receiving free Chipotle merchandise, WTEN reports.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chipotle (@chipotle) Customers can also take advantage of the Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Bob Kovachick Retiring From NewsChannel 13 After 50 Years In Weather Biz Bob Kovachick Retiring From NewsChannel 13 After 50 Years In Weather Biz
Bob Kovachick Retiring From NewsChannel 13 After 50 Years In Weather Biz After more than 50 years in the weather business, WNYT NewsChannel 13’s chief meteorologist, Bob Kovachick, is retiring. He made the announcement Friday, Aug. 5, during the station’s 4 p.m. broadcast. Kovachick briefly choked up as he began speaking, saying, "I don't know what to say and how to say it. Pardon me. I'm leaving channel 13. I'm retiring." He quickly regained his composure before again saying he was leaving after 40 plus years of "the highs and lows, mostly highs, a few lows meteorologically." “It’s just time to pull the plug and retire and enjoy the other aspects of my life,…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Liana Bonavita Leaving News10 After Decade In Capital District Liana Bonavita Leaving News10 After Decade In Capital District
Liana Bonavita Leaving News10 After Decade In Capital District After covering sports in the Capital District for a decade, News10 ABC sports director Liana Bonavita is saying goodbye to TV news. In a post on WTEN’s website Thursday, May 12, Bonavita said she had accepted a position at Northwestern Mutual that will allow her to spend more time with family and satisfy another passion of hers – helping people. “If you’re thinking, ‘Wow, that’s a big change,’ I get it," Bonavita said. "I thought so too at first, but the more I’ve learned about my new role as a financial representative, the more I’ve realized that much of what I pride myself on as the …

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by Michael Mashburn