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Capital Region's Restaurant 605: The Go-To Spot For Top-Notch Burgers, Steaks, Vibes
If you live in the Capitol Region or are just visiting, you don't want to miss a visit to this newer restaurant. According to foodies and online reviewers, it is celebrated for its delicious burgers, steaks, and a variety of great drinks.
Located in Albany at 605 New Scotland Ave., across the street from St. Peter's Hospital, Restaurant 605 offers a friendly atmosphere complemented by excellent service, online reviewers said.
Yelpers said it is a popular spot for locals and visitors seeking a satisfying dining experience.
Known for its award-winning hamburgers, steaks, seafood, and other d…
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On Riley-Molinaro Congressional Race
A new poll shows Democrat Josh Riley with a four-point lead in the hotly contested 19th Congressional District 19 race against Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro.
The poll, produced by SurveyUSA for News Channel 13 in Albany, found the two in a tight race but with the potential for a different result from the showdown between the same candidates two years ago.
In 2022, Molinaro beat Riley by 1.6 points, or 4,500 votes.
District 19 includes all of Broome, Chenango, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, Tioga, and Tompkins counties and parts of Otsego, Rensselaer, and Ulster counti…
Capital Region Man Gets 35 Years For Deadly Town Center Stabbing In New Jersey
A 74-year-old North Bergen man was sentenced on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a man in 2021, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, Augusto Perez stabbed Omar Cruz, a 64-year-old Albany, NY resident, to death behind the Ulta Beauty store in the Bergen Town Center mall in Maywood, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Muella said.
With his dying breath, Cruz identified his killer, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
Perez was arrested the next day, Musella said. Perez was convicted of aggravated manslaughter in April following a six-week trial, Mu…
Man Attacked, Killed By Dogs In Capital Region
Police in the Capital District are investigating after a man was mauled and killed by a pack of dogs.
The incident occurred in Albany around 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the 500 block of Central Avenue.
According to Albany Police, officers responded to reports of a man being attacked by several dogs. Upon arrival, they found the dogs fatally attacking the man, and in an attempt to stop the attack, one of the responding officers discharged his duty weapon, striking at least one dog.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The department said the victim's name would not be r…
Spirit Halloween Opening 10 Spirit Christmas Stores, Including 1 In Region
Spirit Halloween is decking the halls with Spirit Christmas.
The pop-up Halloween costume and decor company is opening 10 Spirit Christmas stores across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (scroll for a list of locations).
"Each store offers a unique shopping experience, brimming with a vast assortment of holiday décor, apparel, inflatables, gifts, and stocking stuffers," company spokeswoman Nikki Balles said in a statement to Daily Voice.
"Guests can meet Santa for their annual Christmas card photo and receive a free digital postcard featuring you and Santa. Wander …
Capital Region Man Intentionally Crashed Car Into Woman, Breaking Her Leg: Police
A 29-year-old woman remained in a New York hospital Friday, Sept. 6, after a man drove his car into her, breaking her leg and causing internal injuries, authorities said.
Trevaughn Haggray, age 29, of Schenectady, is charged with assault in the first degree and attempted assault in the first degree, Albany police said.
The woman was walking in Albany's Westgate Plaza at 911 Central Ave. with a friend around 11:30 a.m. when Haggray plowed into her, police said. He swerved to hit her friend as well but missed.
Haggray and the victim were involved in an ongoin…
