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Saratoga Man Killed In Tavern Crash Will Save Lives Through Organ Donation: 'He Is Pure Light' Saratoga Man Killed In Tavern Crash Will Save Lives Through Organ Donation: 'He Is Pure Light'
Saratoga Man Killed In Tavern Crash Will Save Lives Through Organ Donation: 'He Is Pure Light' A Ballston Spa man who has been in a coma since being struck by a car outside a Saratoga County tavern is expected to be taken off life support in the coming days, as loved ones rally to honor his life and legacy. Joshua “Josh” Soden, 30, was hit by a vehicle outside Bentley’s Tavern in Malta on Monday, Sept. 8, according to a GoFundMe organized by family friend Brianna Falvey. Soden was pinned beneath the car and rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he suffered two cardiac arrests and has remained unconscious on life support. GoFundMe/Brianna Falvey The driver, identified by Saratoga…
Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say
Drunk Driver Pins Pedestrian In Parking Lot, New York State Police Say A Glenville woman is accused of drunkenly striking and pinning a pedestrian under her vehicle in Malta, New York, State Police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The incident happened in a parking lot on Hemphill Place at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, according to police. Troopers said a pedestrian was trapped beneath the vehicle until crews from the Malta Stillwater Fire Department removed them. The victim was first taken to Saratoga Hospital with serious injuries and later transferred to Albany Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition. The driver was identified as 33-…
NY Man Beat Dog So Bad It Had Difficulty Defecating, Police Say NY Man Beat Dog So Bad It Had Difficulty Defecating, Police Say
NY Man Beat Dog So Bad It Had Difficulty Defecating, Police Say A New York man is facing animal abuse charges after allegedly beating his dog so badly the animal had trouble relieving itself, police said. Saratoga County deputies responded to a Malta residence on Knabner Road following an animal complaint on Thursday, Aug. 28, according to sheriff’s officials. Investigators determined that Eugene Willis, 69, kicked a black Labrador Retriever on its rear end so hard the animal suffered bruising and difficulty urinating and defecating, police said. Willis was arrested on suspicion of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals: failure to provide susten…
Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Dunkin’ In Region, Police Say Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Dunkin’ In Region, Police Say
Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Dunkin’ In Region, Police Say A Saratoga Springs woman was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and causing a rollover crash in Malta late Monday night, Aug. 25. The crash happened around 9:45 p.m. on state Route 67 west of Route 9, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that Alyssa Joly, 25, was driving while intoxicated when she left the roadway, struck a light pole, and overturned in the westbound lane, police said. Her vehicle came to rest in front of a Dunkin’ restaurant. Joly was also speeding and failed to stay in her lane before the crash, according to police. She was cha…
'10 Years Of Memories': Popular Restaurant In Region Bids Farewell '10 Years Of Memories': Popular Restaurant In Region Bids Farewell
'10 Years Of Memories': Popular Restaurant In Region Bids Farewell After a decade of tapas, toasts, and treasured memories, a unique Saratoga County dining spot has served its final dish. Dunning Street Station, a Malta bar and grill housed in a restored 1950s train car on Route 9, has officially closed after 10 years in business. Owners Bob McKenna and Scott Ringwood announced the closure on Facebook Thursday, July 17, calling the decision to sell “heartfelt” and thanking their customers and staff for “10 unforgettable years.” “From birthday and anniversary celebrations to wine dinners and community fundraisers, the memories made at The Station will alwa…
WATCH: Bodycam Shows Fatal Officer Shooting Of NY Man Armed With Pellet Gun WATCH: Bodycam Shows Fatal Officer Shooting Of NY Man Armed With Pellet Gun
Watch: Bodycam Shows Fatal Officer Shooting Of NY Man Armed With Pellet Gun Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment police shot and killed a man who allegedly pointed a pellet gun at them following a standoff in upstate New York. Brandon Moore, 34, was killed following a standoff with New York State Police and Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies at the Ellsworth Apartments on Route 9 in Malta on Thursday, April 10, as Daily Voice reported. Authorities alleged that Moore aimed a gun at police. The weapon was later determined to be a pellet gun, police said. Footage of the incident, released by the New York Attorney General’s Office Wednesday, June 11, shows at le…
Sauced At KFC: Repeat Drunk Driver 3X Limit Crashes In Area Drive-Thru, Cops Say Sauced At KFC: Repeat Drunk Driver 3X Limit Crashes In Area Drive-Thru, Cops Say
Sauced At KFC: Repeat Drunk Driver 3X Limit Crashes In Area Drive-Thru, Cops Say A routine fast-food run ended in drunk driving charges for a 24-year-old Saratoga County woman who police say crashed into a KFC drive-thru. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Kendall Way in the town of Malta, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Emily Shields, of Malta, was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when she crashed in the restaurant’s drive-thru line, deputies said. An investigation allegedly found that her blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.28%. Nobody was injured in the ordeal. Authorities did not el…
Vietnam Vet Admits Shooting At Police Station In NY, Leading Cops On Slow-Speed Chase Vietnam Vet Admits Shooting At Police Station In NY, Leading Cops On Slow-Speed Chase
Vietnam Vet Admits Shooting At Police Station In NY, Leading Cops On Slow-Speed Chase A Vietnam War veteran formally confessed to opening fire on a police station in upstate New York before leading officers on a slow-speed chase. Paul Trinci, 77, pleaded guilty to felony reckless endangerment and criminal mischief in Saratoga County Court on Wednesday, May 21, in connection with a shooting outside the Saratoga Springs Police Department in February. Trinci admitted that he fired two rounds of birdshot from his vehicle at the Lake Avenue police station on the evening of Friday, Feb. 7. The shots struck both a marked patrol car and the front of the department building. Nobody w…
Victim ID'd In Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting At Apartment In Region Victim ID'd In Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting At Apartment In Region
Victim ID'd In Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting At Apartment In Region Authorities identified a man who was shot and killed during an encounter with police at a Capital Region apartment building. Saratoga County resident Brandon Moore was shot multiple times after he emerged from his unit at the Ellsworth Apartments on Route 9 in Malta and pointed a handgun at police, according to the New York Attorney General’s Office. Troopers and sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute at an apartment at around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10. When they arrived, they encountered a woman who was bleeding and leaving the apartment. A short time …
1 Dead, 2 Troopers Injured In Shooting At NY Apartment Complex (DEVELOPING) 1 Dead, 2 Troopers Injured In Shooting At NY Apartment Complex (DEVELOPING)
1 Dead, 2 Troopers Injured In Shooting At NY Apartment Complex (Developing) A suspect was shot and killed by police during a domestic incident that also left two officers injured in the Capital Region. The Saratoga County incident happened in the town of Malta, at the Ellsworth Apartments on Route 9, at around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10. An individual involved in a domestic incident was shot by officers and died at the scene, according to New York State Police. Two troopers suffered minor injuries in the ordeal, though the agency did not elaborate on the nature of their wounds. Authorities did not say what led up to the shooting, nor did they identify the decea…
NYSP Shooting: Slain Gunman ID'd After Opening Fire On Headquarters Building In NY NYSP Shooting: Slain Gunman ID'd After Opening Fire On Headquarters Building In NY
Nysp Shooting: Slain Gunman ID'd After Opening Fire On Headquarters Building In NY Authorities identified a man who was shot and killed by troopers after he opened fire on a New York State Police building in upstate New York. David Levine, 69, of Malta, arrived at the agency's Saratoga Barracks on Route 9 armed with a "hunting-style rifle" at around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, police said. Levine fired several rounds into the building before troopers came outside and confronted him, ordering him to drop his weapon, according to police. Levine refused multiple commands and aimed his gun toward the troopers, who then opened fire, killing him. No troopers were injure…
Woman Stabs Victim In Chest During Fight At Home In Region, Police Say Woman Stabs Victim In Chest During Fight At Home In Region, Police Say
Woman Stabs Victim In Chest During Fight At Home In Region, Police Say A fight ended with a knife being plunged into a victim’s chest in the Capital Region, police said. Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Malta residence on Sunset Gulch for a fight in progress shortly after midnight Wednesday, Feb. 19. They found a victim suffering from a stab wound to the chest, sheriff’s officials said. The victim was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center, where they were listed in stable condition. Investigators determined that Margaret Zuk, 57, of Malta, intentionally stabbed the victim during a fight, deputies said. She was arrested on suspicion of …
Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Hudson Valley Native Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Hudson Valley Native
Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Hudson Valley Native A New York State Trooper from the Hudson Valley remains hospitalized after being struck by a pickup truck on I-87 while outside of his vehicle during a traffic stop. Putnam County native Nicholas Abbondola, from Mahopac, was severely injured in Albany County on Saturday, Nov. 2, on the Northway southbound lanes at 12:30 p.m. A tow truck driver from Saratoga County, Brett M. Dempsey, age 29, of Clifton Park, was also hit. He is recovering at home but has a long road ahead, said New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil.  O'Neil said Abbondola will be moved to a rehabilitation cent…
New Update: IDs Released For Trooper, Tow Truck Driver Hit By Pickup Truck On I-87 New Update: IDs Released For Trooper, Tow Truck Driver Hit By Pickup Truck On I-87
New Update: IDs Released For Trooper, Tow Truck Driver Hit By Pickup Truck On I-87 The New York State trooper and tow truck operator who were struck by a pickup truck on I-87 while outside of their vehicles during a traffic stop have been identified by state police. The incident occurred in Albany County on the Northway southbound lanes on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Colonie.  Original report - Trooper Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Northway In Colonie According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, Trooper Nicholas Abbondola has undergone lengthy surgeries to repair some of the injuries, but additional surgeries are expected to be necess…
New Italian Restaurant Overlooking Capital Region Lake Cited For 'Awesome Food, Great Views' New Italian Restaurant Overlooking Capital Region Lake Cited For 'Awesome Food, Great Views'
New Italian Restaurant Overlooking Capital Region Lake Cited For 'Awesome Food, Great Views' This new restaurant in the region is dishing Italian cuisine with a side of waterfront views. Saratoga County eatery Buona Sera – located in Malta at 113 State Route 9P, right on Saratoga Lake – held its soft opening on Saturday, July 13. Under the direction of husband-and-wife team Jimmy and Danielle Hartwyk, the restaurant serves a number of Italian staples like bolognese, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti with clam sauce. Its menu features a number of appetizers, like pan fried mozzarella, burrata, and sauteed mussels, or salads, like beef carpaccio – made with arugula, pine nuts, goat …
New Details: Homeowner Shoots, Kills Violent Intruder At Capital Region Residence, Police Say New Details: Homeowner Shoots, Kills Violent Intruder At Capital Region Residence, Police Say
New Details: Homeowner Shoots, Kills Violent Intruder At Capital Region Residence, Police Say New details paint a tense scene in the moments before a homeowner shot and killed a stranger who broke into his residence in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, in Malta at the Northway Estates mobile home park on Route 9. Sheriff’s deputies said someone called 911 reporting a shooting inside one of the units. When deputies arrived, they found a man dead from a gunshot wound. Nobody else was injured. Earlier Report: Man Dead Following Shooting At Malta Home In an update Monday, June 17, investigators said the deceased man forced h…
Man Dead Following Shooting At Capital Region Home Man Dead Following Shooting At Capital Region Home
Man Dead Following Shooting At Capital Region Home A man is dead following a shooting at a home in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, in Malta at the Northway Estates mobile home park on Route 9. Sheriff’s deputies said someone called 911 reporting a shooting inside a residence. When deputies arrived, they found a man dead from a gunshot wound. Nobody else inside the home was injured. Authorities did not speculate on a possible motive for the shooting or say whether anyone was arrested. The victim's name and age had not been released as of Friday afternoon. This is a developing stor…