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Dine-n-Dasher Attacked Restaurant Owner In Region, Causing Brain Injury: Jury
A diner trying to skip out on his bill attacked a Capital Region restaurant owner, leaving the victim with brain damage, a jury found.
Lucas Healey, 43, of Albany, was found guilty of robbery and assault following a three-day trial in Albany Supreme Court on Monday, Jan. 27.
Healey was dining and drinking at Shogun Sushi & Sake Bar on Madison Avenue in Albany on May 29, 2024, when he attempted to leave after only paying $50 of his $425 bill, the Albany County DA’s office said.
When restaurant employees confronted him outside and asked him to return to pay the remainder of his bill, an …
Body Found In River Believed To Be Missing Capital Region Man
Nearly three weeks after a 53-year-old man from the region went missing, the search for him has ended in tragedy.
On Wednesday morning, April 26, members of the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team (URT) pulled a body from the Mohawk River in Schenectady County, near Alplaus, according to State Police.
Original Report: Seen Him? Alert Issued For Scotia Man Missing Nearly 2 Weeks
The body is believed to be that of Ryan Liszewski, of Scotia, who was last seen on Saturday, April 8, in Schenectady, police said.
“Due to Ryan’s last known location, the New York State Police Departmen…
Therapist Busted Practicing Without License In Capital Region, Police Say
A therapist in the region is facing charges for allegedly practicing without a license.
Columbia County resident William Culley, age 57, of Chatham, was arrested Saturday, March 18, according to State Police.
After being tipped off, investigators determined that Culley was practicing as a psychotherapist without a license, police said.
He specializes in treating those recovering from a traumatic brain injury, as well as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral issues, according to his profile on Psychology Today.
Culley is facing one count of unauthorized prac…
Concussion Discussion
Millions of Americans suffer a concussion every year. In addition to trauma to the head from falls, such as slipping on ice, recreation-related concussions from football, baseball, hockey, and many other organized sports put athletes at a particularly high risk. Having several concussions over time may result in permanent brain damage, especially if left untreated. So, let’s talk a little bit about how to recognize and treat a concussion.
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes t…
