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Breaking: Two Killed In House Fire In Region Breaking: Two Killed In House Fire In Region
Breaking: Two Killed In House Fire In Region Two people were found dead inside a Capital Region home after a raging fire destroyed the structure. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, Sr., said the fire started around 2 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the town of Knox on Thompsons Lake Road. Sheriff’s Deputies spotted the home fully engulfed in flames. Shortly after, the Knox Fire Department arrived, and with the assistance of the Berne and Altamont Fire Departments, they extinguished the fire. During an investigation, firefighters recovered two dead individuals inside the residence, Apple said.  Their names are not being rele…
Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Native From Region Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Native From Region
Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Native From Region 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…
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Sullivan County Voted Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Sullivan County Voted
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Sullivan County Voted Overall New York State Vote Election Districts Reporting: 13,077 of 13,357  Kamala Harris (D) 54.64%, 4,328,017 votes Donald Trump (R) 43.26%, 3,426,964 votes Breakdown: Albany County Harris 61.01% 87,849 Trump 36.48% 52,532 Allegany County Trump 71.63% 13,102 Harris 27.65% 5,058 Bronx County Harris 71.25% 244,385 Trump 26.69% 91,542 Broome County Trump 49.34% 42,644 Harris 48.70% 42,093 Cattaraugus County Trump 65.79% 21,936 Harris 32.73% 10,914 Cayuga County Trump 55.83% 19,959 Harris 42.74% 15,278 Chautauqua County T…
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…
Trooper Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On NY Thruway Trooper Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On NY Thruway
Trooper Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On NY Thruway Police are investigating a midday crash on a stretch of the New York Thruway that left a trooper severely injured. It happened around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 on I-87 in Albany County just before the Exit 6-7 off-ramp in Colonie. The investigation has determined that the trooper had stopped a vehicle, and due to a vehicle and traffic Law violation, the vehicle was being towed, New York State Police said. While loading a vehicle onto the tow truck, both the trooper and tow truck driver were outside their vehicles when they were struck by a passing pickup truck.  The trooper su…
Police Searching For Answers After Family Of 4 Found Brutally Murdered At Home In Region Police Searching For Answers After Family Of 4 Found Brutally Murdered At Home In Region
Police Searching For Answers After Family Of 4 Found Brutally Murdered At Home In Region New York State Police are asking the public's help in their investigation of a cold-case murder mystery of a family of four at their suburban upstate New York home. Tuesday, Oct. 8 marks the 10-year anniversary of the crime. On that Wednesday in 2014, troopers and multiple other law enforcement agencies responded to the Albany County home on Western Avenue in the town of Guilderland. Inside the home, police located 7-year-old Eddy Chen, 10-year-old Anthony Chen, and their parents, Hai Yan Li and Jin Feng Chen, brutally murdered. "The State Police Troop G Major Crimes Unit and SP New …
Ex-School Counselor In Capital Region To Spend 15 Years In Prison For Child Sex Crimes Ex-School Counselor In Capital Region To Spend 15 Years In Prison For Child Sex Crimes
Ex-School Counselor In Capital Region To Spend 15 Years In Prison For Child Sex Crimes A Capital Region ex-school counselor will spend 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child. Related: Ex-School Counselor In Capital Region Filmed Sexually Explicit Content Of Child For Years Albany County resident Kristy Lynne Koldis, age 46, of Latham, was sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 3, said US Attorney for the Northern District Of New York Carla Freedman. In previously pleading guilty, Koldis admitted that she created sexually explicit content depicting the lewd and lascivious exhibition of the victim's genitals from the time the child was nine …
Cold Case: Murder Of Baby From Region Solved After 27 Years Cold Case: Murder Of Baby From Region Solved After 27 Years
Cold Case: Murder Of Baby From Region Solved After 27 Years After some 27 years, detectives have solved the cold case murder of a baby boy in the region. Albany County resident Keri Mazzuca, age 52, of Altamont,  was charged in connection with the Sunday, Sept. 7, 1977 homicide, on Saturday, Sept. 14.  According to Albany Police Officer Megan Craft, around 7:15 a.m., Sept. 7, 1997, officers responded to the area of the Moses statue in Washington Park for reports of a dead baby.  A park worker found the child's body while digging a ditch next to a flower bed near the statue. When officers arrived, they located the dead infant who woul…
Teen From Region, Others Beat Victims With Baseball Bat For Jordan Sneakers: Police Teen From Region, Others Beat Victims With Baseball Bat For Jordan Sneakers: Police
Teen From Region, Others Beat Victims With Baseball Bat For Jordan Sneakers: Police A 19-year-old man and four others are accused of beating a father and son with baseball bats to steal their shoes at a Capital Region sports store over the weekend, authorities said.  Albany County resident Kyle H. Fowlkes, of Colonie, faces charges of robbery, two counts of assault, and possession of a weapon, Colonie police said. A judge ordered him held on a $10,000 cash bail.  Officers were called to Dick’s Sporting Goods, at 579 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham on Saturday, Aug. 24, just before noon to reports of a large fight. They found Fowlkes along with four othe…
New Cafe Opens In Region Featuring Breakfast, Burgers, Greek Specialties New Cafe Opens In Region Featuring Breakfast, Burgers, Greek Specialties
New Cafe Opens In Region Featuring Breakfast, Burgers, Greek Specialties There's a new cafe in the region serving everything from eggs and breakfast staples to Greek specialties.  In Albany County, Delaware Cafe opened on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 180 Delaware Ave. in Delmar. It's the former location of the Delmar Bistro Space.  The restaurant announced the opening on its website.  The menu includes all of the typical cafe fare: farm-fresh eggs; pancakes; and toast, along with burgers, sandwiches, chicken tenders, and chicken souvlaki. Delaware Cafe is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day but Tuesdays, when the restaurant is closed.  Cli…
Capital Region Man Accused Of Killing 6-Year-Old Boy Offered Plea Deal Of 15-20 Years Capital Region Man Accused Of Killing 6-Year-Old Boy Offered Plea Deal Of 15-20 Years
Capital Region Man Accused Of Killing 6-Year-Old Boy Offered Plea Deal Of 15-20 Years An Albany County man accused of killing a 6-year-old baby who had methamphetamines in his system was offered a plea deal on Friday, Aug 9, authorities said.  Anthony Ojeda, 42, of Cohoes, is charged with murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree, and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the 2019 death of Eli Ojeda, the Albany District Attorney's Office said.  Prosecutors have offered Ojeda a sentence of 15 to 20 years if he confesses to first-degree manslaughter, CBS Albany reported.  Ojeda is expected to answer the plea by the end of Aug…
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Capital Region Location After 20 Years Time is running out to visit this popular restaurant in the region. In Albany County, the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is set to close its Colonie location – at 107 Wolf Road – after 20 years in business. The restaurant’s final service will take place Sunday, Aug. 11, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice. Employees are being offered positions at other locations or severance pay. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Ninety Nine Restaurant bills itself as a casual dining eatery focusing on traditional American pub fare. The Colonie location opened in 2003. View…
Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years
Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years It’s the end of an era for New York fans of Buca di Beppo. After 24 years, the popular chain of Italian restaurants closed its Albany County location in Colonie, the last one anywhere in the Empire State. The move was evident on the restaurant’s official Facebook and Yelp pages, which have both updated their hours to “permanently closed.” “We thank our customers for their loyalty — it was our privilege to be the backdrop for countless gatherings and celebrations over the past two decades,” the company said in a statement. A reason for the closure was not given. Founded in Minneapolis in …
Owner Set Fire To Butcher Shop In Capital Region For Insurance Payout, Police Say Owner Set Fire To Butcher Shop In Capital Region For Insurance Payout, Police Say
Owner Set Fire To Butcher Shop In Capital Region For Insurance Payout, Police Say Sympathizers donated thousands after his popular butcher shop went up in flames, but it turns out the owner himself was to blame, police said. Washington County resident Cody Shields, age 33, of Argyle, was arrested on suspicion of arson Wednesday, July 24, in connection with a fire that destroyed his Albany County business, The Big Body Butcher Shop in Colonie. The Central Avenue business was gutted when flames broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Earlier Report: 'I'm Devastated': Community Rallying For Colonie Butcher Shop Destroyed By Fire Shields called 911 …
New Update: 17-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 4 Days Found Safe New Update: 17-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 4 Days Found Safe
New Update: 17-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 4 Days Found Safe Update: A 17-year-old girl from the region who had been missing for several days has been located. Albany County resident Mariaha Surgick, of Watervliet, had last been seen in East Greenbush in Rensselaer County on Saturday, July 20. On Wednesday evening, July 24, Watervliet Police announced that Surgick was found. No other details were given. Original story: Police are seeking tips in the search for a 17-year-old girl from the region who has been missing for several days. Albany County resident Mariaha Surgick, of Watervliet, was last in East Greenbush in Rensselaer County on Satu…
$3M Jackpot: Capital Region Player Hits It Big On Scratch-Off Game $3M Jackpot: Capital Region Player Hits It Big On Scratch-Off Game
$3M Jackpot: Capital Region Player Hits It Big On Scratch-Off Game He rolled the dice and hit the jackpot. A man from the region has three million more reasons to be smiling after claiming the top prize on a scratch-off game. John Terry, of Schenectady, was the lucky player to claim a $3 million jackpot on the New York Lottery’s Xtreme Cash scratch-off-game. Terry purchased the fortuitous ticket in Albany County, at the Hannaford store located in Colonie on Wolf Road, according to lottery officials. After paying Uncle Sam his cut, he pocketed a lump sum payment totaling $1,406,160. Scratch-off games generated over $4.4 billion in total sales during fisc…
Rock-Throwing Vandal Damages Fire Truck, Other Targets In Capital Region, Police Say Rock-Throwing Vandal Damages Fire Truck, Other Targets In Capital Region, Police Say
Rock-Throwing Vandal Damages Fire Truck, Other Targets In Capital Region, Police Say A 33-year-old man is accused of vandalizing a fire station and other targets in the region. Albany County resident Michael Cooper, age 33, of Cohoes, was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal mischief Thursday, July 11. Cohoes Police said officers were called to the city’s fire department on Central Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. that evening for vandalism to a fire truck. The vehicle’s windshield had been shattered by a rock, leaving nearly $1,500 in damage. Investigators identified Cooper as the suspected perpetrator and arrested him a short time later. He is expected to face additional…
‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 14 Years ‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 14 Years
‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 14 Years A pizzeria boasting the largest pies around is approaching its final dinner service after more than a decade in business. In Albany County, Pop’s Pizza – located in Cohoes at 148 Columbia Street – will permanently close on Saturday, July 20. “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pop’s after 14 wonderful years of serving the communities of Cohoes, Latham, Troy, Waterford, and Watervliet,” owner Alyssa Apisa said on Facebook. Opened in 2010, Pop’s Pizza serves over a dozen specialty pizzas, calzones, hot subs, and appetizers. Among the dishes to earn shoutouts on Yelp ar…
Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy At Capital Region Home Under Investigation Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy At Capital Region Home Under Investigation
Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy At Capital Region Home Under Investigation Police are investigating the death of a toddler at a home in the region. In Albany County, Watervliet Police and medics were called to the Michael J. Day housing complex on Broadway for an unconscious 2-year-old at around 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8. The child was taken to a hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. An official cause of death had not been released as of Tuesday, July 9, and no arrests had been made. Watervliet Police said the department will continue to have a presence at the housing complex. “We offer our deepest condolences to the family during this time,” the agency …
36-Year-Old Walking On Thruway Struck, Killed In Capital Region 36-Year-Old Walking On Thruway Struck, Killed In Capital Region
36-Year-Old Walking On Thruway Struck, Killed In Capital Region Authorities have identified a man who was struck and killed while walking on a major highway in the region. The Albany County incident happened at around 2 a.m. Sunday, June 30, on I-87 in Bethlehem. New York State Police said 36-year-old James Gibson Jr., of West Coxsackie, was walking in the right southbound lane near Exit 23 when he was struck by a car. Gibson died from his injuries at the scene. The driver immediately stopped and called 911, and is fully cooperating with the investigation, police said. Troopers kept the right lane closed near the crash site for nearly five hours duri…
Potent Storm Knocks Out Power In Region Potent Storm Knocks Out Power In Region
Potent Storm Knocks Out Power In Region Thousands are without power after a severe storm swept through the Northeast. At around 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, a total of around 16,315 customers in New York are without electricity, according to poweroutage.us. Here's a breakdown by counties in the region: Dutchess - 5,999 Suffolk - 934  Ulster - 681 Putnam - 530 Greene - 344 Sullivan - 340 Columbia - 215 Rensselaer - 188 Nassau - 93 Westchester - 30 Saratoga - 28 Albany - 24 Orange - 13 Rockland - 0 A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was in effect for the entire region from around midday to 7 p.m. Sunday. Check back to Daily Voice for…
'Total Shock': 34-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Killed In Capital Region Crash Had 'Heart Of Gold' 'Total Shock': 34-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Killed In Capital Region Crash Had 'Heart Of Gold'
'Total Shock': 34-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Killed In Capital Region Crash Had 'Heart Of Gold' Tributes are pouring in for a beloved Air Force veteran following his untimely death in the region. Albany County resident Michael Furch, age 34, of Guilderland, died following a single-vehicle crash on I-787 in Albany on Thursday, June 20. New York State Police said Furch was operating a motorcycle when he lost control and struck a concrete barrier while exiting I-787 on the flyover ramp to I-90. He was ejected from the bike and landed on the shoulder of I-787 northbound below. Furch was pronounced dead at the scene. Earlier Report: Fatal Crash: 34-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In …
29-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Pursuit Before Crashing On Capital Region Highway, Police Say 29-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Pursuit Before Crashing On Capital Region Highway, Police Say
29-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Pursuit Before Crashing On Capital Region Highway, Police Say A high-speed police chase in the region ended with a motorcyclist in the hospital. The Albany County incident happened at around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22, on southbound I-87 in Colonie. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a motorcyclist for speeding near Exit 4, but the man continued driving southbound as police followed. He attempted to get off the highway at Exit 2W, but lost control and crashed on the off-ramp. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Shamel Beavers, of Albany, was taken to Albany Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No other veh…
'Feather Locklear, Hennifer Aniston' Captured After Days-Long Henhunt In Capital Region 'Feather Locklear, Hennifer Aniston' Captured After Days-Long Henhunt In Capital Region
'Feather Locklear, Hennifer Aniston' Captured After Days-Long Henhunt In Capital Region These wayward birds of a feather almost flocked together. In Albany County, the Watervliet Police Department reported an “egg-citing” development on Wednesday, June 19, when officers successfully apprehended an elusive hen, dubbed “Feather Locklear,” after she spent two days on the lam. Her partner in crime, “Hennifer Aniston,” was captured on Monday, June 17, the agency said on Facebook. “For the last two days, ‘Feather Locklear’ has been running a-fowl throughout the city eluding police. Officers spotted ‘Feather’ on patrol today and a foot pursuit commenced.” Based on her booking photo…
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Airport In NY - Developing Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Airport In NY - Developing
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Airport In NY - Developing This story has been updated. A woman was killed when a small plane crashed near an airport in New York. Emergency crews in Albany County were called at around 8:15 a.m. Monday, June 17, for a small plane that was seen "spinning around" before crashing in Colonie, near Albany Shaker and Maxwell roads. The scene is in a wooded area just south of Albany International Airport.  Crews arrived to find the plane fully engulfed in flames. The female pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Colonie Police. Her identity was being withheld…
Baskin-Robbins Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Store Baskin-Robbins Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Store
Baskin-Robbins Sets Opening Date For New Capital Region Store Ice cream giant Baskin-Robbins is set to open its only location in the Capital Region. The national chain, known for its “31 flavors” slogan, will hold a soft opening for its Albany County store – located in Guilderland’s Hamilton Square – on Friday, June 14, owner Taslim Yousaf told WTEN. A grand opening celebration will take place before the end of the month, manager Jennifer Loso teased on Facebook. Earlier Report: Baskin-Robbins Opening Store In Guilderland “It’s a proudly, locally-owned franchise,” Yousaf told WTEN. “We are here to serve our local community, bringing something…
Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say
Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say More than a month after a beloved wife and mother was killed in a head-on highway crash in the region, the man allegedly responsible has been arrested. In Albany County, Bethlehem Police arrested Saratoga County resident Matthew Monthie, age 28, of Clifton Park on Friday, June 7, on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and related charges in the death of Shawna Marzahl. Investigators said Monthie was driving westbound on Route 85 near the Albany city limits when he crossed over the center line and struck the 53-year-old Marzahl in the eastbound lane just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1. E…
Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea
Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea The man accused of hitting a University at Albany student from Long Island with his dirt bike, leaving her in a medically induced coma, formally responded to the charges against him. Albany County resident Austin Breyette, age 25, of Watervliet, pleaded not guilty to assault and related charges on Monday, June 3, stemming from an alleged hit-and-run crash that seriously injured UAlbany freshman Alexa Kropf. The 18-year-old Kropf, a Long Island native from Floral Park, was struck just blocks from the UAlbany campus at around midnight Saturday, April 27. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Leaves…
New Details: District Employee Punched Capital Region Assistant Superintendent, Police Say New Details: District Employee Punched Capital Region Assistant Superintendent, Police Say
New Details: District Employee Punched Capital Region Assistant Superintendent, Police Say This story has been updated. An assistant school superintendent in the region is abruptly resigning after claiming that a colleague physically assaulted him on school grounds. In Albany County, Cohoes Police responded to Page Avenue Elementary School for a reported assault at around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. According to the incident report obtained by Daily Voice, Cohoes City School District Assistant Superintendent Daniel Martinelli told officers that he got into a heated argument with James Stapleton, the district's facilities director. As the argument escalated, Staple…
Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Capital Region Highway, Police Say Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Capital Region Highway, Police Say
Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Capital Region Highway, Police Say What began as a routine traffic stop on a highway in the region ended with a man in handcuffs and accused of driving a stolen U-Haul truck. A trooper in Albany County pulled the box truck over at around 10:45 a.m. Friday, May 24, on I-87 in Colonie for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. New York State Police said further investigation determined that the U-Haul truck had been reported stolen to the Colonie Police Department just one day prior. The driver, 52-year-old John Ogden, of Watervliet, also did not have a valid driver’s license, according to police. Ogden was arrested on…
18-Year-Old Car Prowler Busted With Loaded Gun In Capital Region, Police Say 18-Year-Old Car Prowler Busted With Loaded Gun In Capital Region, Police Say
18-Year-Old Car Prowler Busted With Loaded Gun In Capital Region, Police Say An 18-year-old man from the region is facing charges after he was allegedly busted with a loaded gun while prowling cars. In Albany County, Cohoes Police were called shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday, May 25, for three people who were reportedly going through parked vehicles on Leversee Avenue. As officers were speaking with the three suspects, one of them, 18-year-old Ransell Segura, handed over a bag containing a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended high-capacity magazine, police said. The weapon, which had been reported stolen out of Lincoln County, North Carolina, had its serial number defa…