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Dangerous Headrests Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Child Car Seats
Nearly 60,000 Evenflo child car seats are being recalled because the headrest can shift during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Evenflo Company issued the recall for 59,661 Reo by Revolve360 child seats, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Wednesday, July 22. The recall affects the Danvers, Chelsea, Brookline, Lenox, Holden, and Nantucket models.
The headrest may shift in certain rear-facing or forward-facing positions during a crash. The problem means the child seats don't comply with federal safety standards for child restraint systems,…
Paroled NY Bank Robber Hit Same Branch After Serving Six Years: Police
A Capital Region bank robber struck again Thursday, July 23, just over a year after he was released on parole, according to authorities.
William Panten, 37, hit the Capital Bank on 132 State Street in Albany around 11:20 a.m, the Albany Police Department said.
Panten passed the teller a note demanding money, the teller handed over the cash, and Panten fled on foot, investigators said.
But the suspect’s description was shared with police, and officers spotted Panten shortly afterward on Madison Avenue and Phillip Street, according to authorities. He was arrested and charged with third-degre…
Fentanyl-Hauling Duo From Capital Region Busted Downstate: Police
Two New Yorkers driving through Westchester County were busted with pre-packaged fentanyl for sale, authorities said Friday, July 24.
Brad Columbus, 41, and Danielle Ostrum, 37, both of Schenectady, were arrested Monday, July 20 after a traffic stop on the northbound New York State Thruway in Yonkers, New York State Police said.
Troopers found multiple glassine envelopes with fentanyl, a couple grams of cocaine, and “several other varieties and amounts” of illegal drugs, according to police. Columbus was also busted for driving without a license, authorities said.
Both Columbus and Ostrum …
Ben, Casey Affleck's Mother Dies At 83 After Fulfilling Final Wish
Christopher Affleck, the mother of Oscar-winning actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has died at 83 years old, according to her family.
Affleck died on Tuesday, June 2, two days after attending her grandson Atticus' high school graduation, according to her obituary. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2025 and was given six months to live.
Her family said seeing Atticus graduate was Affleck's greatest wish after her diagnosis.
"She did so, attending with her family on May 31, 2026," her obituary read. "She died peacefully, in her sleep, two days later."
Born Christin…
