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New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake After Week In Coma New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake After Week In Coma
New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake After Week In Coma Relatives of a University at Albany student from Long Island who was severely injured in a hit-and-run crash are celebrating a major milestone in her long recovery. Alexa Kropf, age 18, of Floral Park, is no longer in a medically induced coma and is breathing on her own, her family announced in an update on GoFundMe Monday, May 6. “We are deeply grateful for all your prayers. Prayer has incredible power!” said campaign organizer Christine M. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Leaves UAlbany's Alexa Kropf Severely Injured Kropf remains in critical condition at Albany Medical Center Hospital mo…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Every Parent's Worst Fear': Hit-Run Leaves UAlbany Freshman With Brain Swelling, Broken Bones 'Every Parent's Worst Fear': Hit-Run Leaves UAlbany Freshman With Brain Swelling, Broken Bones
'Every Parent's Worst Fear': Hit-Run Leaves UAlbany Freshman With Brain Swelling, Broken Bones A University at Albany student remains hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver on a dirt bike. Long Island resident Alexa Kropf, age 18, of Floral Park, was hit at around midnight Saturday, April 27, while walking along Hudson Avenue, just blocks from the UAlbany campus. When officers arrived, they found the freshman lying in the roadway with a serious head injury and a broken leg, according to Albany Police. Witnesses told investigators that Kropf was struck by a man who was driving an illegal dirt bike at a high rate of speed while weaving and ou…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Capital Region Businesses, Police Say Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Capital Region Businesses, Police Say
Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Capital Region Businesses, Police Say A prolific burglar who targeted nearly a dozen businesses in the region was caught with the help of a drone, police said. Albany County resident Jesse Stockman, age 37, of Colonie, was arrested Friday, Jan. 12, in connection with several break-ins at businesses in Colonie. Colonie Police were called at around 10 p.m. for a report of a commercial burglary in progress near Troy-Schenectady and Old Loudon roads. The culprit fled before officers arrived. As police were investigating, they learned of two more break-ins at nearby businesses. Officers then deployed drones from the department’s U…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC
Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a New York woman who has been missing for over a week. Alexandra McGuinness, age 42, of Albany, was last seen Wednesday, June 28, in Albany, near Grove and Helderberg avenues, according to Albany Police. Surveillance video showed her the following day walking in Manhattan with rolling luggage and her black labradoodle, “Batman.” McGuinness is described as 5-feet-6-inches tall and approximately 115 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray coat, blue jeans, and white shoes. Albany Police said investigators ar…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Shooting At Party In Capital District Kills 35-Year-Old Man, Injures Woman Shooting At Party In Capital District Kills 35-Year-Old Man, Injures Woman
Shooting At Party In Capital District Kills 35-Year-Old Man, Injures Woman A gunman is still on the loose following a shooting in the Capital District that killed a 35-year-old man and left a woman injured. 911 calls started coming in at around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, with reports of a shooting at an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, located on Madison Avenue. Arriving officers found Fareed Sanders, of Albany, inside of the building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso, Albany Police said. He was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital in serious condition and later died from his injuries, according to police. A second victim, a 28-year-o…

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by Michael Mashburn