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PA ‘Predator Catcher’ Stabbed In NY Tim Hortons Brawl Involving Infant: Reports
A Pennsylvania social media influencer who was stabbed while confronting two men he accused of targeting children is now facing charges stemming from the New York brawl, court records show.
Nicholas Attalla, known online as “Niky Sal,” was arrested on Friday, Sept. 4, on charges of third-degree assault, second-degree criminal nuisance, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Attalla, of Erie, was arraigned that day and pleaded not guilty, according to online court records.
The charges stem from a fight inside a Tim Hortons in Jamestown on Dec. 13, 2025, according to WGRZ, Erie News Now, an…
Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach
For generations of hockey fans, the unmistakable voice, slicked-back hair, colorful suits, and larger-than-life personality were almost as familiar as the game itself.
Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became one of ESPN’s signature hockey analysts, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, at age 70 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced.
“For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey," the network said in a statement. "His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, and his passion was unmistakable.
"He w…
NY Ranked Among 15 Happiest States In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Albany Cop Used Flock Cameras To Snoop On Ex-Girlfriend 3,000 Times, Investigators Say
A New York cop used Flock cameras to track her ex-girlfriend around 3,000 times, authorities said Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Laurie Moore, a 13-year veteran with the Albany County Sheriff’s office, was booked on charges of falsifying records and official misconduct, the Albany Times-Union reported.
Cops said Moore, 47, used Flock’s license plate recorders to access data on five people she knew, according to NBC affiliate WNYT. She was suspended following the investigation.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple called Moore a quality investigator and said her arrest “literally breaks my heart,” accord…
Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone: What It’s Called, What It Costs
After years of speculation, Apple has made one of its biggest changes yet to the device that transformed the company.
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, during its "Surprise and Shine" event Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
The new device opens book-style into a larger display while retaining a smaller exterior screen for use when closed. Apple showed the phone in several configurations, including fully folded, partially opened, and expanded into a tablet-like format.
The internal flexible display measures roughly 7.6 to 7.8 inches, …
‘Bruce Banner’ Fentanyl Stamp From OD Scenes Leads NY Cops To Dealer With 500K Deadly Doses: DA
A New York man dealing drugs on Long Island had enough fentanyl to kill more than 500,000 people before he was arrested, authorities said Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Jemmal Bryan, 42, operated out of his home in Jamaica, Queens, and dealt fentanyl, xylazine, and cocaine across Nassau County, the county district attorney’s office said.
“He was arrogant, shameless, and did not care if people lived or died,” District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. “Drug dealers will always be willing to put profit above all else.”
Four more people were also arrested in the investigation that led to Bryan: his sister, K…
Revoked License, 0.12 BAC Can’t Keep Saratoga County Man Off Road: Police
A Capital Region man was arrested behind the wheel with a revoked license and a 0.12% BAC, police said Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Eric J. Herber, 34, of Stillwater, was first spotted when cops responded to “an active domestic incident call in a vehicle” on Friday, Sept. 4 around 8:45 p.m. in Saratoga, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said.
Herber was arrested for operating the vehicle with a BAC of 0.12%, the sheriff’s office said. He was hit with two felony DWI charges because he had a previous DWI conviction in the past 10 years, according to authorities.
Additionally, Herber’s license had be…
Coke And Heroin In Stolen Car Land Capital Region Trio In Handcuffs: Police
A Capital Region trio was arrested in a stolen car with cocaine and heroin, police said Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Rick C. Sweet, 38; Leah H. Detroye, 29; and Jadyn S. Flexer, 24, were pulled over around 3 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31 in Clifton Park, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said.
Cops spotted the three suspects in a car that had been reported stolen from Ballston Spa earlier that morning, authorities said. They stopped the car on Vischer Ferry Road in Clifton Park and found more than 500 milligrams of cocaine and a small amount of heroin, according to police.
All three were charged with fifth…
