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Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Rensselaer County Voted Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Rensselaer County Voted
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Rensselaer 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…
Election 2024: Winner Projected In Capital Region's 19th Congressional District Race Election 2024: Winner Projected In Capital Region's 19th Congressional District Race
Election 2024: Winner Projected In Capital Region's 19th Congressional District Race The votes are in for New York’s Capital Region District 19 congressional seat, where Democrat Josh Riley is on track to defeat Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro, according to The New York Times. New: Molinaro Says District 19 Race To Close To Call, Waiting For Final Absentee Ballots District 19 includes Broome, Chenango, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins counties and parts of Otsego, Rensselaer, and Ulster counties. According to early projected numbers by the Associated Press, Riley led Molinaro by 127,053 to 96,216, with 59 percent of the vote as of 10:20 …
Driver In Capital Region Single-Vehicle Crash Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter Driver In Capital Region Single-Vehicle Crash Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter
Driver In Capital Region Single-Vehicle Crash Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter A 28-year-old man from the region has been identified as the victim of a single-vehicle fatal crash in which the driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter.  The collision occurred in Greene County at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, on Route 54 in the town of New Baltimore. According to Capt. Joel Rowell of the Greene County Sheriff's Office, an investigation into the fatal crash found that a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by 43-year-old Columbia County resident Evan Kravitz of Hudson was headed southwest on CR 54 when the vehicle went off the roadway and stru…
Beloved Postal Worker Killed In Crash With Lexus In Capital Region Beloved Postal Worker Killed In Crash With Lexus In Capital Region
Beloved Postal Worker Killed In Crash With Lexus In Capital Region A beloved US Postal Worker who had worked for the service for some 20 years was killed during a crash with a Lexus in the Capital Region after colliding near the center lane.  The collision occurred in Greene County around 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, on Route 10 near Sutton Hollow Road in the town of Ashland. According to Capt. Joel Rowell of the Greene County Sheriff's Office, a preliminary investigation revealed that a US postal vehicle driven by 62-year-old Gina H. Hernandez of East Durham was heading eastbound on Route 10 while a 2008 Lexus RX 350, operated by a 17-year-old m…
Popular Motorcycle Couple Seriously Injured In DUI Crash In Capital Region Popular Motorcycle Couple Seriously Injured In DUI Crash In Capital Region
Popular Motorcycle Couple Seriously Injured In DUI Crash In Capital Region Support is on the rise for a motorcyclist couple from Canada left with serious injuries after being struck by a DUI driver in Greene County, NY. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Craig "Hammer" Sutherland and Charity Hogan, were struck by Derik Wirhouski, 50, who police had said blew a stop sign on Route 23 in Catskill on Tuesday, Sept. 10. He was later charged with DWI and issued multiple traffic citations. A GoFundMe launched for the couple said that both Sutherland and Hogan lost their legs as a result of the crash, in which they were ejected from the bike. Sutherland, who was airl…
Crash Update: 1 Critical, 1 Stable Following 2-Vehicle Drunk Driving Accident In Capital Region Crash Update: 1 Critical, 1 Stable Following 2-Vehicle Drunk Driving Accident In Capital Region
Crash Update: 1 Critical, 1 Stable Following 2-Vehicle Drunk Driving Accident In Capital Region Two victims of an alleged drunk driving crash who were severely wounded remain in the hospital. The collision occurred in Greene County on Route 23 in Catskill at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. According to Greene County Sheriff's Office Capt. Joel Rowell, responding deputies immediately began life-saving measures on the two seriously injured victims who were ejected from a motorcycle.  They are 57-year-old Craig Sutherland and 50-year-old Charity Hogan of Quebec, Canada.  Sutherland was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, where he currently remains in cr…
Thank You For The Memories': Capital Region Restaurant To Shut Down Thank You For The Memories': Capital Region Restaurant To Shut Down
Thank You For The Memories': Capital Region Restaurant To Shut Down A New York restaurant is asking its loyal customers to visit the eatery one last time before they close next month.  Greene County eatery Nat's Mountain House, at 6589 NY-23A in the village of Tannersville, announced on Instagram that it would close following a final service on Labor Day (Sept. 2). Owners said they wanted a chance to say goodbye to the community.  We want to extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of you who walked through our doors, supported us online, and became a part of our community. Your loyalty and love have meant the world to us....Thank you …
Wendy's Opening New Restaurant In Capital Region Wendy's Opening New Restaurant In Capital Region
Wendy's Opening New Restaurant In Capital Region Wendy’s is gearing up to open a new restaurant in the region. The Ohio-based fast-food chain has its sights set on Greene County, where it will debut a new location in the village of Catskill, according to Village of Catskill Planning Board records. Plans call for the new restaurant to take over the former Pizza Hut building, located at 75 Maple Avenue. It was not immediately clear when the new Catskill location will open. Founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, Wendy’s operates over 6,700 restaurants worldwide.  The chain is best known for its square hamburger patties, sea salt fries, and …
Fiery Crash: Musician Killed In Capital Region Wreck Despite Frantic Efforts Of Good Samaritans Fiery Crash: Musician Killed In Capital Region Wreck Despite Frantic Efforts Of Good Samaritans
Fiery Crash: Musician Killed In Capital Region Wreck Despite Frantic Efforts Of Good Samaritans A beloved musician was killed in a crash and subsequent car fire in the region as good Samaritans desperately tried to save him. The Greene County incident happened at around 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, on State Route 9W in Catskill. New York State Police said Thomas Konow, age 61, of Claverack in Columbia County, was driving a GMC SUV southbound on SR 9W when the vehicle left the roadway, struck the wall of a railroad overpass, and caught fire. Emergency crews arrived to find the vehicle on its side and engulfed in flames with Konow trapped inside. Three good Samaritans tried to free the…
3 Dead Following Head-On Capital Region Crash 3 Dead Following Head-On Capital Region Crash
3 Dead Following Head-On Capital Region Crash Three people were killed in a head-on highway crash in the region. The Greene County wreck happened just before 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20, on Route 23 in the town of Windham. Sheriff’s officials said a Buick SUV was heading eastbound on State Route 23 when it collided with a westbound Chevrolet pickup truck near the intersection of Cross Road. Two passengers in the Buick were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third Buick passenger died at Albany Medical Center. Deputies identified them as: Stephanie Hitchcock, age 52, of Windham Deborah Hitchcock, age 75, of Windham William Hitchcock…
Not So Fast: Wanted Fisherman Tries Fleeing From Capital Region Cops In Rideshare, Police Say Not So Fast: Wanted Fisherman Tries Fleeing From Capital Region Cops In Rideshare, Police Say
Not So Fast: Wanted Fisherman Tries Fleeing From Capital Region Cops In Rideshare, Police Say In hindsight, it probably wasn’t the most efficient means of escape. A Greene County fisherman found himself in handcuffs after he allegedly attempted to flee from police in a rideshare vehicle. The incident happened Tuesday, July 2, along Catskill Creek in the town of Durham.  Officers with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) spotted a man and woman fishing and asked for their fishing licenses. According to the agency, the man did not have an ID and gave them the name and birthdate of someone else with an active fishing license.  A check of his motorcycle’s …
Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 3 Days Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 3 Days
Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 3 Days Police are asking for help in locating a 16-year-old girl from the region who has been missing for several days. Greene County resident DeAnna Cilento was last seen at a home in Prattsville on Sunday, June 30, according to sheriff’s officials. Investigators said Cilento may have traveled to Delaware County or Brooklyn. She is 5-foot-10 and around 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 518-819-1128. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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…
Man Accused Of Beating Victim To Death In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Beating Victim To Death In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Beating Victim To Death In Hudson Valley A resident in the region faces 25 years in state prison after being found guilty by a jury for beating another man to death. Ulster County resident Joseph Karolys, age 39, of Saugerties, was convicted on Friday, June 14, of manslaughter, assault, and tampering with physical evidence following a two-week jury trial for the death of David "Mickey" Myer, age 66, also of Saugerties, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. According to Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji, Myer, and Michael Cummins were driven home by Karolys following a Halloween party at a Greene County Bar.  Myer’…
Toddlers, Infants Among Hundreds Of Child Sex Abuse Images In Capital Region Man's Possession Toddlers, Infants Among Hundreds Of Child Sex Abuse Images In Capital Region Man's Possession
Toddlers, Infants Among Hundreds Of Child Sex Abuse Images In Capital Region Man's Possession A 26-year-old man from the region faces years in federal prison after he was caught with hundreds of images depicting child sex abuse. Greene County resident Drew Caswell, of Cairo, pleaded guilty to receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography in Albany federal court on Wednesday, May 29. According to prosecutors, Caswell confessed to using a file-hosting service to download child pornography and then shared numerous photos and videos on X, formerly Twitter. He also admitted to possessing illicit images on his cell phone, including nearly 300 pictures and videos of toddlers…
Update: EMTs Resign Over Alleged Mistreatment Of NY Patient Caught On Video Update: EMTs Resign Over Alleged Mistreatment Of NY Patient Caught On Video
Update: EMTs Resign Over Alleged Mistreatment Of NY Patient Caught On Video Two paramedics in upstate New York who were seen on a viral video mistreating and berating a developmentally disabled patient have resigned. The Greene County incident happened Friday evening, May 17, in the Village of Catskill. Emergency crews were called to a residence on Main Street for reports of a 63-year-old man who was unable to get up and was having difficulty breathing, Greene County newspaper Porcupine Soup reports. Nest home video footage posted on YouTube shows a male and female EMT responding to the residence in an ambulance. The female EMT appears agitated right off the bat w…