'Persistent Felon' Behind Dad Of 2's Revenge Killing In Region Sentenced 'Persistent Felon' Behind Dad Of 2's Revenge Killing In Region Sentenced
'Persistent Felon' Behind Dad Of 2's Revenge Killing In Region Sentenced A Schenectady man who gunned down a 26-year-old father in a broad-daylight revenge killing will spend decades behind bars. David “Blokk” Ayala, 39, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Schenectady County Court on Friday, April 25, following his conviction for manslaughter in the November 2022 killing of Matteo Henderson. Ayala had repeatedly vowed to harm or kill the 26-year-old father of two following an altercation between the two in the summer of 2022, prosecutors said. Witnesses testified that he followed through on those threats, firing a single, fatal shot to the head from …
Man Shot To Death Steps From School In Region Man Shot To Death Steps From School In Region
Man Shot To Death Steps From School In Region A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot to death mere steps from a Capital Region school. The murder occurred in Schenectady, at a home on Hamburg Street north of Abbotsford Road, on Thursday afternoon, April 24. The scene was located directly across the street from the School at Northeast, a coed special education school for grades 6 through 12. Emergency crews responded to the three-story residence just before 1 p.m. for a report of a person with a weapon, Schenectady Police said. Arriving officers found a man who had been shot to death. Authorities were withholding t…
‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Region ‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Region
‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Region In a moment as tender as it was powerful, Lavender—an abused dog whose story has gripped upstate New York—was reunited this week with the very heroes who saved her life. The gentle pup, still recovering from unimaginable cruelty, greeted members of the Schenectady Police Department, Schenectady Animal Control, and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s (MHHS) Humane Law Enforcement team with tail wags and quiet trust. It was her way of saying thank you. “Lavender’s Heroes Reunited,” MHHS wrote in a heartfelt update Friday, April 18, on Facebook. “Lavender greeted them with tail wags and trust—a…
Violent Parolee Stabbed Man Outside Bar In Region, Police Say Violent Parolee Stabbed Man Outside Bar In Region, Police Say
Violent Parolee Stabbed Man Outside Bar In Region, Police Say A violent ex-con out on parole is accused of stabbing a man outside a Capital Region bar. Jason Melendez, 40, of Schenectady, was arrested Wednesday, April 16, in connection with a stabbing attack that left a man hospitalized outside Rotterdam’s Sliderz Bar & Grill. The incident happened early Saturday morning, April 12, outside the Guilderland Avenue watering hole, according to Rotterdam Police. A man walked into the emergency room at Ellis Hospital suffering from a stab wound at around 4 a.m., as Daily Voice reported. Hospital staff then contacted Schenectady County law enforcement.…
Man Aimed To Kill 16-Year-Old Boy During Stabbing Attack In Region: Police Man Aimed To Kill 16-Year-Old Boy During Stabbing Attack In Region: Police
Man Aimed To Kill 16-Year-Old Boy During Stabbing Attack In Region: Police A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old boy in the Capital Region. Albany Police responded to a residence on Kent Street for a stabbing shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 8. Arriving officers found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a stab wound to his back. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. An investigation found that the boy had been stabbed near Central Avenue and Quail Street before making his way to the Kent Street home, police said. Detectives eventually spotted a man matching th…
Estranged Husband Who Mowed Down Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking In Region Sentenced Estranged Husband Who Mowed Down Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking In Region Sentenced
Estranged Husband Who Mowed Down Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking In Region Sentenced A Schenectady man who was convicted of attempted murder after intentionally striking his estranged wife with his car will spend decades behind bars. Sherifullah Hashimi, 62, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Schenectady County Court on Thursday, Feb. 3, following his conviction for attempted murder and related charges. The case stemmed from a violent incident at the Southgate Housing Complex on Frank Street in Schenectady on July 23, 2023. Multiple people called 911 reporting that a woman had been struck by a car. Surveillance video obtained by Schenectady Police showe…
Dog Found With Ear Cut Off, Malnourished In Region Sparks Plea For Tips Dog Found With Ear Cut Off, Malnourished In Region Sparks Plea For Tips
Dog Found With Ear Cut Off, Malnourished In Region Sparks Plea For Tips Police are seeking tips after a dog was found mutilated and malnourished in the Capital Region. Schenectady Police responded to Eastern Parkway and McClellan Street for a report that an injured dog had been found on Sunday afternoon, March 30. Officers found a female dog that was underweight and suffering from severe wounds to her face and ears, police said. One of the dog’s ears appeared to have been intentionally cut off and her teeth were fractured. The animal was taken to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, where she is undergoing care. Employees have since named her “Lavender.” 🚨 W…
Mom Stabs 16-Year-Old Son During Argument In Region, Police Say Mom Stabs 16-Year-Old Son During Argument In Region, Police Say
Mom Stabs 16-Year-Old Son During Argument In Region, Police Say A Capital Region mother is accused of stabbing her teenage son. Schenectady Police responded to a residence on State Street near Furnam Street for a report of a stabbing shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday, March 30. Officers located a 16-year-old boy with a non-life-threatening stab wound to his arm. An investigation found that the boy’s mother, 36-year-old Ashley Young, stabbed him during a dispute, police said. Young was arrested on suspicion of assault and endangering the welfare of a child. 
Pizzeria In Region Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Pizzeria In Region Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Pizzeria In Region Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A cozy slice of the Schenectady food scene is preparing to say goodbye—for now. Annabel’s Pizza Co., located at 108 State Street, will serve its final dinner on Monday, March 31, after five years of slinging creative, crave-worthy pies. The heartfelt announcement came via the restaurant’s Facebook page, where the team thanked customers for their support and loyalty over the years. “After five years, we have made the difficult decision to close our location,” the post reads. “We will be opening a new location in the near future, but until then any loyal customers can use their points at our…
Child, 8, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Region, Police Say Child, 8, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Region, Police Say
Child, 8, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Region, Police Say An 8-year-old boy was struck and killed by a driver who then fled the scene in the Capital Region. Fire and aid crews in Schenectady responded to Chrisler Avenue near Crane Street for a child who had been struck by a vehicle at around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, Schenectady Police said. Officers located an 8-year-old boy who was unresponsive. The child was rushed to Ellis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. Following the collision, the driver fled the scene without stopping or rendering aid to the boy, police said. Officers located the suspect, 29-year-old C…
Victim ID'd, Driver Nabbed In Deadly Hit-Run Crash In Region: Police Victim ID'd, Driver Nabbed In Deadly Hit-Run Crash In Region: Police
Victim ID'd, Driver Nabbed In Deadly Hit-Run Crash In Region: Police A suspected hit-and-run driver was apprehended following a Capital Region crash that killed a pedestrian. Heath Mabeus, 37, was arrested by Colonie Police at his Clifton Park residence on Saturday, March 15, in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a woman in Colonie the day before. Mabeus struck 58-year-old Migdalia Aulet as she crossed Wolf Road near Beltrone Drive at around 6:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, Colonie Police said. He allegedly then fled the scene without stopping or offering the woman aid. Aulet, of Schenectady, was gravely injured and died at the scene, according to …
'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region 'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region
'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region Move over, Manhattan—New York’s Capital Region is getting its moment in the national spotlight! A brand-new TV series, “Selling the 518,” is set to premiere on the Travel Channel. The show, hosted by Rebecca Cavalieri of Gabler Realty, will take viewers beyond real estate listings and into the heart of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and the surrounding areas. Produced by Emmy-nominated The American Dream TV network, “Selling the 518” is all about showcasing the communities, businesses, and stories that make the 518 special, Cavalieri said on Facebook. Each 30-minute episode w…