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Restaurant Burglary Suspect Nabbed In Capital Region Restaurant Burglary Suspect Nabbed In Capital Region
Restaurant Burglary Suspect Nabbed In Capital Region A Capital Region man was nabbed for allegedly breaking into a restaurant, causing damage, and stealing money. The incident occurred in Saratoga County at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, on Maple Avenue in Greenville. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, an investigation determined that David Gregson, age 57, of Saratoga Springs, allegedly forced his way into the restaurant, causing damage to the building earlier in the evening. While inside, Gregson reportedly stole money and then fled on foot. A few hours later, Gregson was located in Saratoga Springs, where he was arrested and charg…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
These Capital Region Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says These Capital Region Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
These Capital Region Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic.  Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Capital Region Woman, 25, Killed After Car Rolls Over Several Times On NY Thruway Capital Region Woman, 25, Killed After Car Rolls Over Several Times On NY Thruway
Capital Region Woman, 25, Killed After Car Rolls Over Several Times On NY Thruway This story has been updated. A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash after her car rolled multiple times on the Adirondack Northway.  The collision occurred in Saratoga County around 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, on the Northway north of the Exit 14 off-ramp in Saratoga Springs. According to New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, the crash caused one of the vehicles to overturn and killed the driver, identified as Makenzie T. Minkler, age 25, of Rensselaer. Minkler was transported for severe injuries but died shortly after at Saratoga Hospital, O'Neil said The cause of the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Duo Busted Posing As Rideshare Drivers In Capital Region, Police Say Duo Busted Posing As Rideshare Drivers In Capital Region, Police Say
Duo Busted Posing As Rideshare Drivers In Capital Region, Police Say Police are warning Uber and Lyft customers to be on the lookout for fake rideshare drivers. In Saratoga County, the Saratoga Springs Police Department received multiple complaints about people pretending to work for rideshare companies and accepting fares around the Saratoga Racetrack and downtown areas. On Thursday, Aug. 1, the department conducted a targeted enforcement detail in those areas, ultimately arresting one driver and citing another. Najeebullah Afghan, age 32, of Schenectady, was taken into custody on suspicion of criminal impersonation. He was also given a City Code violation…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Carnegie Deli Opens Pop-Up Location At Saratoga Race Course Carnegie Deli Opens Pop-Up Location At Saratoga Race Course
Carnegie Deli Opens Pop-Up Location At Saratoga Race Course An iconic New York City restaurant billing itself as “the world’s most famous deli” has expanded to the Capital Region, at least temporarily. For the third year in a row, Carnegie Deli – a Madison Square Garden staple since 2011 – opened a pop-up location in Saratoga County, at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, July 13, just in time for horse racing season. Perched up in the grandstand, the eatery promises to keep racegoers coming back with its array of oversized pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and French fries. Cheesecake and black and whit…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen
Aggressive, Hungry Black Bear Returns To NY Home Shortly After Destroying Kitchen An aggressive black bear apparently searching for food destroyed the kitchen of an upstate New York home and then returned to the residence shortly after the break in. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said an officer received a report of the incident in  Washington County on Friday, June 21 in the town of White Creek, located about halfway between Saratoga Springs and Albany. While the officer was at the residence reviewing photos of the bear, the animal returned to the yard and became aggressive.  DEC wildlife experts provided technical …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl From Capital Region Missing Over Week Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl From Capital Region Missing Over Week
Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Girl From Capital Region Missing Over Week Police are asking for help in locating a 16-year-old girl from the region who has been missing for over a week. Saratoga County resident Jaylee Lyn Lawless, of Saratoga Springs, was last seen on Monday, July 1. Police said Lawless may have traveled to New York City or out of state. The teen is 5-foot-6 and 180 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. She has numerous ear piercings and two nose piercings. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for upda…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Donuts At This Capital Region Bakery Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says Donuts At This Capital Region Bakery Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says
Donuts At This Capital Region Bakery Among Best In Country, New Ranking Says Their donuts may have four sides, but this boundary-pushing bakery isn’t for squares. Saratoga County’s Darling Doughnuts – located in Saratoga Springs at 441 Broadway – is among the best donut shops in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The eatery placed No. 7 as determined by an “expert panel” and voted on by readers, according to the outlet, which sought to find those donut destinations offering “a unique charm and personal touch” not found at large chains. Under the direction of co-owners Natascha Pearl-Mansman and Glenn Severance, Darling Doughnuts sells a mouth…

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by Michael Mashburn