DWI Driver Hits Pedestrian, Leaving Him Critically Injured On I-87: Nysp Latham
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a drunk driver in Queensbury, New York State Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 30.
The crash happened at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at the intersection of Aviation Road and the Exit 19 southbound off-ramp from Interstate 87 in Warren County, according to troopers.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, driven by 25-year-old Brodie C. Gerber of Lake George, exited I-87 and turned east onto Aviation Road, striking a 45-year-old man who was partially in the roadway, police said.
The pedestrian…
Fatal Crash: 18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Hits Car, Slams Into Pedestrians In Albany County, Nysp
An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed after striking a sedan and colliding with two pedestrians on State Route 9L in Queensbury, New York, on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, State Police announced on Monday.
Investigators determined that a sedan traveling southbound on Route 9L was turning left into a business when the motorcycle, operated by Austin L. Pagan of Queensbury, attempted to pass it on the left and struck the vehicle, according to police.
Pagan was ejected from the motorcycle, suffered severe injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said.
Two pedestrians standing in the …
Employee Steals $90K From Restaurant In Saratoga Springs, Police Say
A Capital Region woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her employer.
Ashley Hervieux, 38, was arrested in April following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office, the agency revealed Tuesday, May 6.
Deputies determined that Hervieux, of Queensbury, stole over $90,000 from a Saratoga Springs business during a three-year period, police said.
While the sheriff’s office did not name the victim's business, relatives of the owner confirmed on social media that the thefts occurred at the Thorn and Roots restaurant, located on Marion …
Daycare Worker Abused 2-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say
A daycare employee is accused of physically abusing a toddler in the Capital Region, police said.
Sheriff’s officials in Warren County were notified about possible inappropriate conduct by a staff member at the Childtime Daycare in Queensbury on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
An investigation found that Helen Oprencak, 72, pulled a 2-year-old boy by the hood of his sweatshirt and held him down until he went to sleep, deputies said. The alleged incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 13, nearly two weeks before the complaint was filed.
Oprencak, of Fort Edw…
Popular Bagelry Brings Fresh Twist On Breakfast Favorites To North Greenbush
Bagel lovers, rejoice–a Capital Region staple has expanded its empire of beloved bagels, coffee, and cozy vibes.
Uncommon Grounds, known for its freshly made bagels and house-roasted coffee, officially opened its newest location at 600 North Greenbush Road in North Greenbush on Wednesday, March 5, and locals are already buzzing.
“We can’t wait to welcome you to our cozy new spot and serve up the good stuff: freshly roasted coffee, mouthwatering bagels, delightful muffins, and those legendary bagel sandwiches you’ve been hearing about,” owner Mike Hoover said on Facebook.
What’s on the Menu…
Armed Troy Man Leads High-Speed Pursuit Across State Lines Before Crashing
A Troy man faces a long list of charges after a multi-state police chase that started in Vermont ended in a crash and his arrest in Queensbury, NY, authorities said.
On Thursday, Jan. 9, at approximately 12:54 p.m., New York State Police joined the pursuit of a vehicle that had fled a traffic stop in Vermont and evaded multiple law enforcement agencies in both Vermont and New York. The vehicle was first reported traveling on State Route 4 toward Whitehall, NY.
Troopers located the vehicle in Fort Ann, NY, and attempted to stop it. However, the driver refused to comply, initiating a high-spe…
Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations
Red Lobster plans to close more restaurants just weeks after it filed for bankruptcy, according to a new report.
In a bankruptcy petition filed on Sunday, May 19, the company listed assets of $1 billion and liabilities of $10 billion.
Days before the filing, dozens of Red Lobster locations were listed as "temporarily closed" on the company's website, including these New York locations:
Kingston,
Scarsdale,
Nanuet,
Poughkeepsie,
Stony Brook
In an updated list of closures reported by CNN on Thursday, June 6, five new locations in New York have been added to the list, including it…
Highway Stranding Leads To DWI, Animal Abuse Charges For Capital Region Duo
What began as a disabled vehicle call on a highway in the region ended with two people in handcuffs, one accused of drugged driving and the other of animal abuse.
Troopers in Saratoga County responded to I-87 in Wilton shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, May 12, for a broken-down car.
New York State Police said the driver, 34-year-old Jennifer Hagadorn, of Gansevoort, and a passenger, 42-year-old Guy Chadwick, of Queensbury, got into an argument when Hagadorn walked away from the vehicle.
As she did so, Chadwick allegedly released a dog they had been traveling with and the animal was struck by …
Computer Scam Steals $20K From Long Island Woman: Police
A duo schemed a Long Island woman out of $20,000 in a computer virus scam, officials reported.
On Tuesday, July 11, a Great Neck woman received a notification on her computer saying it had been compromised.
The woman, who is 70 years old, called the number provided in the notification, which informed her that she would receive a call from her bank’s fraud department.
Police said an unknown man then called her and told her she needed to withdraw $20,000.
After she withdrew the money, an unknown woman came to the victim’s house, claiming to be from the bank’s fraud department, and took …
NY Doctor Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns, Ordered To Pay $245,212
A New York doctor will avoid prison after admitting that he filed false tax returns.
Albany County resident Ehab Kodsi, age 56, of Watervliet, was sentenced to pay $245,212 in restitution and pay an additional $25,000 fine Thursday, Nov. 3, in federal court in Albany.
The sentence followed Kodsi’s guilty plea to filing a false tax return and admission that he deliberately underreported revenue from both his pain management company in Queensbury, in Warren County, and his real estate company between 2015 and 2018.
He was also accused of improperly deducting personal and business expenses.…
Man On Electric Bicycle Killed In Crash In Capital District
A man has died after he was struck by a car while riding an electric bicycle in the Capital District.
The crash happened Monday, May 9, in Warren County, near the Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury, according to New York State Police.
Investigators said Kelly Burke, age 53, of Granville in Washington County, was driving the bike when he crossed State Route 254 and was struck by a Chevrolet Impala.
Burke was taken to Glens Falls Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the Impala, a 73-year-old Washington County man, was not injured.
State Police are investigating …
Ex-Fire Chief From Northern Westchester Charged With Lewd Acts With Minor
This story has been updated.
A former fire chief in Northern Westchester is facing charges accusing him of lewd behavior with a minor and disseminating indecent material, according to the New York State Police.
John M. Novohradsky, 53, of Queensbury, who volunteers with the Queensbury Central Fire Co., was arrested Thursday by state police on numerous charges following an investigation, state police said.
A former Buchanan Fire chief, Novohradsky used Snapchat to send a naked picture of himself to the victim last month, then on a separate occasion, fondled the victim's genitals, said Troope…
