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Yesterday around 6:00 p.m. Tymear Mallory was driving on I-787 in Albany when he became allegedly involved in a verbal argument with two women.  

A 65-year old Albany resident (Francisco Salazar) found himself in big trouble after a routine traffic stop in Latham. When officers searched his car, they recovered drugs and drug paraphernalia.

The suspect involved in the incident, 43-year-old Vayne A. Rice of Schenectady, was attempting to leave the scene as officers were approaching. Police accused Rice of “recklessly engaging in conduct that created a grave risk of death to another person

Members of the Albany Police Department executed a search warrant in an Albany home. That search warrant resulted in the arrest of four occupants.

Healthcare workers and the elderly were in the first group of individuals who qualified for the vaccination, now New York is moving forward to expand category 1B.

Members of the Albany Police Department are investigating a large gathering over the weekend that left one woman shot dead and four others injured.

As local governments throughout the US are talking about police reform, the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office is making strides toward actually having police reform.

The Federal Emergency Management Administration promised the State of New York $934 million to help with the vaccination of our state's citizens.

Marijuana use has been legalized in multiple states around the country. On Monday Governor Cuomo says it’s time for New York to legalize marijuana, but some lawmakers are pushing back.

A man has been arrested for setting fire to two of his former employer’s trucks in Colonie on two separate occasions. A uniform rental company had the misfortune of having one of their trucks set on fire in November of 2020 and then again this month.

The tragic death of a four-year-old foster child in Rotterdam led to the arrest of both of his foster parents.

Longtime Town Comptroller Paul Sebesta submitted his letter of resignation last year. He only did so after citizens of the town complained.

On June 5, 2020 18-year old Donovann Clayton was walking down a street in Troy, minding his own business, when a murderer's stray bullet pierced his body and killed him.

The COVID-19 pandemic is surging throughout the Albany County Jail. In this recent outbreak, there are at least 75 people infected with the coronavirus within the prison.

On Monday, January 10, an unnamed man responded to the website SkipTheGames in an attempt to obtain “escort” services.  The man met 20-year old Ava Maddalla of Scotia at the Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 45 British American Boulevard. 

Today Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins held a press conference to inform citizens of how they plan to proceed with the upcoming inauguration.

Three people are confirmed dead as a result of the murder-suicide that occurred Wednesday at 9:30 pm. The residence is located on Angelo Drive in Schodack.

Mr. Sellie became irritated with a detainee and then he viciously attacked the detainee causing grave injuries that required hospitalization. It was reported that Mr. Sellie punched and kicked the defenseless person who was being detained.

The new year is just beginning and the Capital Region started the year off with a very violent weekend. With 2021 just hours old the Capital Region saw violence in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy.

Wednesday pro-trump protesters and counter-protesters were involved in a violent clash outside of the Capitol Building, so authorities are trying to prevent further violence. Police arrested 37-year-old Alexander S. Contompasis of Albany

On Monday night, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan made the announcement official that she is seeking reelection next year.

Apparently, a pharmacist left 57 vials of the vaccine at room temperature which resulted in the vials being discarded. The employee did this intentionally.

New York will now follow the new guidelines that were issued by the CDC. Individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 are now required to quarantine for just 10 days as opposed to the old 14-day requirement.

The year 2020 has been a strange and tragic year for many people. Let’s look back at some of the things we went through in 2020.

39-year old Lawrence Johnson was stopped for breaking traffic laws. He’s facing several traffic charges including driving a car without insurance and having a counterfeit temporary registration plate.

A man from Albany named Carlos Aguayo-Salas was arrested and charged with the intent to distribute heroin laced with fentanyl.

Officers with the Albany Police Department report that they responded to the area of Orange Avenue. They recovered a revolver, a 12 gauge shotgun, a 45 caliber revolver, a 40 caliber handgun, a 357 magnum revolver, a 38 caliber revolver, and a 9 mm handgun.

It took less than one hour for New York’s electors to cast their votes in favor of President-Elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris.

A vicious beating at the Schenectady County Jail left a former inmate with serious injuries and two jail employees terminated.

On November 14 the Albany Symphony Orchestra will perform a live stream event including a segment called “Black & Alive”.