-
2 weeks ago | 
timesunion.com | H. Rose Schneider |Mike Goodwin
ALBANY —Federal prosecutors filed an expanded indictment against former Capital Prime Ventures CEO Kris Roglieri in which they lay out how they believe Roglieri and two colleagues conspired to fleece clients in a multi-million dollar scheme Roglieri used to buy a fleet of exotic cars, luxury watches, and property.
-
2 weeks ago | 
timesunion.com | H Rose Schneider |H. Rose Schneider
ALBANY — Air quality in the Capital Region and the Hudson Valley is steadily improving. Smoke from Canadian wildfires left much of upstate listed in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category Sunday, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The Adirondack Mountains had the worst air in the state, just one point away on the air quality index of being unhealthy for anyone to breathe.
-
2 months ago | 
timesunion.com | Mike Goodwin |H. Rose Schneider
ALBANY — Momentum is building for a July 4 opening for the new pool in Lincoln Park. The city of Albany has not touted an opening with any fanfare. Opening day for the $20 million, years-in-the-making facility is simply scheduled for Independence Day on the city’s website. Article continues below this adBut officials have begun meeting with local people to discuss the return of swimming in the park.
-
2 months ago | 
timesunion.com | H. Rose Schneider |Mike Goodwin
SCHENECTADY — The line outside the Department of Motor Vehicles office was dozens deep Thursday morning as procrastinators waited for the doors to open to get Real IDs, the upgraded driver's license that in two weeks will be required to get on a domestic flight in the U.S.Once inside, they faced hours waiting to get to a window. Article continues below this ad“It’s pandemonium,” an official said after doors were closed early at the DMV on Wednesday.
-
2 months ago | 
timesunion.com | Brendan J. Lyons |H. Rose Schneider
ALBANY — Keri S. Mazzuca was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday in Albany County Court for the death of her newborn, an infant boy whose remains were found beneath Washington Park’s statue of Moses nearly 30 years ago. "I did a horrible, unimaginable thing. And I lived with remorse and regret," Mazzuca told Judge Roger McDonough during brief remarks, including an apology, she made before the judge imposed her sentence. Article continues below this ad"I'm a great mom.
-
2 months ago | 
ctinsider.com | H. Rose Schneider |Patrick Tine
COPAKE - Authorities are investigating after a twin-engine transport plane crashed around noon Saturday in the town of Copake. The Associated Press cited a source close to the investigation Sunday who said all six people on board the aircraft died in the crash. Columbia County Undersheriff Jacqueline Salvatore told News10 ABC at a press conference Saturday that the sheriff's office was investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a muddy field near Two Town Road.
-
2 months ago | 
darientimes.com | H. Rose Schneider |Patrick Tine
COPAKE, N.Y. — All six people on board a twin-engine transport plane were killed Saturday in a Hudson Valley crash after taking off from Westchester County Airport. The Associated Press cited a source close to the investigation Sunday who said all six people on board the aircraft died in the crash.
-
2 months ago | 
timesunion.com | H. Rose Schneider |Will Waldron
MALTA — Several state troopers were at the Ellsworth apartment complex off Route 9 late Wednesday afternoon. People outside the buildings were trying to get hold of people inside the apartments. Residents said they heard what they believed were gunshots and the sprinkler system went off. Article continues below this adParamedics and an ambulance are at the scene. A second ambulance was seen headed north on Route 9.
-
2 months ago | 
timesunion.com | H. Rose Schneider |Ashley Soebroto
ALBANY — Five months after the seizure and euthanasia of Peanut the squirrel, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said it is reviewing its protocol for dealing with illegal wildlife to avoid similar incidents in the future. In October, DEC officers raided Mark Longo’s Pine City home and animal rescue following multiple anonymous complaints about Peanut, a social media darling, who was seized from the home alongside Fred the raccoon.
-
Feb 27, 2025 | 
timesunion.com | Patrick Tine |H. Rose Schneider |Mike Goodwin
CORINTH — The Corinth couple charged with child endangerment after their 3-year-old died last week violated an order of protection when they went to a home where their other children are staying, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office said. The 33-year-old man and his 31-year-old wife were each charged with criminal contempt. The charges are misdemeanors as are the original charges filed after the toddler was found in the family home that code enforcement officials later condemned.
