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Police: Man tried to swindle woman into paying for work she didn't request
A Latham man who police said stole $200 from an elderly woman after trying to swindle her into paying for labor she said she didn't request was arrested on Friday, May 18, according to State Police reports.
Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?
This week, we've got our five candidates for the Suburban Council girls lacrosse most valuable player.
More charges in fatal DWI
State Police have charged Lisa M. Hartigan, 48, of Castleton, with vehicular manslaughter in the second degree following a crash that claimed the life of 47-year-old Darlene M. Walter, of Scotia.
Man pleads guilty to having marijuana in trunk
District Attorney David Soares on Tuesday, May 1, announced that Leonard Steele, 34, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of marijuana in the second degree, a felony, in Albany County Court.
Sports poll: Which boys lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?
As we near the end of the regular season, it's time to look at which boys lacrosse player should be this year's Suburban Council most valuable player.
High speeds lead to arrest
Charlton man caught going nearly 170 mph on motorcycle
A Charlton man was observed by state police driving at a speed of nearly 170 mph on the thruway in the Village of Ravena on Tuesday, May 2 before being arrested in a town 50 miles from where he was first noticed.
Sports poll: Who is the best girls lacrosse goaltender in the Suburban Council?
We're remaining on the defensive side of the field for this week's sports poll question: Who is the best girls lacrosse goaltender in the Suburban Council?
Outdoor farmers market set to open
Market's 32nd season kicks off May 3
The Downtown Market location at Schenectady City Hall will be open starting May 3 on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Beginning June 12, the St. Luke’s Farmers’ Market will run every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1241 State St.
DWI arrest stems from underage sweep
Two employees of local businesses were arrested during an underage drinking initiative performed by State Police in Albany County over the weekend.
Body pulled from Mohawk identified as Schenectady man
A passing boater notified Niskayuna Police of a body in the Saratoga County portion of the Mohawk River at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Police on Saturday, April 21, identified the body as that of Anthony L. Krisanda, 30, of Glenwood Boulevard, Schenectady.