Officers Bitten, Punched During Chaotic Domestic Dispute In Albany Officers Bitten, Punched During Chaotic Domestic Dispute In Albany
Officers Bitten, Punched During Chaotic Domestic Dispute In Albany A domestic dispute in Albany spiraled into a violent altercation Thursday night, June 12, when responding officers were allegedly attacked by multiple family members. Officers were called around 7:20 p.m. to a home on Livingston Avenue for a reported dispute between two brothers, according to Albany Police. As they tried to deescalate the situation and separate the pair, other family members allegedly jumped in, physically attacking the officers on scene. One officer suffered a bite wound to his forearm, while another was punched in the face, police said. Both officers were treated on-site …
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies Just because the Capital Region is landlocked doesn’t mean your summer seafood cravings have to go unsatisfied. From buttery lobster rolls to spicy Cajun boils, here are five must-try seafood shacks to hit before the season’s out, according to foodies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by black & blue Steak and Crab (@blackandbluesteakcrab) Black & Blue Steak and Crab—Albany Upscale surf‑n‑turf with rave reviews for crab cakes, lobster fondue, and calamari. Patrons love the wine list and sophisticated atmosphere. Customer fa…
Man Bludgeoned Pregnant GF Until Baby Died In Horrific 2-Day Assault In Albany, DA Says Man Bludgeoned Pregnant GF Until Baby Died In Horrific 2-Day Assault In Albany, DA Says
Man Bludgeoned Pregnant GF Until Baby Died In Horrific 2-Day Assault In Albany, DA Says A pregnant New York woman lost her baby after enduring a brutal two-day assault carried out by her boyfriend, prosecutors alleged. Tylique Young, 18, of Albany, was arraigned on kidnapping, assault, and robbery charges in Albany County Court on Wednesday, June 4, after allegedly beating the victim with a hammer inside his Orange Street apartment in Albany, according to the DA’s office. Young is accused of holding his 19-year-old girlfriend—who was 27 weeks pregnant—hostage over the course of several hours on the night of Thursday, May 15, into the early morning of Friday, May 16. After st…
For 4th Time This Year, 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Capital Region For 4th Time This Year, 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Capital Region
For 4th Time This Year, 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Capital Region A 16-year-old girl from the Capital Region has been reported missing for the fourth time this year. Charisma Myers-Gurley was last seen at her Albany residence on Friday, May 30, according to Albany Police. Additional details, including a clothing description and possible destination, were not given. Myers-Gurley was previously reported in February, March, and mid May, as Daily Voice reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Dine-n-Dasher Whose Brutal Attack Left Albany Restaurant Owner With Brain Injury Learns Fate Dine-n-Dasher Whose Brutal Attack Left Albany Restaurant Owner With Brain Injury Learns Fate
Dine-n-Dasher Whose Brutal Attack Left Albany Restaurant Owner With Brain Injury Learns Fate A man who left a New York sushi restaurant owner with a traumatic brain injury after skipping out on a $425 bill will spend more than two decades in prison. Lucas Healey, age 43, of Albany, was sentenced to 22 years behind bars and five years of post-release supervision in Albany County Court on Friday, May 30, for the violent 2024 assault and robbery that nearly killed Shogun Sushi & Sake Bar co-owner Su Wen Zheng. During the trial, prosecutors described how Healey racked up a hefty food and drink tab at the popular Madison Avenue eatery but attempted to leave after paying just $50 on …
Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back
Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back In a David and Goliath standoff, 33 members of Beyond Plastics’s Lower Westchester Chapter, mostly Rivertowns residents, and 250 recycling and plastic reduction advocates met in Albany on May 7th to challenge industry lobbyists and encourage State legislators to Put People over Plastics. The group is fighting for passage of the NYS Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) even as industry lobbyists try their best to kill it. With a strong PRRIA, New York has an opportunity to address the monumental scourge of plastic pollution and lead the nation in reducing wasteful si…
Woman Shot While Sitting In Parked Car In Albany Woman Shot While Sitting In Parked Car In Albany
Woman Shot While Sitting In Parked Car In Albany A 22-year-old woman is recovering after being shot while sitting in a parked car in Albany. Officers responded to the area of Church Street and Fourth Avenue for reports of a gunshot victim at around 11:20 p.m. Thursday, May 29.  When they arrived, they found the woman inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, Albany Police said. She was treated at the scene and rushed to Albany Medical Center with what police said are non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators later determined the shooting actually took place at Madison Avenue and Trinity Place, several blo…
Turkish Migrant Admits Raping 15-Year-Old Girl In Albany; Now Faces Deportation Turkish Migrant Admits Raping 15-Year-Old Girl In Albany; Now Faces Deportation
Turkish Migrant Admits Raping 15-Year-Old Girl In Albany; Now Faces Deportation A 21-year-old undocumented migrant is facing deportation after confessing that he raped a 15-year-old girl in the Capital Region. Sakir Akkan pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in Albany County Court on Friday, May 2, court records show. Akkan–a Turkish national who crossed the southern border illegally in November 2023 and had sought asylum–admitted to driving the victim to a remote area in Albany’s South End and sexually assaulting her while armed with a metal pipe in May 2024, the Albany Times Union reports. He was arrested weeks later and admitted to having sexual intercourse with th…
NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why
NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…
Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Albany Girl Missing For 3 Days Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Albany Girl Missing For 3 Days
Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Albany Girl Missing For 3 Days Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a Capital Region teenager who has been missing for several days. Rosalinda Popa, 16, was last seen at her Albany residence on Tuesday, May 20, according to Albany Police. Additional details, including a clothing description and possible destinations, were not given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
WATCH: Albany News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast WATCH: Albany News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast
Watch: Albany News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast Call it breaking news, literally. Albany news anchor Olivia Jaquith went into labor just moments before her morning broadcast on WRGB Wednesday, May 21, but–like a true professional–never missed a beat. Her co-anchor, Julia Dunn, kicked off the show with the perfect opening line: “We do have some breaking news this morning, literally. Olivia’s water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.” Jaquith, poised and smiling, gently corrected: “Early labor, early labor, Let’s not get carried away.” Instead of rushing to the hospital, Jaquith proceeded to co-anchor the entire…
Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch
Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch Jay-Z’s got 99 problems, and landing a Times Square gaming license just might be one. It’s not every day the New York State Capitol gets a visit from Hov. But the music mogul and business powerhouse made an unannounced stop in Albany on Monday, May 19. Jay-Z, legal name Shawn Carter, met with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to discuss something a little glitzier than legislation: a proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square, Albany station WRGB reports. The Brooklyn-born rapper’s company, Roc Nation, is part of a bid to secure one of the state’s coveted new downstate gami…