Capital District Man Accused Of Menacing Troopers With Hammer Capital District Man Accused Of Menacing Troopers With Hammer
Capital District Man Accused Of Menacing Troopers With Hammer A man from the Capital District is facing charges after he allegedly threatened New York State Police troopers with a hammer. Troopers in Saratoga County first encountered the man at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, while attempting to stop his vehicle for speeding on State Route 146A in the town of Clifton Park. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Schenectady County resident Panayiotis Menagias, of Glenville, refused to stop and troopers initiated a pursuit, police said. During the chase, Menagias stopped several times, got out of his car, and threatened troopers with a hammer, accor…
Police Nab Man In Child Luring Case In Capital District Police Nab Man In Child Luring Case In Capital District
Police Nab Man In Child Luring Case In Capital District Police have arrested a man who allegedly tried luring a young girl into his vehicle near a Capital District school. Earlier report: Police Warn Of Man Attempting To Lure Kids In 'Foul' Smelling Truck In Scotia In Schenectady County, the Scotia Police Department announced that Craig Bemis was arrested Saturday, July 16, following numerous tips from the community. It came one day after Scotia Police issued an alert saying that a girl had reported a suspicious man in a pickup truck who had allegedly approached her and offered her a ride as she walked to school. Scotia Police Chief Danie…
Police Warn Of Man Attempting To Lure Kids In 'Foul' Smelling Truck In Capital District Police Warn Of Man Attempting To Lure Kids In 'Foul' Smelling Truck In Capital District
Police Warn Of Man Attempting To Lure Kids In 'Foul' Smelling Truck In Capital District Parents in the Capital District are being warned about a man who allegedly attempted to lure kids into his vehicle near a school.  In Schenectady County, the Scotia Police Department issued an alert saying they were investigating multiple incidents of attempted child luring involving a man driving a white pickup truck. The latest incident was reported at around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, when a girl told police the man had approached her as she walked toward a school and asked if she wanted a ride. Police said the girl made it safely to school and later reported the incident to authori…
Moose On Loose In Capital District Moose On Loose In Capital District
Moose On Loose In Capital District Officials are warning the public after several moose sightings in Schenectady County, CBS6 in Albany reports. The animal has been spotted multiple times along the Mohawk River, including the area of Providence and Hillside avenues in Niskayuna, the outlet reports. Residents are warned not to feed or approach the moose should they come across it. The Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) said sightings or concerns can be reported to the Unified Communications Center at 518-630-0911. Carrying the distinction of being the largest land mammal in New York, moose can weigh up to 1,200 po…
New Restaurant In Region Draws Comparisons To 'Cheers' New Restaurant In Region Draws Comparisons To 'Cheers'
New Restaurant In Region Draws Comparisons To 'Cheers' A new restaurant in the region is already seeing praise from online reviews, drawing comparisons to the popular television series "Cheers." Schenectady County eatery The Broken Inn opened in March at 2209 Nott St. in Niskayuna. The restaurant's menu includes a selection of sandwiches, such as a Garden Veggie Wrap, Grilled Cheese and Ham, along with the Scott's Turkey Club. Guests can also order from the brunch menu, which includes Eggs Benedict, Stuffed French Toast, and more. The restaurant has been praised for its sandwiches and selection of drinks offered at the bar. "Small place…
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties Health officials have provided an update on the New York counties where they recommend people wear face masks due to the level of COVID-19 in the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status, in counties with a high level of COVID-19 in the community. To determine the level of COVID-19 in a county, the CDC looks at a combination of three metrics: new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population over a seven-day period, the percent of staffed inpatient beds that are occupied by CO…
These High Schools In Region Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings These High Schools In Region Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings
These High Schools In Region Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings It’s no secret that New York is home to some of the nation’s best schools, but which in the region rank among the top in the country? The U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 list of the best high schools in the country after evaluating nearly 18,000 schools at all levels. According to the organization - which touts itself as “the global authority in education rankings” - high schools were judged on these weighted factors: College readiness (30 percent); Reading and math proficiency (20 percent); Reading and math performance (20 percent); Underserved student performance (10 perc…
Albany County ‘Strongly Recommends’ Masking Up Indoors Albany County ‘Strongly Recommends’ Masking Up Indoors
Albany County ‘Strongly Recommends’ Masking Up Indoors Health officials in Albany County are calling for a return to mask wearing amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in the area. In a public health advisory issued Monday, April 25, the Albany County Department of Health said it “strongly recommends” all residents, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in indoor public spaces, including private businesses. The advisory follows a nearly 40% surge in COVID cases in New York in the past week, according to state health officials. Albany and Rensselaer counties are both in the orange or “high” category on a Centers for Disease Control and Preventi…
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For These Hudson Valley Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For These Hudson Valley Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For These Hudson Valley Counties New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in parts of the Hudson Valley as several inches of rain and whipping winds are expected to impact the area. Hochul issued the declaration late on Monday, Oct. 25, and it is expected to last through early on Wednesday, Oct. 27 as rainfall topping four or more inches are likely incoming, with some areas seeing more than an inch of rain per hour, creating potential flash flooding concerns. In the Hudson Valley, a state of emergency has been issued for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties. Related sto…
Fairfield County Woman Drove Drunk At Three Times Legal Limit, Police Say Fairfield County Woman Drove Drunk At Three Times Legal Limit, Police Say
Fairfield County Woman Drove Drunk At Three Times Legal Limit, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was nabbed allegedly driving drunk at three times the legal limit following a crash between a car and a pickup truck. Damarys F. Correa, age 37, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 10 on Route I-90 in Schenectady County by New York State Police, after she struck a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. When troopers arrived on the scene, they found that Correa was intoxicated and was taken into custody, said Trooper Tara McCormick. Once at police headquarters, Correa was given a blood-alcohol test which registered at .24 percent or three times the legal l…
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties A State of Emergency has been declared for 24 counties in New York State as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall on Long Island Sunday morning, Aug. 22. The storm, which is expected to be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall, is forecast to affect coastal areas with dangerous storm surge, as well as heavy rainfall, dangerous surf conditions, and widespread power outages.  Related story: Here's Where Hurricane Henri Should Bring Widespread Power Outages, Strongest Winds, Most Rain Inland locations, including Westchester County and upstate areas, could also be affec…
COVID-19: 33 NY Counties Reach CDC 'High' Level For Community Spread COVID-19: 33 NY Counties Reach CDC 'High' Level For Community Spread
Covid-19: 33 NY Counties Reach CDC 'High' Level For Community Spread Two weeks ago at this time, just two counties in New York State -- Nassau and Suffolk -- were rated as having "high" COVID-19 transmission levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now, the number is 33 amid an outbreak of cases connected to the highly contagious Delta variant. The CDC announced late in July that people should return to wearing masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high” COVID-19 transmission. That means masks should now be worn in a total of 54 counties. With a total of 62 counties, only eight have "moderate" spread. As of Saturda…