Woman pleads guilty for assault on Colonie officer
A Schenectady woman pled guilty to one count of assault in the second degree on a Colonie police officer before the Honorable Andrew Ceresia in the Supreme Court of Albany Wednesday morning, District Attorney David Soares said.
Crash closes Colonie roads
A tractor trailer took out four utility poles in an accident this morning, leading police to close two roads for what will likely be most of the day.
Sports poll: Which Suburban Council softball team will win the Section II Class AA title?
This week, we want to know which Suburban Council softball team you think has the best chance to win the Section II Class AA title.
CEG president arrested on drunk driving charges
F. Michael Tucker, president of the Center for Economic Growth, was allegedly found to have had a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit while parked in Stuyvesant Plaza on Friday, May 3, according to police reports.
Sports poll: Which baseball team will be the Suburban Council's No. 1 seed for the Section II Class AA playoffs?
We hit the baseball diamond in this week's poll question to ask you which Class AA team will be the Suburban Council's No. 1 seed for the playoffs.
Shoppers arrested at Crossgates for allegedly passing forged checks
Guilderland police arrested two women who were allegedly using forged travelers checks at stores in Crossgates Mall after a store's loss prevention officer notified authorities.
POLICE: Man pleas guilty in Colonie stabbing
A 33-year-old Guilderland man pled guilty to attempted assault in the first degree after a stabbing in Colonie in March, Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced in a press release Monday morning.
Sports poll: Who is the most dangerous goal scorer in Suburban Council girls lacrosse?
This week, we turn our attention back to the high school sports scene. We want to know which Suburban Council girls lacrosse player is the most dangerous goal scorer (translation: the one player guaranteed to get the ball into the goal every time she shoots).
Police investigate local banks scam incidents
Both the Albany and Colonie police departments are investigating alleged scams incidents in which suspects claimed to be investigators for local banks, police said.
Sports poll: How safe do you feel attending a large sporting event?
This week, we want to know how safe you would feel attending a large sporting event (i.e. marathon, horse race, auto race) in light of the bombing that took place at the Boston Marathon.
Police: Sand Creek Middle School student struck by car on way to school
The Colonie Police Department is currently investigating an accident where a fifth grader was struck by a vehicle while on her way to school Monday morning, police said.
Slingerlands residents arrested for car thefts
Police say mother and son stole two cars after test drives
Bethlehem police have arrested a Slingerlands mother and her adult son for the theft of two cars from Capital District dealerships.
Bethlehem man arrested for gun possession, cocaine
A Bethlehem man was arrested after Albany County investigators found an illegal firearm and drugs in the man's home after executing a search warrant.
Sports poll: How will new Siena men's basketball coach Jimmy Pastos do in his first season?
This week, we shift gears to the college sports ranks for this simple question: How will new Siena men's basketball coach Jimmy Pastos fare in his first season in Loudonville?
Cohoes man arrested for trespassing at Empire State Plaza
State Police arrested a Cohoes man for criminal trespassing at the Empire State Plaza after it was closed. Police discovered he was also wanted by the Rensselaer Police Department on a bench warrant.
Traffic stop leads to handgun charge
An Albany man was arrested Monday night for possession of a handgun after a traffic stop, Colonie police said.
Police: Siena basektball player stole student's wallet
A Siena College basketball player was arrested for stealing another student’s wallet, Colonie police said.
Cohoes man found guilty of robbing 86-year-old man
A Cohoes man was found guilty of robbing an 86-year-old man in his home, District Attorney David Soares announced Thursday, April 11.
Baseball: Shaker stampedes past Saratoga
A five-run third inning helped Shaker pull away for a 12-3 Suburban Council baseball victory over Saratoga Wednesday.
Baseball: Colonie beats Bethlehem in pitcher's duel
Colonie scored individual runs in the sixth and seventh innings to pull out a 3-1 Suburban Council baseball victory over Bethlehem Wednesday.
Softball: Guilderland shuts out Mohonasen
The Guilderland softball team evened its record to 1-1 with Wednesday's 2-0 Suburban Council victory over Mohonasen in Rotterdam.
Sports poll: Which softball team will win the Suburban Council South Division title?
You selected Bethlehem as your pick to win the Suburban Council South Division baseball title this year in last week's poll. Will you be selecting Bethlehem in this week's softball poll, or will you choose one of the other four teams in the running?
State Police ‘Move Over' week results
More than 2,000 traffic tickets issued during enforcement initiative
State Police issued 2,023 traffic tickets during its weeklong heightened traffic enforcement of the “Move Over Law” and speeding limits from April 1 to 7, which included 801 speeding tickets and 38 tickets for failure to move-over for emergency or hazard vehicles.
Delmar man arrested after police standoff
A Delmar man was arrested on Saturday morning after a nearly 11 hour standoff with police.
Baseball: Shaker comes out swinging
Blue Bison pound out 14 hits in opening victory
Shaker opened its 2013 Suburban Council baseball season with a 13-3 victory over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Friday.
Softball: Bethlehem shuts down Guilderland
Sullivan earns complete-game win for Lady Eagles
The Bethlehem softball team avenged last year's Section II Class AA quarterfinal loss to Guilderland by defeating the Lady Dutch 4-1 to begin the 2013 Suburban Council season Friday.
Police: Two arrested for stabbing
Two Guilderland residents have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man at least seven times, according to police.
Sports poll: Which baseball team will win the Suburban Council South Division title?
The voters spoke in last week's poll, and they declared Shaker would win the Suburban Council South Division boys lacrosse title. Well, Shaker isn't involved in this week's poll because it's not a South Division member in baseball (the Blue Bison are in the North). However, these four Suburban Council South Division baseball teams are in the mix this season.
Police seek help finding donation jar suspects
The Guilderland Police Department is asking the public for help identifying three suspects tied to the theft of a donation jar from a Crossgates Mall store.
Guilderland home burglar sentenced, caught by DNA
Kenneth Willete was sentenced to eight and a half years in state prison followed by five years of post release supervision relating to a Guilderland home robbery.
State Police to focus on ‘Move Over Law’
Law enforcement to hold weeklong increased enforcement of traffic safety
State Police will heighten “Move Over Law” enforcement efforts from Monday, April 1, to Sunday, April 7, in an attempt to reduce speed-related crashes and protect roadside worker.
Men allegedly found with loaded pistol
Police arrested two men who were allegedly found to have with a loaded pistol during a traffic stop on Albany Street in Colonie, on Sunday, March 17.
Albany man arrested for counterfeit bills
Bethlehem police arrested an Albany man Wednesday, March 20, after he allegedly attempted to use counterfeit money at a Mr. Subb in Glenmont.
Police: Impaired driver causes car crash
Bethlehem police arrested an Albany man and charged him with driving while ability impaired by drugs after he allegedly crossed into the opposite lane and crashed into another driver.
Sports poll: Which boys lacrosse team will win the Suburban Council South Division title?
This week, we're focusing on the race for the Suburban Council South Division boys lacrosse title.
Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse team has the best chance to win the Suburban Council?
Lacrosse was your pick as the spring sport you're looking forward to in last week's poll. And as luck would have it, lacrosse is the first sport out of the gate, as its season begins next Thursday with a full slate of Suburban Council games
Cops: Bethlehem teen arrested for punching officer
Fight occurred after Albany St. Patrick's Day parade
A Bethlehem teen was arrested following the St. Patrick's Day parade in Albany for allegedly punching an officer in the face, while police worked to break up a fight .
Lawmaker ticketed for pot possession in Coeymans
State Police arrested a state assemblyman and charged him with unlawful possession of marijuana after a traffic stop on the Thruway in Coeymans on Tuesday, March 12.
Delays expected at Colonie roundabout
Town of Colonie officials are urging motorists to avoid the roundabout at Maxwell and Albany-Shaker roads this evening into tomorrow morning, as workers repair a sewer force main.
Police: Man charged with criminal sex acts against 15-year-old
A 32-year-old Colonie man was arrested Wednesday for criminal sex acts against a 15-year-old male, Colonie police said.
Sports poll: What spring sport are you looking forward to?
Thanks to all who participated in last week's poll, and congratulations to Troy's Javion Ogunyemi for being selected as the people's choice for Class AA boys basketball player of the year. With that, we say good-bye to the winter sports season and look ahead to the spring sports season.
Police: Woman arrested for assault on officer
A Schenectady woman was arrested early Wednesday morning after assaulting a police officer, Colonie police said.
Police make arrest in trooper stabbing
Authorities arrested a man who allegedly stabbed a 15-year veteran of the State Police in the concourse of the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Sunday, March 3.
Police: Fugitive found burglarizing Delmar home
Bethlehem police have arrested an Albany man and fugitive after allegedly catching him in the act of burglarizing a Delmar residence.
Sports poll: Who is the Section II Class AA boys basketball player of the year?
By your votes, Colonie's Sydnie Rosales eased past Albany's Emia Willingham-Hurst to become your choice for Section II Class AA girls basketball player of the year in last week's poll. Now, we turn our attention to the best boys basketball players in Class AA.
Police: Woman mailed drug to boyfriend inmate
A Rome woman is joining her boyfriend in prison after allegedly trying to mail him a controlled substance, according to police.
Red Cross employee arrested
Police say man sent explicit texts to RCS student
Coeymans police have arrested an American Red Cross employee after he allegedly sent sexually explicit text messages to a Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk student after a recent blood drive.
Police searching for man who stabbed trooper
Authorities are searching for a man that stabbed a 15-year veteran of the State Police in the concourse of the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Sunday afternoon.
UPDATE: Police locate 43-year-old missing man
The Colonie Police Department located a man shortly after he was reported missing Thursday, Feb. 28, morning.
Girls basketball: Bethlehem fends off Colonie in semifinals
Lady Eagles to meet Albany in championship game Monday
Gabby Giacone recorded a double-double to lead Bethlehem past Colonie 44-40 in Wednesday's Section II Class AA girls basketball semifinal game at Hudson Valley Community College.
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