Football: Four Shaker players earn all-state honors
Shen, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake also well represented on list
Four members of the Shaker football team were named Class AA all-state players by the New York State Sportswriters Association Wednesday.
Police: Verizon employee accesses customer's data without permission
A Verizon employee was arrested for accessing a customer’s phone data without authorization, Colonie police said.
Tuesday round-up: Shen keeps pace with Shaker
Boland leads Lady Plainsmen past Mohonasen
The Shenendehowa girls basketball team remained within striking distance of first-place Shaker in the Suburban Council North Division by beating Mohonasen 39-27 in Tuesday's game in Clifton Park.
Police: Loudonville man almost hits officer with pick-up truck
Albany police arrested a 33-year-old Loudonville man Sunday night after almost hitting an officer with his pick-up truck on Clinton Avenue in Albany, police said.
Thursday round-up: Mineau's OT goal lifts Jets to victory
Mike Mineau's goal 1:27 into overtime helped Shaker/Colonie edge Glens Falls 2-1 in Thursday's Capital District High School Hockey League game in Glens Falls.
Police: Level 3 sex offender arrested for sexual abuse
A registered sex offender was arrested after allegedly inappropriately touching a 91-year-old female resident at the Loudonville Home for Adults, Colonie police said.
Westerlo man faces sex misconduct charges
Following a November arrest, State Police in Princetown have filed additional charges against a Westerlo man for allegedly sexually engaging a minor.
Sports poll: Who is the best girls basketball player in the Suburban Council?
Out with the old, and in with the new. Here is your first sports poll question for 2013.
A look back at the 2012 sports season (Part 2)
Continuing our look back at the 2012 sports year
Police arrest two for taking TV from Walmart
Rotterdam police said two women, one of whom was allegedly armed, entered Walmart and stole a 46-inch television before fleeing the scene in their car.
Sports poll: What is your team of the year?
As we careen towards the end of 2012, we want to know what is your team of the year for your town or county.
Friday round-up: Colonie knocks off Shen
Rosales scores 25 points in Lady Raiders' road win
The Colonie girls basketball team recorded its biggest road win of the season by defeating Shenendehowa 56-41 in Friday's Suburban Council game.
Sports poll: Which hockey team will win the CDHSHL Division 1 title?
The NHL might not be playing, but there is still plenty of hockey going on in our neck of the woods -- especially at the high school level. And these four teams seem to be among the leading candidates to win the Capital District High School Hockey League's Division 1 title.
Whooping cough confirmed at Shaker Jr.
North Colonie urges sick children to go to doctor
A student at Shaker Junior High School has been diagnosed with pertussis, better known as “whooping cough,” according to the Albany County Department of Health.
Bieber allegedly targeted in murder plot
Police: Drawing of celebrity found in New Mexico man's vehicle
A New Mexico man previously arrested by State Police in Rotterdam on charges of murder conspiracy is believed to have targeted pop star Justin Bieber.
Police: Man stole money from ATM and jukebox
State Police on Monday, Dec. 10, allegedly found a Schoharie man driving with stolen money from a burglary the previous night at the Quaker Inn, located in Duanesburg.
Sports poll: Which girls basketball team will have the best record in the Suburban Council?
Since we tackled the Suburban Council boys basketball world in last week's poll, it's only fair that we now do the same with the Suburban Council girls basketball world.
Tuesday round-up: Shen wins first for Murphy
Acker's 15 points pace Plainsmen against Saratoga
The Shenendehowa girls basketball team gave new coach Joe Murphy his first victory with Tuesday's 42-28 Suburban Council win against Saratoga Springs.
Police: Two men held up a Gulf Mart on Central Avenue
Colonie police are currently looking for two men who held up a Gulf Mart on Central Avenue.
Coxsackie cop arrested for pulling gun
Albany police say an off-duty Coxsackie police officer pointed a loaded handgun at an acquaintance early Sunday morning.
Who’s the Cake Boss?
Reality show star draws a crowd at Nisky book signing
A line stretched throughout a local grocery store on Friday, Nov. 30, as fans of Buddy Valastro, star of the TLC reality show “Cake Boss,” clamored for books, cakes and a chance to meet the big-time baker.
Friday round-up: Shen hockey picks up first win
Marr's second goal lifts Plainsmen past Mamaroneck in tourney opener
The Shenendehowa hockey team earned its first win of the season by beating Mamaroneck 4-2 in the opening round of the Don Kauth Memorial Tournament Friday in Clifton Park.
Blood test back, but police continue investigation
DA wants to check for other substances in blood of driver in Shen fatal crash, no charges filed
The blood drawn from Dennis Drue on Saturday night has been analyzed, but police will not be filing charges until they have investigated the fatal car crash he was involved in.
Sports poll: Which boys basketball team will have the best Suburban Council record?
We had an incredible number of votes in last week's Spotlight Sports poll, so let's see if we can keep the momentum going this week as we delve into the Suburban Council boys basketball season.
Swimming: Shen dominates Niskayuna in opener
Ballston Spa, Bethlehem also post league wins
Shenendehowa swept the individual races to defeat Niskayuna 123-61 in Tuesday's Suburban Council boys swimming season opener.
Police: Two killed, two injured in Northway car crash
Two Shenendehowa High School students were killed on the Northway in a car crash late Saturday night, state police said.
Hockey: Saratoga eases past CBA
Flynn strikes twice for Blue Streaks
Saratoga Springs improved its record to 2-0-0 with Friday's 7-1 Capital District High School Hockey league victory over Christian Brothers Academy at the Albany County Hockey Facility in Colonie.
Alleged murder plot broken up in Rotterdam
State Police arrested a New Mexico man in Rotterdam on Tuesday, Nov. 20, on charges he was involved in a murder plot targeting Vermont residents.
Police: Man caught stealing car parts
Rotterdam police allegedly found a Guilderland man in the process of removing a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked on Princetown Road.
Sports poll: Who was the best female athlete for the fall sports season?
Thanks for participating in last week's Spotlight Sports poll question. Now, let's wrap up the fall sports season with this week's poll question.
Police: Arson led to dog's death
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested and charged for robbing and burning down a home at 96 Elm St., which also killed the homeowner’s dog, Colonie police said.
Bethlehem house fire investigated
Damage sustained; no injuries
Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out in a vacant home in North Bethlehem on Wednesday evening.
Hockey: CBA, Mamaroneck advance to tournament finals
Brothers get past Shaker/Colonie on penalty shots
Christian Brothers Academy and Mamaroneck advanced to Saturday's final at the Albany County Holiday Hockey Tournament at the county rink in Colonie.
Sports poll: Who was the best male athlete during the fall sports season?
This week, we're searching for the top male athlete from each of our coverage areas.
Trio arrested on gang assault charges for summer incident
Three men were arrested for the alleged assault of a 19-year-old man that left him with a fractured jaw, several missing teeth and lacerations requiring 25 stitches.
Police: Man entered child’s bathroom stall
A Glenville man, while at a sports complex in Clifton Park, allegedly peered into an enclosed bathroom stall where a child was using the toilet and then entered it, according to police.
Restaurateur faces prison over taxes
Frank Popolizio pleaded guilty to one count of criminal tax fraud in the third degree, a felony, during his arraignment on an 11-count indictment for consistently failing to file sales tax returns and failing to pay sales tax to the state.
Sports poll: What was the best fall sports team in your area?
This week's Spotlight Sports poll seeks your vote for the best fall sports team during this year's high school season. We've broken it down by region, so here is where you can vote.
Man allegedly tried to lure children in his car in Latham
Colonie police are investigating a suspicious incident where a man allegedly tried to lure two children into his car early Monday afternoon in Latham.
Sports poll: Which Section II football team will reach the state finals?
The Section II playoffs are over, and we have our five representatives for the state football playoffs. Our question this week is, which one of this area's teams will make it to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse for the state finals?
Girls soccer: Sectional finals moved up to Tuesday
Wednesday's Section II girls soccer championship schedule has been moved up to Tuesday due to the threat of a Nor'easter.
Cross country: Saratoga sweeps Section II titles
Driscoll, Maloy among individual winners
The Saratoga Springs boys and girls cross country teams swept the Class A titles at Friday's Section II Championships at Saratoga Spa State Park.
Vintage car crash injures one
State Police are looking into an accident on the Thruway that put a Staten Island man in the hospital.
Sports poll: Which No. 1 seed will win a Section II girls soccer title?
The following No. 1 seeds are still alive in this year's Section II girls soccer playoffs, but which one of them will claim their division's title?
Trio arrested for slashing tires in Rotterdam
Three juveniles allegedly slashed several tires on five different streets in Rotterdam, according to police.
Tools stolen from locked box trucks
Latham police are investigating over $16,000 of stolen tools removed from box trucks over the weekend of Friday, Oct. 19, New York State police said.
Traffic stop leads to sex charges
Traffic stop leads to sex charges for Schenectady man
A 32-year-old Schenectady man allegedly had sexual intercourse with a female under 15 at his residence, according to police.
Crash results in felony DWI charge
Police are blaming drunken driving for a crash on I-88 in the Town of Duanesburg, but the man facing charges allegedly refused a breath test.
Schenectady man faces ninth DWI
Police said Kenneth Conner allegedly had a BAC of 0.15 percent and this arrest makes his ninth DWI arrest over the past 34 years.
Sports poll: Which team will win the Section II Class AA boys soccer title?
With the Section II soccer playoffs starting this week, we want to know which boys team will win the Class AA title.