Police: Berne teenager kills 5-year-old cousin, falsely reports abduction

Dec 19, 2014 John Purcell Crime 0

A Berne teenager allegedly killed her 5-year-old cousin and disposed of his body, before falsely reporting the boy was forcefully abducted from her home, according to police.

Troy man arrested for counterfeit bills in Bethlehem

Dec 19, 2014 Spotlight Staff Crime 0

Bethlehem Police arrested a Troy man for allegedly using counterfeit fifty dollar bills earlier in year, following a nine-month investigation.

New Scotland parks study outlines $1.3M improvements

Dec 19, 2014 John Purcell The Spot 0

New Scotland Town Board members heard a presentation Wednesday, Dec. 10, from consultant Ted Kolankowski of Barton & Loguidice on potential renovations and enhancements to Stephen P. Wallace Swift...

Colonie supervisor’s son arrested a second time for spotlighting deer

Dec 19, 2014 Spotlight Staff Crime, Government 0

Paul Mahan, son of Colonie Town Supervisor Paula Mahan, was arrested Friday morning for allegedly using a spotlight and bow to try to attract deer.

Get To Know: Mike Cavotta

Dec 19, 2014 John McIntyre Opinion 0

This Get To Know appears in the Dec, 17 editions of Spotlight News.