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Police: Man tried to swindle woman into paying for work she didn't request
A Latham man who police said stole $200 from an elderly woman after trying to swindle her into paying for labor she said she didn't request was arrested on Friday, May 18, according to State Police reports.
Cohoes purse snatcher faces jail time
A Cohoes man faces jail time for snatching the pocket book of an elderly woman after pleading guilty to one count of attempted robbery in the second degree, a felony, in Albany County Court on Thursday, May 17, according to Albany County District Attorney David Soares' office.
Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?
This week, we've got our five candidates for the Suburban Council girls lacrosse most valuable player.
Undercover investigation nets four drug arrests
An undercover investigation by the Albany County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of four people at the Methadone Treatment Clinic in Albany, according to an announcement on Monday, May 14.
Accident leads to arrests
A late night accident on I-787 in the City of Albany on Friday, May 11, led to the arrests of three people, according to State Police.
Man faces jail for rape
A Troy man pleaded guilty to rape in Albany County Supreme Court on Friday, May 11, according to Albany County District Attorney David Soares.
Sports poll: Which boys lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?
As we near the end of the regular season, it's time to look at which boys lacrosse player should be this year's Suburban Council most valuable player.
Police: Man raped woman in broad daylight
A Cohoes man was arrested on Monday, May 7, after he allegedly raped a woman at gunpoint in broad daylight in downtown Albany, according to Albany police.
Baseball: Shaker pulls away from Colonie
Blue Bison win annual crosstown showdown
Shaker won its annual crosstown baseball battle with Colonie by beating the Garnet Raiders 7-3 Wednesday in Latham.
Sports poll: Who is the best girls lacrosse goaltender in the Suburban Council?
We're remaining on the defensive side of the field for this week's sports poll question: Who is the best girls lacrosse goaltender in the Suburban Council?