Video Shows Troopers Carry Woman Out Of Burning Albany Apartment Amid Shooting Chaos Video Shows Troopers Carry Woman Out Of Burning Albany Apartment Amid Shooting Chaos Video Shows Troopers Carry Woman Out Of Burning Albany Apartment Amid Shooting Chaos
Video Shows Troopers Carry Woman Out Of Burning Albany Apartment Amid Shooting Chaos As fireworks lit up the sky above Albany’s Empire State Plaza, chaos erupted blocks away — and newly released bodycam footage reveals the harrowing moments when troopers sprinted toward the danger. The dramatic video, released Wednesday, July 9, by New York State Police, captures troopers charging into smoke-filled buildings and navigating flaming debris after a teenager was shot and a fire broke out during post-fireworks pandemonium near Madison Avenue and Swan Street. It all unfolded around 10 p.m. Friday July 4, when gunshots rang out near 337 Madison Avenue, just as crowds were dispersi…
Ex-State Psychologist Admits Sexually Abusing Teens At Claverack Juvenile Facility Ex-State Psychologist Admits Sexually Abusing Teens At Claverack Juvenile Facility Ex-State Psychologist Admits Sexually Abusing Teens At Claverack Juvenile Facility
Ex-State Psychologist Admits Sexually Abusing Teens At Claverack Juvenile Facility A former New York state psychologist admitted to sexually assaulting multiple teenagers while working at a juvenile detention center in the Hudson Valley. Maya Hayes, 62, of Albany, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual act in Columbia County Court on Wednesday, June 25, court records show. Under New York law, the conviction is defined as engaging in oral or anal sexual conduct with someone incapable of consenting. The charges stem from a multi-agency investigation into abuse allegations at Columbia County’s Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, a state-run juvenile facility in the to…
Undocumented Immigrant Admits Threatening US Attorney With Knife In Albany Undocumented Immigrant Admits Threatening US Attorney With Knife In Albany Undocumented Immigrant Admits Threatening US Attorney With Knife In Albany
Undocumented Immigrant Admits Threatening US Attorney With Knife In Albany The man accused of lunging at a US attorney with a knife near the New York State Capitol pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and will serve 90 days behind bars. Saul Morales-Garcia, 40, admitted to Menacing in the Second Degree in Albany County Court on Thursday, July 3, in connection with the June 17 incident involving US Attorney John Sarcone. As part of a negotiated deal, Morales-Garcia was sentenced to 90 days in jail, and a stay-away order of protection was issued for Sarcone. The Albany confrontation happened just before 10 p.m. on Lodge Street, when Sarcone said Morales-Garcia threat…
Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home
Man, Pitbull Shot In Albany Drive-By That Sent Bullets Into Home A young man and his dog are both recovering after being shot in Albany during an early morning drive-by that sent bullets flying into a home. Albany Police responded to Lark Drive near Manning Boulevard around 1:40 a.m. Thursday, July 3, for reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found a 20-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his legs, buttocks, and shoulder. He was treated by medics and rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition. Investigators determined the victim was standing on the steps of a residence when the shots were fired. In a…
Trio Fatally Shot 19-Year-Olds In Failed Robbery In Washington County, DA Says Trio Fatally Shot 19-Year-Olds In Failed Robbery In Washington County, DA Says Trio Fatally Shot 19-Year-Olds In Failed Robbery In Washington County, DA Says
Trio Fatally Shot 19-Year-Olds In Failed Robbery In Washington County, DA Says A teenager is among three people facing murder charges in the fatal shootings of two 19-year-old men from the Capital Region. Marcus Macaulay and Adam Darrah, both 19 from Glens Falls, were gunned down in Fort Ann on the night of Thursday, May 22, according to New York State Police. Troopers responding to 911 calls about a shooting found both men lying in the roadway on Clay Hill Road at around 9 p.m. Both men were taken to Glens Falls Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. One victim was still conscious and pleading for help, while the other was unresponsive as strangers stopped to ad…
$1B State Push Brings New Affordable Housing To Albany, Hudson Valley $1B State Push Brings New Affordable Housing To Albany, Hudson Valley $1B State Push Brings New Affordable Housing To Albany, Hudson Valley
$1B State Push Brings New Affordable Housing To Albany, Hudson Valley In a sweeping push to tackle New York’s housing crisis, the state is investing $1 billion to create or preserve nearly 3,000 affordable homes across 15 communities. Nearly 500 affordable apartments are set to be created or rehabilitated in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Thursday, June 26. The funding, allocated through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, will support construction or preservation efforts in Albany, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and Poughkeepsie, advancing Hochul’s five-year, $25 billion Housing Plan to build or preserve 100,000 a…
DA Drops Attempted Murder Charge In Knife Attack On US Attorney In Albany DA Drops Attempted Murder Charge In Knife Attack On US Attorney In Albany DA Drops Attempted Murder Charge In Knife Attack On US Attorney In Albany
DA Drops Attempted Murder Charge In Knife Attack On US Attorney In Albany The man accused of chasing a US Attorney with a knife near the New York State Capitol will not face attempted murder charges. Saul Morales-Garcia will instead face reduced charges of menacing and criminal possession of a weapon, a spokesperson for the Albany County District Attorney’s Office told Daily Voice, citing video surveillance footage and other evidence. “A fair reading of the evidence and controlling case law informs that this incident did not rise to the level of attempted murder,” Albany County DA Lee Kindlon said in a statement. He noted that US Attorney John Sarcone, the allege…
Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour
Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour The Sandman is stepping back into the spotlight. Funnyman Adam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American comedy tour, titled “You’re My Best Friend.” The tour features stops in over 30 cities across the United States and Canada, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Here’s when and where you can catch him: Saturday, Sept. 13 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD Monday, Sept. 15 – Madison Square Garden in New York, NY Tuesday, Sept. 16 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 1…
Passenger Jumps From Moving Car During Fight On Albany Thruway, Driver Charged Passenger Jumps From Moving Car During Fight On Albany Thruway, Driver Charged Passenger Jumps From Moving Car During Fight On Albany Thruway, Driver Charged
Passenger Jumps From Moving Car During Fight On Albany Thruway, Driver Charged An Albany man is facing charges after an argument ended with his passenger jumping from a moving vehicle as they traveled down the Thruway. Troopers responded to reports of a person who had fallen from a vehicle traveling on I-90 in Albany at around 9:40 a.m. Sunday, June 22, according to New York State Police. The injured passenger was transported to Albany Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Their age and gender were not given. A preliminary investigation found that the passenger had been arguing with the driver, 36-year-old Cameron Conery, of Albany, before ex…
‘Disgraceful’: Albany PD Torches US Attorney's Version Of Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant ‘Disgraceful’: Albany PD Torches US Attorney's Version Of Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant ‘Disgraceful’: Albany PD Torches US Attorney's Version Of Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant
‘Disgraceful’: Albany PD Torches US Attorney's Version Of Knife Attack By Deported Immigrant Albany Police are pushing back hard after US Attorney John Sarcone accused the department of failing to respond when he was allegedly chased by a knife-wielding man downtown. In a statement to Daily Voice, Albany Police said the agency was never contacted the night of the incident and only learned of it after the Albany County Sheriff’s Office had already responded. “The Albany Police did not fail to respond–APD was not called,” Officer Megan Craft said. “US Attorney Sarcone called the sheriff directly. Had APD been called, we would have responded.” Michael Delano, president of the Albany …
Thousands Of NY Hospital Workers Rally Against Health Care Cuts, Warn Of Closures Thousands Of NY Hospital Workers Rally Against Health Care Cuts, Warn Of Closures Thousands Of NY Hospital Workers Rally Against Health Care Cuts, Warn Of Closures
Thousands Of NY Hospital Workers Rally Against Health Care Cuts, Warn Of Closures Health care workers from the Hudson Valley to New York City walked out of their hospitals Monday, June 23 to protest deep federal cuts they say could close facilities and strip millions of Americans of health coverage.  The coordinated action took place on Monday at 12 p.m., with thousands of caregivers rallying outside hospitals across New York, including Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown and Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, according to 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the union representing the workers.  Workers say it’s “high noon” for hospitals as Congre…
Teen Boy Killed In Late-Night Albany Shooting Teen Boy Killed In Late-Night Albany Shooting Teen Boy Killed In Late-Night Albany Shooting
Teen Boy Killed In Late-Night Albany Shooting A 15-year-old boy is dead following a late-night shooting in Albany. Officers responded to an address on Clinton Avenue near North Lake Avenue at around 11 p.m. Monday, June 23, after receiving reports of gunfire, Albany Police said. When they arrived, officers found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. He was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel and rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Due to the victim’s age, his name has not been released. The investigation is in its early stages but detectives noted that the shooter and th…