NY Big-Rig Driver Arrested High Behind The Wheel Learns His Fate NY Big-Rig Driver Arrested High Behind The Wheel Learns His Fate NY Big-Rig Driver Arrested High Behind The Wheel Learns His Fate
NY Big-Rig Driver Arrested High Behind The Wheel Learns His Fate A drugged driving bust has ended in prison time for a New York man, authorities said. James H. Maloy, 62, of Waterford, was sentenced Friday, Sept. 25 to between one and three years in state prison, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office said. Maloy was pulled over for a traffic stop Sept. 15, 2025, on County Route 7 in Schodack, authorities said. Investigators at the scene noticed Maloy’s eyes were bloodshot and glassy with constricted pupils, prosecutors said. His blood later tested positive for THC and hydrocodone, according to the DA’s office. “Despite holding a commercial d…

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Albany Ex-Cop Who Was Slinging Cocaine Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Albany Ex-Cop Who Was Slinging Cocaine Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities Albany Ex-Cop Who Was Slinging Cocaine Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities
Albany Ex-Cop Who Was Slinging Cocaine Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities A former Albany cop pleaded guilty to dealing cocaine on the side on Thursday, Sept. 24, authorities said. Nathan Ensel, 46, of Wynantskill, is expected to get a six-year prison sentence as part of his plea deal, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office said. State police searched Ensel’s home in Rensselaer on Jan. 23 and found more than four ounces of cocaine, prosecutors said. He was also initially charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Ensel pleaded guilty to second-degree drug possession, the DA’s office said. He has also since lost his job with the Albany Police Depart…
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Motorcycle Vanishes From Capital Region Home, Police Ask For Help A motorcycle theft in the Capital District has baffled state police, leading them to ask for the public’s help. The rust-colored motorcycle was taken from a home in East Durham on Saturday, Sept. 19 “during the overnight hours,” New York State Police said Friday, Sept. 25. Police are asking “anyone who may have seen the motorcycle, observed suspicious activity in the area, has relevant surveillance footage, or has information regarding the motorcycle’s current location” to contact them at 518-622-8600. Troopers are still investigating the theft.
Teen With Gun Locked Up After Capital Region Foot Chase: Police Teen With Gun Locked Up After Capital Region Foot Chase: Police Teen With Gun Locked Up After Capital Region Foot Chase: Police
Teen With Gun Locked Up After Capital Region Foot Chase: Police A Capital Region teenager was arrested with a gun, then held in county jail following his first court appearance, police said. Jaysin Butler, 18, of Albany, was cuffed Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Albany Police Department announced Friday, Sept. 25. Cops were called to North Manning Boulevard near Third Street around 6 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a man with a gun, authorities said. Officers found a man matching the suspect description, according to police. The man fled on foot and threw a 9mm handgun as he ran, cops said. Officers caught up with Butler, arrested him, and recovered the gun, …
Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports
Crocs Accuses Five Below Of Selling $7 Knockoffs Clogs In Lawsuit: Reports Crocs is stepping into a legal battle with Five Below after accusing the discount retailer of selling knockoff versions of its famous foam clogs, according to reports. A lawsuit was filed by Crocs and its subsidiary, Jibbitz Charms, against Philadelphia-based Five Below in US District Court in Colorado, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The lawsuit takes aim at Five Below's $7 "Juniors Charm Clog," which Crocs said copies distinct elements of its Classic Clog. Crocs claims the Five Below shoes have a similar arrangement of holes, trapezoid-shaped openings, and a textured band. T…

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Woman Killed In NY Car Crash Identified, Was Lifelong Advocate For Others: ‘Wonderful Person’ Woman Killed In NY Car Crash Identified, Was Lifelong Advocate For Others: ‘Wonderful Person’ Woman Killed In NY Car Crash Identified, Was Lifelong Advocate For Others: ‘Wonderful Person’
Woman Killed In NY Car Crash Identified, Was Lifelong Advocate For Others: ‘Wonderful Person’ The woman killed in a car crash in Albany earlier this week was identified Thursday, Sept. 24 by police. Judith Avner, 74, of Delmar, was killed in the one-car crash Tuesday, Sept. 22 near Route 85, the Albany Police Department said. Avner was involved throughout the Capital Region community, working with the Brain Injury Association of New York State and her local synagogue at Congregation Ohav Shalom. “Judy was a dedicated leader and a passionate advocate for people and families affected by brain injury,” BIANYS wrote Thursday in a Facebook post. “Her energy, determination, warmth, and c…

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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: Police
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: Police Scammers posing as federal agents have stolen approximately $6.5 million in a nationwide gold scam, police announced on Friday, Sept. 25. Investigators are seeking a possible victim from the Myerstown area in Lebanon County who may have met with the same suspects on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to an earlier Pennsylvania State Police release. Victims have been identified across the country, including Maryland and Washington State, and investigators believe others remain unidentified, police said. Troopers stopped a silver 2025 Honda Accord with California license plate 9TTS143 near mile m…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NY Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…