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Teacher from Maple Avenue Middle School arrested

New York State Police in Wilton arrested Joseph Bruno, age 29, of Gansevoort today on the charge of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Bruno is a math teacher at Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs City School District.

High speeds lead to arrest

Charlton man caught going nearly 170 mph on motorcycle

A Charlton man was observed by state police driving at a speed of nearly 170 mph on the thruway in the Village of Ravena on Tuesday, May 2 before being arrested in a town 50 miles from where he was first noticed.

Body pulled from Mohawk identified as Schenectady man

A passing boater notified Niskayuna Police of a body in the Saratoga County portion of the Mohawk River at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Police on Saturday, April 21, identified the body as that of Anthony L. Krisanda, 30, of Glenwood Boulevard, Schenectady.

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State Police announce 'Operation Hang Up'

Troopers will crack down on cell phone use while driving

A press conference was held Monday afternoon at troop G Headquarters in Loudonville, announcing for the next week State Troopers and local police agencies will target people talking on their cell phones while driving.

Shotgun left in truck at school

Police were at Ballston Spa High School today after a shotgun was spotted in a student’s truck.

Arrests made in radioactive material case

Police have arrested three Saratoga County residents allegedly responsible for the presence of a low-level radioactive substance found in a Halfmoon home in March.

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A murderous affair

In the evening hours of April 14, 1827, a pair of lovers, both dripping wet, stumbled into Hills Tavern in Latham and spent the night.

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Spa City group helps youth live healthier lives through a myriad of services

“We’ve always stayed above the curve trying to have foresight on what’s needed. … Early on it was a lot of guesswork and fortunately we did a terrific job and it panned out that as research came out that the things we were doing were working.” Prevention Council's Director Patty Kilgore.

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Spa City man charged with making terroristic threats

DA says communications targeted Obama, Saratoga County school

Spa City police have arrested a man authorities say made “a terroristic threat” against President Barack Obama and a Saratoga County elementary school.

Ballston Spa teen was driving at nearly 100 mph, prosecutors say

A Ballston Spa teen was arraigned in Saratoga County Court yesterday, and prosecutors said his car was going nearly 100 mph when it slammed into a tree, ending the life of a Ballston Spa High School student.

Police advise Clifton Park residents of individual impersonating a CPWA employee

Clifton Park home was later burglarized after impersonator was allowed entry

Residents should request to see identification from anyone claiming to be a CPWA employee.

Firefighter arrested on drug charges

Two Spa City residents, one of them an employee of the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, were arrested on drug charges last night after police raided a Leonard Road residence and allegedly found crack cocaine.

UPDATE: Route 29 collision sends one to hospital

One man was airlifted to the hospital after a collision on Route 29 sent his truck into a ravine.

Police investigating armed home invasion

Colonie police are investigating an armed home invasion that occurred in the morning on Monday, Feb. 6.

Owner of Blue Spice restaurants arrested for welfare fraud

The owner of a popular Thai restaurant with three locations throughout the Capital District was arrested and charged with various felonies as part of an effort by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and County Executive Dan McCoy’s office to crack down on fraud that resulted in the arrest of eight individuals.

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