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Sports poll: Which Suburban Council softball team will win the Section II Class AA title?

This week, we want to know which Suburban Council softball team you think has the best chance to win the Section II Class AA title.

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CEG president arrested on drunk driving charges

F. Michael Tucker, president of the Center for Economic Growth, was allegedly found to have had a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit while parked in Stuyvesant Plaza on Friday, May 3, according to police reports.

Sports poll: Which baseball team will be the Suburban Council's No. 1 seed for the Section II Class AA playoffs?

We hit the baseball diamond in this week's poll question to ask you which Class AA team will be the Suburban Council's No. 1 seed for the playoffs.

Sports poll: Who is the most dangerous goal scorer in Suburban Council girls lacrosse?

This week, we turn our attention back to the high school sports scene. We want to know which Suburban Council girls lacrosse player is the most dangerous goal scorer (translation: the one player guaranteed to get the ball into the goal every time she shoots).

Police investigate local banks scam incidents

Both the Albany and Colonie police departments are investigating alleged scams incidents in which suspects claimed to be investigators for local banks, police said.

Sports poll: How safe do you feel attending a large sporting event?

This week, we want to know how safe you would feel attending a large sporting event (i.e. marathon, horse race, auto race) in light of the bombing that took place at the Boston Marathon.

College note: Fish earns MAAC Player of the Week award

Bethlehem grad bats .429 for Siena

Bethlehem Central High School graduate Mike Fish was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference baseball player of the week after guiding the Siena College Saints to a 3-0 record between April 15 and 21.

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Slingerlands residents arrested for car thefts

Police say mother and son stole two cars after test drives

Bethlehem police have arrested a Slingerlands mother and her adult son for the theft of two cars from Capital District dealerships.

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Bethlehem man arrested for gun possession, cocaine

A Bethlehem man was arrested after Albany County investigators found an illegal firearm and drugs in the man's home after executing a search warrant.

Sports poll: How will new Siena men's basketball coach Jimmy Pastos do in his first season?

This week, we shift gears to the college sports ranks for this simple question: How will new Siena men's basketball coach Jimmy Pastos fare in his first season in Loudonville?

Baseball: Colonie beats Bethlehem in pitcher's duel

Colonie scored individual runs in the sixth and seventh innings to pull out a 3-1 Suburban Council baseball victory over Bethlehem Wednesday.

Sports poll: Which softball team will win the Suburban Council South Division title?

You selected Bethlehem as your pick to win the Suburban Council South Division baseball title this year in last week's poll. Will you be selecting Bethlehem in this week's softball poll, or will you choose one of the other four teams in the running?

State Police ‘Move Over' week results

More than 2,000 traffic tickets issued during enforcement initiative

State Police issued 2,023 traffic tickets during its weeklong heightened traffic enforcement of the “Move Over Law” and speeding limits from April 1 to 7, which included 801 speeding tickets and 38 tickets for failure to move-over for emergency or hazard vehicles.

Delmar man arrested after police standoff

A Delmar man was arrested on Saturday morning after a nearly 11 hour standoff with police.

Softball: Bethlehem shuts down Guilderland

Sullivan earns complete-game win for Lady Eagles

The Bethlehem softball team avenged last year's Section II Class AA quarterfinal loss to Guilderland by defeating the Lady Dutch 4-1 to begin the 2013 Suburban Council season Friday.

Sports poll: Which baseball team will win the Suburban Council South Division title?

The voters spoke in last week's poll, and they declared Shaker would win the Suburban Council South Division boys lacrosse title. Well, Shaker isn't involved in this week's poll because it's not a South Division member in baseball (the Blue Bison are in the North). However, these four Suburban Council South Division baseball teams are in the mix this season.

State Police to focus on ‘Move Over Law’

Law enforcement to hold weeklong increased enforcement of traffic safety

State Police will heighten “Move Over Law” enforcement efforts from Monday, April 1, to Sunday, April 7, in an attempt to reduce speed-related crashes and protect roadside worker.

Men allegedly found with loaded pistol

Police arrested two men who were allegedly found to have with a loaded pistol during a traffic stop on Albany Street in Colonie, on Sunday, March 17.

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Albany man arrested for counterfeit bills

Bethlehem police arrested an Albany man Wednesday, March 20, after he allegedly attempted to use counterfeit money at a Mr. Subb in Glenmont.

Police: Impaired driver causes car crash

Bethlehem police arrested an Albany man and charged him with driving while ability impaired by drugs after he allegedly crossed into the opposite lane and crashed into another driver.

Sports poll: Which boys lacrosse team will win the Suburban Council South Division title?

This week, we're focusing on the race for the Suburban Council South Division boys lacrosse title.

Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse team has the best chance to win the Suburban Council?

Lacrosse was your pick as the spring sport you're looking forward to in last week's poll. And as luck would have it, lacrosse is the first sport out of the gate, as its season begins next Thursday with a full slate of Suburban Council games

Cops: Bethlehem teen arrested for punching officer

Fight occurred after Albany St. Patrick's Day parade

A Bethlehem teen was arrested following the St. Patrick's Day parade in Albany for allegedly punching an officer in the face, while police worked to break up a fight .

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Lawmaker ticketed for pot possession in Coeymans

State Police arrested a state assemblyman and charged him with unlawful possession of marijuana after a traffic stop on the Thruway in Coeymans on Tuesday, March 12.

Sports poll: What spring sport are you looking forward to?

Thanks to all who participated in last week's poll, and congratulations to Troy's Javion Ogunyemi for being selected as the people's choice for Class AA boys basketball player of the year. With that, we say good-bye to the winter sports season and look ahead to the spring sports season.

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Police make arrest in trooper stabbing

Authorities arrested a man who allegedly stabbed a 15-year veteran of the State Police in the concourse of the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Sunday, March 3.

Police: Fugitive found burglarizing Delmar home

Bethlehem police have arrested an Albany man and fugitive after allegedly catching him in the act of burglarizing a Delmar residence.

Sports poll: Who is the Section II Class AA boys basketball player of the year?

By your votes, Colonie's Sydnie Rosales eased past Albany's Emia Willingham-Hurst to become your choice for Section II Class AA girls basketball player of the year in last week's poll. Now, we turn our attention to the best boys basketball players in Class AA.

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Police: Woman mailed drug to boyfriend inmate

A Rome woman is joining her boyfriend in prison after allegedly trying to mail him a controlled substance, according to police.

Red Cross employee arrested

Police say man sent explicit texts to RCS student

Coeymans police have arrested an American Red Cross employee after he allegedly sent sexually explicit text messages to a Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk student after a recent blood drive.

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Police searching for man who stabbed trooper

Authorities are searching for a man that stabbed a 15-year veteran of the State Police in the concourse of the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Sunday afternoon.

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Girls basketball: Bethlehem fends off Colonie in semifinals

Lady Eagles to meet Albany in championship game Monday

Gabby Giacone recorded a double-double to lead Bethlehem past Colonie 44-40 in Wednesday's Section II Class AA girls basketball semifinal game at Hudson Valley Community College.

Sports poll: Who is the Section II Class AA girls basketball player of the year?

This week, we're asking you to determine who is the best girls basketball player in Class AA.

DEC plans cleanup of former dry cleaner

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is taking public comments on a plan to clean up the location of a former Roxy Cleaners on Delaware Avenue in Elsmere.

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Case of whooping cough at BC Middle School

Student has received medical attention, but parents should be aware that the disease is highly contagious.

Glenmont fire results in death

Firefighters from the Selkirk Fire Department pulled Brad L. Woodworth, 61, from a bathroom at 173 Glenmont Road, but he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Sports poll: Which team will win the Section II Class AA girls basketball title?

In a close battle, you chose Shaker as your pick to win the Section II Class AA boys basketball title in last week's poll question. Now, we're asking for your opinion as to which team will win the Class AA Sectional championship in girls basketball.

Youth hockey: Bethlehem wins Rink Rat Tournament

The Bethlehem Youth Hockey Bantam A team took first place at the Rink Rat Tournament with Monday's 3-2 overtime win against Mohawk Valley (Utica).

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Girls basketball: Sectional seedings revealed

The Section II girls basketball playoff brackets were revealed Wednesday. Here is a look at the fields in Class AA, A, B and C.

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Boys basketball: Sectional seedings announced

The Section II boys basketball playoff brackets were released Wednesday. Here is a look at the schedule.

Sports poll: Which team will win the Section II Class AA boys basketball title?

This week, we hit the home stretch of the winter sports season by asking you to pick who will win the Section II Class AA boys basketball title.

Tuesday round-up: Eagles wrap up league title

Yamin's 21 points pace Loudonville Christian

The Loudonville Christian School boys basketball team wrapped up the Central Hudson Valley League title by beating Waterford-Halfmoon 55-32 Tuesday.

Sports poll: Who is the best goaltender in the Capital District High School Hockey League?

We're asking you to select who is the best goaltender in the Capital District High School Hockey League.

Police: Drunk driver sentenced up to five years

A 34-year-old man was sentenced in an Albany County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 5, to up to five years for drunk driving.

Boys basketball: Bethlehem solidifies hold on South Division lead

Big first half helps Eagles soar past Guilderland

The Bethlehem boys basketball team cemented its hold on first place in the Suburban Council South Division by beating second-place Guilderland 73-63 Friday.

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Students pore over lunch drink options

Bottled water pitched to supplement milk, juice in lunch line

Fifth-grade Eagle Elementary students Ava Navarro and Cece Amory presented to the Board of Education their thoughts on why bottled water should be sold in their school.

Baseball: Fish earns pre-season honors

Bethlehem Central High School graduate Mike Fish has been named to the Preseason All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference baseball team.

Sports poll: What is the best non-Class AA boys basketball team in Section II?

This week, we bring it back to the basketball court as we ask you to pick the best non Class AA boys team (Class A and lower) in Section II.

Tuesday round-up: Colonie gets past Mohonasen

Samuels records a double-double for Garnet Raiders

The Colonie boys basketball team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Mohonasen 51-43 in Tuesday's Suburban Council South Division game.

Police trying to locate 76-year-old missing woman UPDATE: Missing woman found.

The Colonie Police Department is currently trying to locate a 76-year-old female who was reported missing this afternoon.

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