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 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 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 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 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 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…
US Attorney Blasts Albany PD's Handling Of Knife Attack Near Capitol: 'Disgraceful' US Attorney Blasts Albany PD's Handling Of Knife Attack Near Capitol: 'Disgraceful'
US Attorney Blasts Albany PD's Handling Of Knife Attack Near Capitol: 'Disgraceful' US Attorney John Sarcone is slamming the Albany Police Department after he says officers failed to respond when he was chased through the streets of Albany by a knife-wielding man. Sarcone, who leads the Northern District of New York, recounted the harrowing June 17 incident during a press conference Monday, June 23. He criticized the lack of police presence near the Capitol complex—even as the legislature was in session. “I’m appalled that there was no police presence around the Capitol,” Sarcone said. “In fact, Albany Police never even showed up on the scene. You have the US Attorney bein…
US Attorney Almost Murdered By Previously Deported Felon Outside Albany Hotel, DA Says US Attorney Almost Murdered By Previously Deported Felon Outside Albany Hotel, DA Says
US Attorney Almost Murdered By Previously Deported Felon Outside Albany Hotel, DA Says A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to attack US Attorney John Sarcone in upstate New York. Saul Morales-Garcia, 41, was arraigned in Albany County Court on Wednesday, June 18, hours after he allegedly attacked Sarcone, the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York, outside an Albany hotel, a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office told Daily Voice. Morales-Garcia, who is in the country illegally, made aggressive advances toward Sarcone with a knife and motioned as if suggesting he would cut Sarcone’s throat, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple told…
Rapist Snuck Through Window Before Sexually Assaulting Albany Woman, Police Say Rapist Snuck Through Window Before Sexually Assaulting Albany Woman, Police Say
Rapist Snuck Through Window Before Sexually Assaulting Albany Woman, Police Say A 29-year-old man was arrested hours after breaking into an Albany home and raping a woman, police said. The attack happened in the capital city’s Center Square neighborhood, at a residence near Lancaster and Dove streets, at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15. A woman told police that a man forced his way into the home through a window before sexually assaulting her, according to Albany Police. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital for treatment. Shortly after noon on Monday, June 16, Albany Police announced that detectives arrested 29-year-old Lamont Evans in connection w…
Teen Took Uber, Vanished: Search On For Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Teen Took Uber, Vanished: Search On For Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady
Teen Took Uber, Vanished: Search On For Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady The search is on for a missing 13-year-old girl from Schenectady who has been missing for several days. Caleah Perkins, of Scotia, was last seen at around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in the area of Monroe Street in Schenectady, according to police. Authorities believe the teen may have taken an Uber to an unknown location in Albany, but her exact whereabouts remain a mystery. Perkins was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, purple leggings, and black Nike sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at 518-630-0911. Share this story by cli…
Driver Killed In Thruway Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer In Albany Driver Killed In Thruway Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer In Albany
Driver Killed In Thruway Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer In Albany A driver was killed when an SUV and tractor-trailer collided on the Thruway in Albany. The deadly wreck happened on westbound I-90 near the I-87 Northway interchange shortly after noon on Monday, June 16, according to New York State Police. Arriving troopers found the SUV driver dead at the scene, police said. The commercial truck driver was not injured and is cooperating with investigators. The left lane of westbound I-90 was expected to remain closed until 5:30 p.m. while investigators were on scene, police said. Authorities were withholding the victim’s identity pending family notifi…
Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Albany Woods Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Albany Woods
Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Albany Woods Several people, including a teenager, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man whose body was found in a wooded area of Albany earlier this year. Jamier Allen, of Albany, was discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the Second Avenue neighborhood near Boenau Street around 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, as Daily Voice previously reported. Investigators now say Allen’s death is linked to a car fire reported four days earlier, on Saturday, March 22, near Delaware and Eagle streets. On Friday, June 13, Albany Police revealed that the following suspects …