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MCSO: Man with 23-time suspended license crashes, flees scene

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

FLORIDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man whose license has been suspended 23 times was arrested in the town of Florida after allegedly crashing into trees in a residential yard and fleeing the scene. Peter Mertens, 32, faces several charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, February 23, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office saw a car off of State Highway 5S that had crashed into a cluster of trees in a residential yard. When they observed the scene, they said the car was unoccupied. Deputies say an investigation found Peter Mertens was driving the car at the time of the crash and was found at his home a short time after allegedly fleeing the scene. Deputies say a DMV check revealed his license had been suspended 23 times. Charges:First-degree aggravated unlicensed operationLeaving the scene of a property damage accidentUnsafe tiresUnlicensed operatorMertens was processed at the Montgomery County Sherif...

5 things to know this Wednesday, March 8

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy International Women's Day! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll see this mini trip back to winter prolonged, as today will be another brisk and blustery day. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Cravings Bakery & Cafe in Gloversville opened its doors just one day after being broken into. Also, a lost hiker was rescued after dark on the tallest Adirondack mountain. That and more are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.1. Albany man accused of setting victim on fireAn Albany man pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment that accuses him of attempted murder. Albany man accused of setting victim on fire 2. 518 Donuts in Troy closes its doors518 Donuts, a donut and fried chicken eatery, has closed its Troy location at 501 Broadway. The owners made the announcement in a Facebook post on March 4. 518 Donuts in Troy closes its doors 3. Lost hiker rescued on t...

Police investigating abandoned cat case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police are investigating an animal cruelty case, involving an abandoned cat from January 27. A person is accused of putting a cat in a duffle bag and leaving it by a garbage can on Sherman Street, near the intersection of Henry Johnson BLVD. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Humane Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible. For anyone with information regarding this case, you can call the Albany Animal Control at (518) 462-7107, or the Capital Region Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-(833)-ALB-TIPS.The cat involved has since been adopted and is healthy.

19th century glass bottle found in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A relic from the past was discovered in Lincoln Park last week while excavating the Beaver Creek Clean River project. A blue glass ginger ale bottle from the 19th century was found fully intact, leading to questions about its origins.While excavating the Beaver Creek Clean River project, the Albany Water Department and WM J Keller & Sons discovered a Cuddy and Mullen ginger ale blue glass bottle marked Albany, New York. It was uncovered when they first unearthed the existing Beaver Creek pipe built in the 1870’s. Off the Beaten Path: National Bottle Museum "We actually haven't seen it since then, so to dig it up and to see it for the first time in that many years is interesting to us. The bottle was sort of an extra find that was exciting as well,” said Rebecca Caldon, an engineer for the Albany Water Department.“A lot of archeological digs have to do with garbage, people throw things in the privy or things in the backyard and then that sheds ligh...

ACSO: Albany man arrested for driving stolen car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Tuesday after he was pulled over and was driving an alleged stolen car. Tariq Royal, 32, faces multiple charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On March 7, around 5:56 p.m., Albany County Sheriff's Office deputies pulled over a Ford Focus for vehicle and traffic violations. Deputies identified Royal as the driver. After running a DMV search, deputies say the car he was driving was reported stolen to the Albany Police Department on February 11. Royal was subsequently arrested.Image via Albany County Sheriff's OfficeCharges:Fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen propertySecond-degree aggravated unlicensed operator of a motor vehicleRoyal was arrested and released on appearance tickets. He is set to return to Albany City Criminal Court on March 23.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: When It's Cold Inside, Do You Bundle Up or Turn Up the Heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Christopher, and it's about heating the house in the winter. Here's his email:  Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have a dilemma I think a lot of people can relate to. In these cold winter months, how do you deal with it when it comes to heating your house? When I feel cold I don't run to turn up the heat, I'll usually just grab a sweatshirt and put it on. But my wife is the exact opposite. If she feels cold, she'll crank up the heat rather than warm up with a sweater or even a blanket. So what do you think is the right way to warm up during our cold Northeast winters? By the way, I have this "discussion" with my wife all the time. She thinks she's right, I think I am. Thanks so muchChristopherWell, I have to say I'm more on Christopher's wife's side. I have this thing where I feel like I shouldn't have to "bundle up" in my own house. So I'll u...

Orange County man accused of raping minor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Newburgh man was arrested following a joint investigation. Jamarr Smith, 22, allegedly raped someone under 17 and is charged with other sex crimes. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say they received a hotline report regarding an adult male engaging in sexual contact with a child under 17. A joint investigation with the Orange County Child Protective Services led to the arrest of Smith. Charges:Use of a child in a sexual performancePromoting a sexual performance by a childPossession of a sexual performance by a childThird-degree rapeEndangering the welfare of a childSmith was arraigned in the Town of Newburgh Court. He is currently held at the Orange County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash and a $25,000 bail bond. He is scheduled to reappear in Newburgh Court. Traffic stop leads to drug arrest for Rotterdam woman Police are asking anyone who may have been victimized by Smi...

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest for Rotterdam woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rotterdam woman was arrested on Sunday on multiple drug charges after being pulled over in Rotterdam. Christina Cresci, 40, allegedly had felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia in her car. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On March 5, around 8:34 p.m., New York State Police pulled over a car on West Campbell Road in Rotterdam for vehicle and traffic law violations. Police identified the driver as Cresci. Police say Cresci's car was unregistered and uninsured. Upon further investigation, police say they found felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia in her car as well. Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSecond-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia (two counts)Cresci was arrested and taken to Princetown State Police for processing. She was taken to the Schenectady County Correctional Fac...

Success builds success: the Averill Park dynasty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There are multiple definitions online for what exactly a dynasty in sports is. They all revolve around one core element: a team that has exhibited dominance over a long period of time. With nine straight section titles, Averill Park girls basketball certainly qualifies. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! So what's the secret? "I think it's success builds success," says head coach Sean Organ. There are many elements that factor into a nine-peat, but it all starts on one side of the floor the Warriors. "The foundation of that is the way our kids have bought into the defensive end of the game over the last few years," says Organ. "It's something that defines our program.""We eat sleep and breath defense," adds senior captain Bailee Lange. "I think without that, we wouldn't be Averill Park."While it's a team effort both defensively and offensively for Averill Park, every dynasty needs its star. F...

Albany HS robotics team gets ready for regional competition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany High School Robotics team is gearing up for a regional competition in Rochester later in the month. The team is comprised of 40 students who have spent the past two months designing and building their robot. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, an operations manager with National Grid volunteered with the team and helped them get ready for the competition. After the competition in Rochester, the team will take part in a competition at MVP Arena on March 31.