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'Deplorable Conditions': Capital District Man Accused Of Torturing 20 Dogs, Cat
A man from the Capital District is facing criminal charges after nearly two dozen animals were found living in what police described as “grossly deplorable conditions.” Watervliet Police were called to a home near 3rd Avenue and 6th Street Wednesday, July 6, to investigate an animal complaint. When officers arrived and interviewed the tenant, 34-year-old Paul Lacy, of Watervliet, he reportedly gave several inconsistent answers about the condition and safety of the animals. Investigators also saw a "substantial" amount of fecal matter on Lacy’s shoes and smelled a strong odor of urine comin…
Albany, NY
Obituaries
'Always Smiling': Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Teen Who Drowned In Hudson River
Matthew Billetts died doing what he loved most: fishing. The Albany-area high school student died Monday, June 13, at the age of 16 after falling into the Hudson River at Hudson Shores Park, according to Watervliet Police. Billetts, a Watervliet High School junior who had a rare form of epilepsy called sunflower syndrome, suffered a seizure and lost consciousness before falling into the water and drowning, his family told the Albany Times Union. Earlier report: Watervliet HS Student Dies After Falling Into Hudson River A dive team located the boy a short time later and tried resuscitatin…
Albany, NY
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Capital District Man Sentenced For Sexual Contact With Children
A man from the Capital District will spend decades in prison for sexually abusing a child in Albany County. Ronald Swartz, age 55, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison Thursday, June 2, after being convicted on two counts of predatory sexual assault against a child. Investigators said Swartz had sexual contact with a victim under the age of 13 in the Town of Colonie in 2007. He was accused of engaging in the same crime again with a different child who was under the age of 11 in the Town of Colonie between September 2010 and September 2012, prosecutors said. Albany C…
Albany, NY
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New York Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize
A man from the Capital District has claimed a $1 million New York Lottery prize. Albany County resident Daniel Foster, of Watervliet, claimed a top prize from the lottery's "Strike it Rich" scratch-off game, NY Lottery announced on Wednesday, May 18. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $546,840 after required withholdings, the lottery said. NY Lottery reported that the ticket was purchased at Cumberland Farms, which is located at 211 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham.
Albany, NY
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Doctor From Capital District Admits To Filing False Tax Returns
A doctor from the Capital District is facing prison time after admitting to filing false tax returns, the US Attorney’s Office said. Ehab Kodsi, age 56, of Watervliet, pleaded guilty to the charge Wednesday, May 4, in Albany federal court. Prosecutors said between 2015 and 2018, Kodsi underreported revenue from both his pain management clinic in Queensbury, in Warren County, and his real estate company. He was also accused of improperly deducting personal and business expenses. “Kodsi did not report income received from third parties reimbursing services provided by his pain management cl…
