Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of His Father, 61, In NY: DA Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of His Father, 61, In NY: DA Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of His Father, 61, In NY: DA
Man Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of His Father, 61, In NY: DA A man accused of stabbing his 61-year-old father to death inside their Westchester County home before fleeing has been indicted on murder charges, prosecutors said.  Yonkers resident Rami Ahmad, 32, was arraigned on Thursday, Oct. 22, before Westchester County Court Judge George Fufidio in connection with the killing of his father, Hekmat Ahmad, 61, according to Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace.  Ahmad was indicted on charges of second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He pleaded not guilty and remains remanded to the Westcheste…

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Drug-Impaired Driver Causes Wrong-Way Wreck In Capital Region, Faces Felony Charges: Police Drug-Impaired Driver Causes Wrong-Way Wreck In Capital Region, Faces Felony Charges: Police Drug-Impaired Driver Causes Wrong-Way Wreck In Capital Region, Faces Felony Charges: Police
Drug-Impaired Driver Causes Wrong-Way Wreck In Capital Region, Faces Felony Charges: Police A drug-impaired driver caused a wrong-way car crash in the Capital Region, then landed behind bars on felony gun charges, police said. Isaiha R. Hart, 20, of Bennington, VT, was arrested Friday, Oct. 16 after the collision on Route 7 in Pittstown, New York State Police said Thursday, Oct. 22. Troopers received an erratic driving complaint around 7:30 a.m. Friday, but before they could get to the scene, the vehicle was involved in a crash, authorities said. Hart was traveling eastbound on Route 7 when he veered into the westbound lane and struck a camper that was being hauled by another veh…
Police Dog Sniffs Out Half-Pound Of Cocaine At Capital Region Traffic Stop: State Troopers Police Dog Sniffs Out Half-Pound Of Cocaine At Capital Region Traffic Stop: State Troopers Police Dog Sniffs Out Half-Pound Of Cocaine At Capital Region Traffic Stop: State Troopers
Police Dog Sniffs Out Half-Pound Of Cocaine At Capital Region Traffic Stop: State Troopers A police dog sniffed out more than half a pound of cocaine during a Capital Region traffic stop, leading to two arrests, police said. Cinethia Davis, 48, of Newburgh, and Anthony W. Modeste, 36, of Brooklyn, face felony drug charges following their arrests Tuesday, Oct. 20, New York State Police said. Troopers stopped a vehicle driven by Davis for a traffic violation on Interstate 87 in Clifton Park around 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, state police said. Modeste was a passenger in the vehicle, according to authorities. With the assistance of a K9 officer, investigators found more than half a pound of…
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76-Year-Old NY Biker’s Killer Admits Guilt After DNA Linked Him To Case: Prosecutors A Capital Region man already serving prison time for two stabbings admitted to killing a 76-year-old man on a bike trail, authorities said. Albino Zacarias-Garcia, 25, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Wednesday, Oct. 21 for the death of Daniel Frament, the Albany County District Attorney’s Office said. Zacarias-Garcia was initially charged with second-degree murder. Frament, of Troy, was on Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike Trail in Menands when he was stabbed and beaten to death on April 18, 2024, authorities said. While investigators pursued more than 400 leads in Frament’s death and te…
Brother-On-Brother Shooting In Capital Region Home Ends With Hefty Prison Term For Gunman: DA Brother-On-Brother Shooting In Capital Region Home Ends With Hefty Prison Term For Gunman: DA Brother-On-Brother Shooting In Capital Region Home Ends With Hefty Prison Term For Gunman: DA
Brother-On-Brother Shooting In Capital Region Home Ends With Hefty Prison Term For Gunman: DA A Capital Region man who shot his brother during a family disturbance will spend more than a decade in prison, authorities said. Stafon A. Ferrell, 31, of Troy, was sentenced to 16 years behind bars on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office said. He will also spend five years on probation following his release. The case began with a disturbance involving family members at a home on Sixth Avenue in Troy on July 6, 2025, shortly before 6 p.m., authorities said. Officers arrived at the scene and realized someone had been shot, then broadcast a description of the su…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family
Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family An 82-year-old Virginia senator allegedly saw one last opportunity to build generational wealth, and federal prosecutors say she was willing to use her political power to get it, even as she helped run a $4.5 million marijuana trafficking operation involving her own family. L. Louise Lucas, a powerful Portsmouth Democrat who chairs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, was among seven people named in an eight-count federal indictment unsealed on Thursday, Oct. 22, accusing her of leading a criminal enterprise that distributed marijuana, laundered money, and used political influenc…

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Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know Airbnb is limiting how many chores guests can be required to do before leaving their rentals. The short-term vacation rental platform is introducing new guidelines for hosts worldwide starting Friday, Nov. 20. The changes come after complaints from guests who were expected to complete many tasks despite paying cleaning fees. Under the new policy, hosts generally won't be allowed to require guests to strip beds, take trash offsite, or wash and put away dishes. "To help set clear expectations and create positive experiences, hosts may set house rules and requests for their listing,…

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Airbnb Changes Rules For Chores At Checkout: What Guests Should Know Airbnb is limiting how many chores guests can be required to do before leaving their rentals. The short-term vacation rental platform is introducing new guidelines for hosts worldwide starting Friday, Nov. 20. The changes come after complaints from guests who were expected to complete many tasks despite paying cleaning fees. Under the new policy, hosts generally won't be allowed to require guests to strip beds, take trash offsite, or wash and put away dishes. "To help set clear expectations and create positive experiences, hosts may set house rules and requests for their listing,…

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Ron Duguay Dies: Former NY Rangers Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair Ron Duguay, whose flair made him one of the New York Rangers’ most recognizable players, has died. The former NHL forward died Thursday, Oct. 22, at 69 after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. His longtime partner, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, shared a tribute announcing his death. "It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now," Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, wrote in her Instagram post. "He fought so hard. Love never ends." Duguay’s career carried him through four NHL organizations, but his connection with New York end…