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Pot-Smoking Schenectady Rioter Who Donned Fake Beard In Capitol Breach Gets 3 Years In Prison Pot-Smoking Schenectady Rioter Who Donned Fake Beard In Capitol Breach Gets 3 Years In Prison
Pot-Smoking Schenectady Rioter Who Donned Fake Beard In Capitol Breach Gets 3 Years In Prison A New York man who was photographed smoking marijuana inside a Senate office during the US Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021 will spend years in prison. Brandon Fellows, age 29, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 3 ½ years in federal lockup on Thursday, Feb. 29 after a Washington, DC jury found him guilty of obstructing an official proceeding, a felony. “His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the US Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election,” the US Attorney’s Office said. Earlier Report: Capitol Rioter F…
'No Regrets': Pot-Smoking Schenectady Man Donning Fake Beard, Shield Guilty In Capitol Riot 'No Regrets': Pot-Smoking Schenectady Man Donning Fake Beard, Shield Guilty In Capitol Riot
'No Regrets': Pot-Smoking Schenectady Man Donning Fake Beard, Shield Guilty In Capitol Riot A New York man who was photographed smoking marijuana inside a Senate office during the breach of the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 has been convicted of multiple crimes for his actions that day. Jurors found Brandon Fellows, age 29, of Schenectady, guilty of felony obstructing an official proceeding and entering and remaining in a restricted building in federal court in Washington, DC on Thursday, Aug. 31. “His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the US Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election,” reads a state…
Hero Who Saved Man, Pet From Rensselaer County Fire As Teen Dies At Age 36: 'A True Friend' Hero Who Saved Man, Pet From Rensselaer County Fire As Teen Dies At Age 36: 'A True Friend'
Hero Who Saved Man, Pet From Rensselaer County Fire As Teen Dies At Age 36: 'A True Friend' Friends and loved ones are mourning the death of a man from the region who was once hailed as a hero for saving another man’s life. Rensselaer County resident Jacob Waldron, of Rensselaer, died in May 2023 at the age of 36, according to his obituary. An exact date and cause of death was not given. “It is with great sadness that Jake’s family announces the unexpected death of their beloved son and brother,” reads his memorial. Waldron graduated from Rensselaer High School in 2005 and later attended Hudson Valley Community College. In 2006, at the age of 19, the Rensselaer County Legislatur…
‘A True Gentleman’: Retired NYSP Trooper From Troy Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness ‘A True Gentleman’: Retired NYSP Trooper From Troy Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness
‘A True Gentleman’: Retired Nysp Trooper From Troy Dies At Age 61 From 9/11-Related Illness Decades after he helped search for survivors buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a retired New York State Police trooper has died. Patrick Hogan, of North Greenbush in Rensselaer County, died Thursday, April 13, at the age of 61 from an illness stemming from his time at what became known as Ground Zero, according to State Police. The New York State Troopers PBA, which represents nearly 6,000 retired and active members of the New York State Police, said Hogan’s death will be considered a “line-of-duty death.” Born and raised in Tro…
20-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In Stabbing Of Girlfriend At Troy College 20-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In Stabbing Of Girlfriend At Troy College
20-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In Stabbing Of Girlfriend At Troy College A 20-year-old man has been formally charged in connection with an alleged stabbing attack on his girlfriend at a Capital Region college. Zymeir Walton, of Albany, was indicted on multiple charges, including second-degree attempted murder, in Rensselaer County Court on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Earlier Report: 19-Year-Old Student Stabbed By Boyfriend At College In Troy, Police Say Emergency crews were called to Hudson Valley Community College in Troy shortly after noon on Thursday, Nov. 3, after several people called 911 reporting that a female student had been stabbed in a campus parking lot,…
19-Year-Old Student Stabbed By Boyfriend At College In Troy, Police Say 19-Year-Old Student Stabbed By Boyfriend At College In Troy, Police Say
19-Year-Old Student Stabbed By Boyfriend At College In Troy, Police Say This story has been updated. A 19-year-old student is recovering after she was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend on the campus of a Capital Region college Thursday, Nov. 3. Emergency crews in Rensselaer County were called to Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy shortly after noon after several people called 911 reporting that a female student had been stabbed in a campus parking lot, Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker said. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Troy Police, Hudson Valley Public Safety, North Greenbush Police, and New York State Police. Th…
'Well-Respected' Firefighter, EMT From Colonie Dies At Age 21 'Well-Respected' Firefighter, EMT From Colonie Dies At Age 21
'Well-Respected' Firefighter, EMT From Colonie Dies At Age 21 First responders across the Capital Region are mourning the loss of a young EMT and firefighter following his sudden death. Albany County resident Ryan Gagliardi, a 1st Lieutenant with the Fuller Road Volunteer Fire Department in Colonie, died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 26, at the age of 21, according to Malta-Stillwater EMS. “Ryan had been a valued member of MSEMS since February 2020,” the agency wrote on Facebook. “He was a well-respected EMT and a damn good friend! We will all miss him more than words can express.” It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of th…
Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Lagrangeville To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42 Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Lagrangeville To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42
Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Lagrangeville To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42 A Hudson Valley man who moved home from Florida to run a farm with his family has died at the age of 42. Dutchess County resident Ryan Patrick Brennan, of Lagrangeville, died on Monday, Sept. 19, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, according to his obituary. When he was a child, he lived in Albany, New York; San Diego, California; Bethesda, Maryland; and Millbrook, New York, his obituary said.  "He graduated from Millbrook High School in 1998, having excelled in soccer and anything else he put his mind to," his obituary reads. "He enjoyed many hiking and canoe trips to national…
'Kindhearted' Marine, Paramedic From Guilderland Dies At Age 30 'Kindhearted' Marine, Paramedic From Guilderland Dies At Age 30
'Kindhearted' Marine, Paramedic From Guilderland Dies At Age 30 Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a man from the region with a history of serving his country and his community. Albany County resident Andrew Durand, of Guilderland, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the age of 30, according to his obituary. “Unfortunately approaching the one year anniversary of his father’s passing, Andy suffered a relapse and was airlifted from a local hospital to Albany Medical Center where he eventually passed,” reads a GoFundMe established to help his family with medical expenses. Born in Rostov-On-Don Russia on Dec. 29, 1991, Durand graduated from Guilder…
Power Outages Hit Rensselaer County For Third Day This Week Power Outages Hit Rensselaer County For Third Day This Week
Power Outages Hit Rensselaer County For Third Day This Week For the third time this week, some homes and businesses in the Capital District have found themselves without electricity. In Rensselaer County, reports of power outages began popping up on social media at around 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. Around 4,000 customers lost power in the North Greenbush and Rensselaer areas due to an equipment failure, according to National Grid spokesperson Patrick Stella. Service was being restored as of 2:20 p.m. Stella said the piece of equipment that failed is not the same one that failed Tuesday, July 19, at the Greenbush substation. Due to intermitte…
US Army Sergeant From Beacon Dies While On Active Duty At Age 36 US Army Sergeant From Beacon Dies While On Active Duty At Age 36
US Army Sergeant From Beacon Dies While On Active Duty At Age 36 A US Army sergeant from the Hudson Valley died while on active duty. Dutchess County native Bryan Micheal Faison, a lifelong Beacon resident, died suddenly on Friday, June 17 in Asia while serving in the Country of Brunei, according to his obituary. A cause of death has not been released. He was 36 years old.  He was born in Poughkeepsie on Jan. 19, 1986, the son of Sandra (South) Faison and Micheal Faison.  A Beacon High School graduate (Class of 2004), he earned a degree in Applied Sciences at Hudson Valley Community College before enlisting in the United States Army on M…
Officials Announce Groundbreaking Of  New Education Center In Saratoga County Officials Announce Groundbreaking Of  New Education Center In Saratoga County
Officials Announce Groundbreaking Of New Education Center In Saratoga County State officials announced the groundbreaking for Hudson Valley Community College's new 14,500-square-foot STEM Education Center. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 29, for the new building at the college's North extension center, which is located in New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's Saratoga Technology and Energy Park in Malta, Saratoga County.  The two-story building will feature labs for anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, and microbiology. "As we continue to invest in New York's world-class education, transformative …
Longtime Albany ‘Santa’ Who Died From ALS Remembered As Devoted Partner Longtime Albany ‘Santa’ Who Died From ALS Remembered As Devoted Partner
Longtime Albany ‘Santa’ Who Died From ALS Remembered As Devoted Partner Family and friends are mourning the death of a Capital District man who was better known to many children over the years as Santa Claus. Albany resident Carl Nantista died Monday, May 30, at the age of 67 following a “long, courageous battle” with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to his obituary. After graduating from Hudson Valley Community College in 1975, Nantista spent 38 years working for Jacoby/Marcone appliance parts, his obituary said. He drove school buses for the North Colonie Central School District for three years and spent 23 years with the Albany Police Pipes & Dru…
Capitol Rioter From NY Accidentally Admits To More Felonies While Representing Himself In Court Capitol Rioter From NY Accidentally Admits To More Felonies While Representing Himself In Court
Capitol Rioter From NY Accidentally Admits To More Felonies While Representing Himself In Court A rioter from New York who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol got himself in hotter water after representing himself in court and will now face fresh charges. Brandon Fellows, a 27-year-old former high school wrestling standout who attended Hudson Valley Community College, accidentally admitted to two more felonies. Original story - Ex-NY HS Wrestling Standout Who Smoked Pot In Senator's Office Says He Has No Regrets For Riot According to reports, Fellows admitted that he prepared for an evidentiary hearing, not a bond hearing as he appeared before the court “pr…
LI Man Charged In Connection With Shooting Death Of Former Wyandanch High Football Star LI Man Charged In Connection With Shooting Death Of Former Wyandanch High Football Star
LI Man Charged In Connection With Shooting Death Of Former Wyandanch High Football Star Police on Long Island have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of a former Wyandanch High School football star. Suffolk County Police arrested Everette Aitcheson, age 22, of North Amityville, on Wednesday, Aug. 25 on weapons charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Alonte Shipp that occurred in Wyandanch on Monday, Aug. 23. Homicide Squad detectives charged Aitcheson with criminal possession of a weapon, but additional charges may be added, Suffolk prosecutors said at a hearing.  Shipp, age 20, was shot and killed in front of his Wyandanch home at …
20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Community College Football Player Shot, Killed Outside His Home 20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Community College Football Player Shot, Killed Outside His Home
20-Year-Old Hudson Valley Community College Football Player Shot, Killed Outside His Home A promising college football player in the Hudson Valley who lived on Long Island has died after being gunned down in front of his home. Suffolk County Police are searching for the killer of Alonte Shipp, age 20, who was shot and killed in front of his Wyandanch home at 4:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23 during an altercation with another person. See Earlier Story: Man Shot, Killed In Front Of His Long Island Home Shipp, a sophomore at Hudson Valley Community College in upstate Troy, was known around Wyandanch as a star running back with NFL dreams. In action at Hudson Valley Community College…
Ex-NY HS Wrestling Standout Who Smoked Pot In Senator's Office Says He Has No Regrets For Riot Ex-NY HS Wrestling Standout Who Smoked Pot In Senator's Office Says He Has No Regrets For Riot
Ex-NY HS Wrestling Standout Who Smoked Pot In Senator's Office Says He Has No Regrets For Riot A 26-year-old former high school wrestling standout in New York who went to community college in the Hudson Valley said he has “no regrets” after rioting at the U.S. Capitol and smoking weed in Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office. After seeing a tweet from President Donald Trump, upstate New York resident Brandon Fellows - who attended Hudson Valley Community College - was one of the hundreds to flood the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 6 when protesters stormed the building, according to a new report by Bloomberg. Fellows, a standout high school wrestler at Niskayuna High School near Albany, …
COVID-19: 19 Members Of State's Reimagine Education Advisory Council Announced COVID-19: 19 Members Of State's Reimagine Education Advisory Council Announced
Covid-19: 19 Members Of State's Reimagine Education Advisory Council Announced A group of nearly two dozen top education leaders has been tabbed to help reimagine education in New York when the state is rid of COVID-19 and ready to begin reopening schools. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a panel of 19 experts, made up of educators, students, parents, and education leaders, to help districts reimagine schools as they prepare to reopen in the "new normal."  Cuomo said the advisory board will reimagine education “while protecting health and safety, how virtual learning can bridge the gap, and supplement face to face education when schools reopen.” The Council …
Pine Bush HS Grad, College Football Player Roland Smith Dies At  20 Pine Bush HS Grad, College Football Player Roland Smith Dies At  20
Pine Bush HS Grad, College Football Player Roland Smith Dies At 20 Roland LaShain Smith III of Montgomery died on Tuesday, Jan. 30. He was 20. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, which occurred while he was playing basketball, according to a GoFundMe page that has raised more than $10,000. He was born on Nov. 18, 1997 in Astoria Queens.  After moving to Middletown with his family in 2003, Roland attended Truman Moon Elementary School. He then attended Crispell Middle School in Pine Bush, and graduated from Pine Bush High School in 2015. In 2016 Roland began studying Criminal Justice at Hudson Valley Community College where he also played football. He …