76-Year-Old NY Biker’s Killer Admits Guilt After DNA Linked Him To Case: Prosecutors 76-Year-Old NY Biker’s Killer Admits Guilt After DNA Linked Him To Case: Prosecutors 76-Year-Old NY Biker’s Killer Admits Guilt After DNA Linked Him To Case: Prosecutors
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…

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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…
0.19% BAC Driver Snaps Utility Pole In Half In NY Car Crash, Police Say 0.19% BAC Driver Snaps Utility Pole In Half In NY Car Crash, Police Say 0.19% BAC Driver Snaps Utility Pole In Half In NY Car Crash, Police Say
0.19% BAC Driver Snaps Utility Pole In Half In NY Car Crash, Police Say A drunk driver snapped a utility pole in half after failing to navigate a curve in the Capital Region, police said. Jordan A. Rowe, 25, of Agawam, MA, crashed on Hudson Avenue in Stillwater on Friday, Oct. 16, around 2:30 a.m., the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday, Oct. 21. Rowe was driving a 2017 Ford Transit northbound when he misjudged the curve, left the road and struck the pole, investigators said. Officers responded to the crash and measured Rowe’s BAC at 0.19%, more than twice the legal limit, according to authorities. Rowe suffered no injuries in the wreck, and…
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Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking A quick Google search can take an expensive wrong turn, even when the result looks familiar. The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers use paid search results to impersonate businesses and government services. Their goal is to steal money, personal information, or financial details. The trap can appear near the top of the results page. Ads labeled “Sponsored” may feature familiar company names, convincing branding, or links to websites designed to look official. That placement doesn't guarantee legitimacy. A phone number beside a trusted business’s name could connect you to an impos…
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study
Americans Regret Buying These Products Most: New Study Unworn clothes, slow juicers, and expensive handbags are among the purchases Americans most often regret making, according to a new study. Custom packaging company Arka released an October 2026 study called "Things People Buy But Never Use." The report highlights popular products that shoppers often purchase but rarely need again. The study examined public Reddit discussions about 20 popular products to identify which purchases generated the most regret. Researchers analyzed comments about how often people used their purchases and calculated the percentage of negative responses. Unwor…

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Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List
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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Here Comes The Bribe: Woman Sold Sham Marriages For Immigration Status, Feds Say Here Comes The Bribe: Woman Sold Sham Marriages For Immigration Status, Feds Say Here Comes The Bribe: Woman Sold Sham Marriages For Immigration Status, Feds Say
Here Comes The Bribe: Woman Sold Sham Marriages For Immigration Status, Feds Say A Fall River woman made millions arranging fake marriages for immigrants seeking legal status, federal prosecutors allege.  Jennifer Gonzalez, 43, ran the operation for more than a decade, charging $38,000 to $40,000 per marriage, the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts announced Wednesday. Investigators say she earned more than $100,000 a year during the 10-year scheme. Five other people were also arrested and charged with taking part in the scam marriage scheme.  Erica Daniels, 29, of Fall River; Chreise Alejandro, 39, of Fall River; Amara Pugh, 31, of Fall River; Je…

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New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Oysters harvested from a Virginia river have been identified as the likely source of a Salmonella outbreak spanning 12 states, triggering a widespread recall and an emergency shutdown of shellfish harvesting. The oysters came from the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County, where Little Wicomico Oyster Company collected the affected shellfish between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Federal health officials are investigating a cluster of 27 Salmonella Telelkebir infections across 12 states, with oysters from the Virginia waterway emerging as a pot…

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New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
New York Restaurants, Retailers Received Recalled Oysters Amid Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Oysters harvested from a Virginia river have been identified as the likely source of a Salmonella outbreak spanning 12 states, triggering a widespread recall and an emergency shutdown of shellfish harvesting. The oysters came from the Little Wicomico River in Northumberland County, where Little Wicomico Oyster Company collected the affected shellfish between Sept. 18 and Oct. 8, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Federal health officials are investigating a cluster of 27 Salmonella Telelkebir infections across 12 states, with oysters from the Virginia waterway emerging as a pot…

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Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak
Spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower Hours Away From Reaching Peak Autumn’s signature sky show is nearing its big moment, but getting the best view will take a little planning. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into Thursday morning, Oct. 22, according to NASA. The best viewing window comes after midnight, especially after the moon sets and before dawn. AccuWeather says you could see as many as 20 meteors per hour during that time, noting that the Orionids are among the fastest annual meteor showers, with particles entering Earth’s atmosphere at approximately 148,000 mph. Moonlight, clouds, and artificial lighting can reduce what y…