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A list of confirmed positive coronavirus cases in the Capital Region according to the New York State Department of Health. This data and more resources are available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov. Albany County Confirmed Cases: 333, Rensselaer County Confirmed Cases: 67, Saratoga County Confirmed Cases: 155, Schenectady County Confirmed Cases: 145.

State Police in Saratoga, arrested 34-year-old Tyler S. Moon of South Glens Falls,after stopping in on the Northway in what was reported to be a stolen vehicle.form the Stewart’s parking lot on Route 9 in Ballston Spa. Moon was also found to be in possession of multiple dosage units of Suboxone, some of which he […]

State Police in Mayfield arrested 42-year-old Brendon P. Thompson of Broadalbin, for Criminal Restriction of Breath and Criminal Mischief 4th degree. Troopers responded to a Broadalbin residence shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday night, for a domestic dispute. Thompson is accused of choking the victim and taking their cell phone to prevent them from calling […]

The State is partnering with the company Headspace to provide New Yorkers with free meditation and mindfulness resources. We can’t underestimate the impact this public health crisis has on mental health. New Yorkers can access a collection of free guided meditations, along with at-home mindfulness exercises and additional resources to help address rising stress and […]

Authorities are probing the death of a Galway man. They were called to a home on Hermance Road at about 3:30 Monday morning for a report of man with stab wounds. Officers were unable to save his life. The sheriff told WNYT Monday the woman who lives at the home was being interviewed.

The number of testing kits for COVID-19 in the area remains limited. Residents are reminded to contact their primary care provider if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. A doctor’s order is required in order to receive a COVID-19 test, which are conducted in a clinical setting. The Saratoga County Department of Public Health does […]

A new COVID-19 drive-thru mobile testing center opened in Albany Monday on Washington Avenue. It will prioritize tests for people who are among the highest risk population.Area residents who want to be tested must make an appointment by calling 888-364-3065. There will be no walk-ins allowed and all patients must be in a vehicle.

In Saratoga, Tuesday’s City Council meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and streamed on the City’s website for live-viewing. Members of the public can also participate in the Public Hearings via Zoom, and submit public comments to the Council at public.comment@saratoga-springs.org.

The number of positive coronavirus cases jumped to 155 in Saratoga County. as of Sunday. County officials said 16 of those individuals are hospitalized at this time. The number of testing kits for COVID-19 in the area remains limited. Residents are reminded to contact their primary care provider if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

22-year-old Kristopher J. Skarzynski of Nassau, is charged with criminal mischief and criminal contempt. State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Nassau for a violation of an order of protection. Skarzynski is accused of entering the victim’s home, in violation of an order to stay away from the victim and their residence. […]