Crime

In a now resolved solution, the Daily Gazette has reported that a three-foot long PVC pipe bomb was found nearby railroad tracks in Ballston Spa.  As reported by the Daily Gazette, authorities were tipped off by the Canadian Pacific Railway Police, and the bomb was deemed safe and removed to FBI headquarters in Virginia this afternoon for further investigation...

Your phone rings of vibrates, you look down at it, and you see your own number calling you.  No, this isn't some weird urban legend or episode of the 'Twilight Zone.'  It's a scam that's been going on! And according to News 10 abc, it's been happening across the Upstate region...

Spectrum News is reporting that a new warning has been issued by State health workers due to reports of synthetic marijuana laced with rat poison.  While this hasn't been found in New York yet, there have been reports in five other states, and a cause enough for concern that officials have released a warning...

In the thick of tax season, with 'Tax Day' soon approaching, the IRS has released it's "Dirty Dozen" list of the top tax scams of 2018.  Among the tops scams for 2018 are certain phishing scams, phone scams, fake charity scams, frivolous tax scams, and more...

As reported by News Channel 13, a new law passed this weekend allows for the removal of guns from abusers in domestic violence cases.  According to News Channel 13, the law was announced with heavy dialogue from Governor Cuomo about the murder rate of women by domestic violence, and a focus on safety in domestic relationships...

Yay!! My hometown made the list, oh wait. This is not a list you should take pride in your city being on. On second thought maybe I should move.

Troy City School District has announced publicly that there will be an active shooter training exercise held this Friday, 3/16/18, at Troy High School.  No students will be involved in this drill, and school is going to be closed that day...

Apparently, according to News Channel 13, Vermont lawmakers are considering a proposed bill that would allow towns to classify marijuana odor as a public nuisance. That would then make it a legal offense for which you could receive a ticket...

I was born and raised in Troy. My family has been there since they left the boat. I also still technically am a resident. This is the worst thing about the Collar City.

Seriously, who would do this!  Winter is hard enough in New York, with the cold weather that can reach brutally low temperatures, the stretches of cloudy days, and the strong winds.  So if people are actually enjoying things outdoors, let them enjoy...

News 10 abc is reporting that East Greenbush police are searching for a man who is considered armed and dangerous, believed to be involved in a home invasion and robbery this weekend.  The suspect, Charlie Hardt, is a 26 year old male who it is said both robbed Don Cook Jewelry in East Greenbush and then committed a home invasion shortly afterward as well as stole a car from the driveway... Read M

Another day, another crazy story in Facebook news!  News 10 abc has reported that Tikim Robinson of Gloversville was arrested and charged with harassment and obscenity charges.  The reason?  Well, allegedly he used a couple's Facebook photos to create an account, and posted on Craigslist under these identities as swingers, looking for other swingers...