NY Spending $7.5M On New ‘Safe Spaces’ For Teens, Young Adults NY Spending $7.5M On New ‘Safe Spaces’ For Teens, Young Adults NY Spending $7.5M On New ‘Safe Spaces’ For Teens, Young Adults
NY Spending $7.5M On New ‘Safe Spaces’ For Teens, Young Adults New York will fund four new “Safe Spaces” designed to help teens and young adults cope with rising behavioral health challenges. The $7.5 million in funding has been awarded to four community-based nonprofits to launch the peer-led programs, which will serve young people ages 12 to 24, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday, Sept. 2. The initiative is administered by the state Office of Mental Health. Safe Spaces will provide welcoming, non-clinical environments where participants can connect with peers, build resilience, and access resources to support their mental well-being,” Hochul’s offi…
Police Chief Blasts Judge For Releasing Men Accused Of Having Ghost Guns In Watervliet Police Chief Blasts Judge For Releasing Men Accused Of Having Ghost Guns In Watervliet Police Chief Blasts Judge For Releasing Men Accused Of Having Ghost Guns In Watervliet
Police Chief Blasts Judge For Releasing Men Accused Of Having Ghost Guns In Watervliet A police chief in upstate New York is criticizing the court system after two men accused of possessing untraceable “ghost guns” were released without bail following a traffic stop. The Albany County incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, when Watervliet Police stopped a vehicle for alleged traffic law violations. During the stop, officers uncovered two illegally possessed 9mm ghost guns, including one outfitted with a large-capacity ammunition feeding device, police said. Both the driver, 20-year-old Quadir Smith of Watervliet, and a passenger, 21-year-old Alejandro Reeves of …
Missing 14-Year-Old With Autism Sparks Police Alert In Albany Missing 14-Year-Old With Autism Sparks Police Alert In Albany Missing 14-Year-Old With Autism Sparks Police Alert In Albany
Missing 14-Year-Old With Autism Sparks Police Alert In Albany Police in the Capital Region are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. Matthew Taylor, 14, was last seen leaving his Albany residence on Elberon Place near South Lake Avenue at around 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, according to Albany Police. Taylor, who has autism, was wearing a white shirt, white shorts, and black slippers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-462-8039. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Home Intruder Stabbed Hours After Unrelated Knife Attack Outside Albany Bank, Police Say Home Intruder Stabbed Hours After Unrelated Knife Attack Outside Albany Bank, Police Say Home Intruder Stabbed Hours After Unrelated Knife Attack Outside Albany Bank, Police Say
Home Intruder Stabbed Hours After Unrelated Knife Attack Outside Albany Bank, Police Say A home intruder was stabbed after forcing his way into an Albany residence, hours after an unrelated knife attack outside a city bank. Officers responded to a residence on Yates Street near Ontario Street for reports of a domestic disturbance at around 9:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Albany Police said. Investigators determined that Calibi McLeod, 27, of Albany, forced his way into the home, sparking a physical fight with the occupants, police said. During the confrontation, McLeod was stabbed in the chest and fled before officers arrived. A short time later, Albany Medical Center staff conta…
Bad to the Bone? Only If You Miss George Thorogood’s 2025 Tour Stops Bad to the Bone? Only If You Miss George Thorogood’s 2025 Tour Stops Bad to the Bone? Only If You Miss George Thorogood’s 2025 Tour Stops
Bad to the Bone? Only If You Miss George Thorogood’s 2025 Tour Stops More than 15 million albums sold, thousands of nights on the road, and a riff that can rattle your bones from the first note—George Thorogood isn’t slowing down at 75. This fall, he and The Destroyers crank up the "Baddest Show on Earth Tour," and we're getting our share of the noise. Tickets are already moving fast. Sept. 10, 2025 – Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg, PA Sept. 12, 2025 – Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, NJ Sept. 13, 2025 – Great Cedar Showroom, Mashantucket, CT Sept. 16, 2025 – Palace Theatre, Albany, NY Sept. 19, 2025 – Lynn Memorial Auditori…
One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years
One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years A longtime Albany staple is preparing to serve its final meals after more than four decades in business. El Loco Mexican Café, located at 465 Madison Avenue, will permanently close on Saturday, Sept. 6, an employee confirmed to Daily Voice. “This is not a decision I came to lightly,” owner Patrick Noonan said in a statement. “The restaurant world has changed dramatically since the pandemic, and while we have worked tirelessly to keep El Loco thriving, the truth is the landscape around us shifted in ways we simply couldn’t ignore.” View this post on Instagram …
Teen Denied Bail After Hit-Run Killing 93-Year-Old Pedestrian In Cohoes Teen Denied Bail After Hit-Run Killing 93-Year-Old Pedestrian In Cohoes Teen Denied Bail After Hit-Run Killing 93-Year-Old Pedestrian In Cohoes
Teen Denied Bail After Hit-Run Killing 93-Year-Old Pedestrian In Cohoes A 19-year-old from Albany was formally charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 93-year-old pedestrian in Cohoes. The deadly wreck happened around 9:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the intersection of Newark Street and Congress Street, according to Cohoes Police. When officers arrived, they found Charles Allendorph, 93, of Cohoes, lying in the roadway with visible injuries. He was taken to Albany Medical Center, where he later died. Witness statements helped investigators quickly identify the suspect vehicle, which was located by Albany Police within an hour. The car was se…
Missing Albany Girl, 15, May Be In Area, Police Say Missing Albany Girl, 15, May Be In Area, Police Say Missing Albany Girl, 15, May Be In Area, Police Say
Missing Albany Girl, 15, May Be In Area, Police Say The search is on for a 15-year-old Albany girl who has been missing for a week. Natalia Oliver was last seen on Monday, Aug. 11, according to the Albany Police Department. A possible clothing description was not given, though police noted Natalia may still be in the Albany area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Albany Police at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
New Restaurant Scores Big In East Greenbush With Pub Favorites, Generous Portions New Restaurant Scores Big In East Greenbush With Pub Favorites, Generous Portions New Restaurant Scores Big In East Greenbush With Pub Favorites, Generous Portions
New Restaurant Scores Big In East Greenbush With Pub Favorites, Generous Portions With TVs tuned to the big game, hearty pub fare, and a fresh modern vibe, this new Rensselaer County restaurant is a hit with foodies. Juniors in East Greenbush opened in late May at 580 Columbia Turnpike, bringing a new neighborhood sports bar and grill to the Route 20 corridor. It’s the fourth location for the popular Capital Region chain, which also has restaurants in Albany, Guilderland, and North Greenbush. The eatery offers a menu stacked with soups, salads, bowls, wings, burgers, quesadillas, wraps, cheesesteaks, fish and chips, and both hot and cold sandwiches. Juniors East Gre…
Suspect Sought After Late-Night Stabbing In Albany Leaves Victim Hospitalized Suspect Sought After Late-Night Stabbing In Albany Leaves Victim Hospitalized Suspect Sought After Late-Night Stabbing In Albany Leaves Victim Hospitalized
Suspect Sought After Late-Night Stabbing In Albany Leaves Victim Hospitalized A man is recovering after a late-night stabbing in Albany. Officers responded to the area of Central Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard for reports of stabbing just before midnight Thursday, Aug. 14, according to Albany Police. They found a 34-year-old man suffering from “significant” stab wounds to his arms, police said. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with what was described as non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators determined that the man had been stabbed outside of the Townsend Park Homes, located at 45 Central Avenue, and that the victim and suspect knew …
Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany
Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany A 24-year-old woman is recovering after being shot during a fight in Albany early Wednesday, Aug. 13. Officers responded to the area of Albany Street near Broadway just before 12:45 a.m. for reports of gunfire, according to Albany Police. When they arrived, they found evidence consistent with a shooting but no victim at the scene. A short time later, staff at Albany Memorial Hospital alerted police that a 24-year-old woman had walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound to her lower back. Investigators determined the woman had been involved in a physical altercation with several ot…
Hanukkah Shooting: Man Who Opened Fire Outside Albany Synagogue Gets Years In Prison Hanukkah Shooting: Man Who Opened Fire Outside Albany Synagogue Gets Years In Prison Hanukkah Shooting: Man Who Opened Fire Outside Albany Synagogue Gets Years In Prison
Hanukkah Shooting: Man Who Opened Fire Outside Albany Synagogue Gets Years In Prison A man who fired a shotgun outside an Albany synagogue on the first night of Hanukkah in 2023 has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 29, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty in February to a federal hate crime for the Dec. 7, 2023, incident at Temple Israel, as Daily Voice previously reported. Alkhader took an Uber to the synagogue, walked up the front steps, pulled a shotgun from a duffel bag, and fired two rounds into the air while shouting “Free Palestine.” Adults and children were inside at the time, but no one was injured. He had planned to shoot out the syna…