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Colonie Police investigating armed robbery at Sunoco gas station Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement Colonie Police are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station that happened Saturday around 5 p.m. Police say the Sunoco gas station at First Street and Broadway was robbed, which is across the street from Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park. Nobody was injured, but the suspect has not been found. NewsChannel 13 is working to learn more about what happened. If you have any information or surveillance video of this robbery, you are asked to call Colonie Police.

Beginning on Monday, New York State restaurant workers and supporters are pushing for a new law that would raise their wages. According to activists, many restaurant workers have an hourly wage of $10.35 to $11 an hour.

NY Fitness Expo in Clifton Park happening throughout the entire weekend Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement People looking to get fit and stay fit have a lot to check out in Clifton Park this weekend. It is known as the largest fitness and wellness expo in the Northeast – the NY Fitness Expo. Through Sunday at the Impact Athletic Center in Clifton Park, there will be more than 100 exhibits with activities, free samples, and contests. You can try some new products and new gear. You can even take part in push-up and pull-up challenges or get a massage.

Guptill's celebrates honor of being named part of the State Historic Business Preservation Registry Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. It is a name people in the Capital Region recognize, because it has been part of a lot of fun family memories. Now, Guptill's Roller Skating Rink is part of the State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Guptill's opened on Valentine's Day nearly 74 years ago and it is the longest-running family-owned entertainment business in the Capital Region. It is also recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest indoor roller-skating rink in the world. Local leaders came out to award the honor to the business on Saturday and say a few words.

Schenectady's 9th-annual ‘Soup Stroll' a success Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. People in Schenectady got to enjoy some soup from a lot of different places this weekend. Schenectady held its ninth-annual Soup Stroll on Saturday. 29 restaurants took part in this year's event. This year, Simone's Kitchen took first-place for its Moroccan roasted carrot soup. The restaurant has once again earned the title of “Soup Stroll Souperstar.” Maria's Cafe and Catering took second-place and Backstage Pub took third-place.

Three arrested in Clifton Park on several larceny and fraud charges The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested Lashea M. Pettway, 30, of Schenectady, Jessie R. Gabriel, 34, of Schenectady, and Christin M. McGrath, 45, of Selkirk, on several larceny and fraud charges following a complaint made in November 2024. Officials responded to an inactive larceny call at the Capital District DDSO facility on 902 Main Street in Clifton Park on November 20 around 2:22 p.m. Authorities say investigation into the complaint resulted in arrests of the three individuals. Pettway is accused of stealing debit card information from four different residents of the DDSO, said police. Officials say Gabriel is accused of stealing debit card information from three different residents of the DDSO, using it to pay for food 12 different times, with the intent to defraud assuming another person's identity. McGrath is accused of stealing debit card information from two different residents of the DDSO, using it to pay for food with the intent to defraud assuming another person's identity, said police. Pettway was charged with four counts of fourth-degree grand larceny. Gabriel was charged with three counts of fourth-degree grand larceny, three counts of third-degree identity theft, and 12 counts of petit larceny. McGrath was charged with third-degree identity theft, two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny, and petit larceny. The Sheriff's Office says all three individuals were released on appearance tickets pending further proceedings.

Timothy S. Becker, 41, was arrested on January 23 in the Village of Corinth on substance and tampering with evidence charges, said the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. Officials say they conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle failing to signal a turn onto NY State Route 9N from Hamilton Avenue in the Village of Corinth around 2:28 a.m.

Halfmoon man arrested after fleeing from police on I-87 while also allegedly intoxicated Christopher R. Mitchell, 43, of Halfmoon was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office on several charges. including a DWI, after fleeing from police on I-87 on early Saturday morning. Deputies say they attempted to stop a vehicle around 12:20 a.m. for following too closely and driving on the shoulder of Ushers Road near I-87. Mitchell is accused of fleeing from a marked police vehicle with its lights and siren activated at speeds in excess of 25 mph over the speed limit, said police. Authorities say the pursuit continued onto I-87, and eventually ended when Mitchell crashed his vehicle in the vicinity of Eastline Road in the Town of Malta after he had made an unlawful U-turn on I-87, continued southbound and left the highway at Exit 12 going west. He is accused of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition, and also at a time when his driver's license was revoked due to alcohol-related convictions, said the Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the DWI charge was elevated to a class D felony due to two prior DWI convictions within the last 10 years. Mitchell was charged with the following: Driving while intoxicated (DWI) First-degree aggravated unlicensed operation (AUO) (class E felony) Third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle Circumventing an ignition interlock device (infraction) Speed not reasonable and prudent (infraction) Moving from lane unsafely (infraction) Failure to use designated lane (infraction) Following too closely (infraction) Driving to the left of pavement markings (infraction) Crossing divider on limited access highway (infraction) He was released on appearance tickets from Clifton Park Town Court pending further proceedings.

Police: 24-year-old Albany man arrested in connection with domestic burglary, assault, menacing incident Albany Police say they arrested 24-year-old Billy Rodriguez of Albany and charged him in connection with a domestic-related incident that happened on Third Street on Friday night. Officers say they responded to a residence around 6:35 p.m. on the 300 block of Third Street for a person with a weapon call. They learned upon arrival that Rodriguez had unlawfully entered the victim's home. Police say Rodriguez threatened the victim with a handgun inside the residence and struck her in the head, causing injury. He then fled the scene on foot. An on-duty Albany PD officer saw Rodriguez fleeing on foot in the area of Third Street and North Lake Avenue shortly after the call was dispatched, and attempted to stop him, said police. Authorities say Rodriguez ran from the officer, but he was quickly apprehended. Additionally, police say he was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun and a quantity of fentanyl. Police say Rodriguez was charged with the following: First-degree burglary First-degree criminal use of a firearm Second-degree burglary Second-degree menacing Second-degree assault Two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Albany Police add that Rodriguez has also been charged with the following from an entirely separate domestic-related incident that happened on November 11: First-degree burglary Third-degree criminal mischief Aggravated criminal contempt He was arraigned Saturday morning in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.

Red Cross aids two people after fire in Canajoharie The American Red Cross says they provided immediate emergency aid to one adult and one child after a fire that happened early Sunday morning in Canajoharie in Montgomery County. They say it happened on Vandeusenville Road. The Red Cross says they provided financial assistance, which can be used for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing. They also offered emotional support and comfort kits containing personal care items and blankets.