Marissa McGuire

Adams man who pleaded guilty in deadly hit-and-run now serving time in jail 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. The Adams man who pleaded guilty in a deadly hit-and-run in Pittsfield has begun serving his time in jail. The Berkshire Eagle is reporting that Dyvine Smythe is now serving one to two years in connection with the crash that killed David Frye last year. Smythe was driving a pick-up truck at Wallace and Second Street when he ran over Frye, who was operating a mobility scooter. Smythe says he did not see Frye because of the height of his truck. He reportedly left the scene because he said bystanders were yelling at him and he did not feel safe. He pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

Lincoln Park Pool in Albany back open after crews completed more work 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. The Lincoln Park Pool in Albany is back open after being closed for the last couple of days for equipment installations. The city says the popular pool has resumed its normal operations. As we reported, the newly renovated pool just reopened to the public last weekend, but then closed again on Thursday so crews could complete more work. The pool's hours are now back to 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Troy man arrested during traffic stop in Clifton Park for drunk driving Timothy S. Henry, 37, of Troy was arrested early Friday morning in Clifton Park by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office following investigation into a traffic stop. Officials said they conducted the stop of an uninspected motor vehicle at 2:02 a.m. on Route 9. Henry is accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, and at a time when his blood alcohol content was 0.17%, said the Sheriff's Office. He is also accused of operating a motor vehicle without a valid certificate of inspection. Authorities said he was arrested and charged with DWI, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or greater, and uninspected motor vehicle. Henry was released on appearance tickets pending further proceedings in Clifton Park Town Court.

Fun in West Capitol Park at MVP Kids' Day 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. Kids got to be MVPs in Albany this past weekend. There was something for every child to enjoy at MVP Kids' Day at West Capitol Park. They got to do pony rides, rock climbing, face painting, and train rides. There were also performances by Baby Shark. Kids got the chance to meet Baby Shark and have their pictures taken. Organizers told us why special events like this for kids are so important to our community.

Community gathered for Mechanicville's 48th annual Family Fun Day 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 Mechanicville held its annual Family Fun Day in the park Saturday. Community members and public officials gathered at Tallmadge Park for food, vendors, and activities. Leaders like Assemblywoman Carrie Woener, Congressman Paul Tonko, and Senator Jim Tedisco, also spoke about the importance of engaging with the community.

Two-car crash in Hoosick leaves three injured, one seriously New York State Police said there was a two-car crash in Hoosick Sunday afternoon that left three people injured, one of them having to be airlifted to a local hospital for serious injuries. The crash happened on Route 279, the Bennington Bypass, around 12:05 p.m. Officials said two people sustained minor injuries, and one was taken to the hospital by helicopter for serious injuries. Route 279 was closed between State Route 7 and the Vermont border for vehicle removal for about three hours. The roadway is now open, according to State Police.

Tanker truck carrying milk overturned on Northway in Saratoga Springs, driver injured A tanker truck carrying milk overturned on the Northway in Saratoga Springs Saturday night, leaving the driver with serious injuries, according to New York State Police. Officials said they responded around 7 p.m. to reports of an overturned commercial vehicle on the shoulder of I-87 southbound. The driver was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Police said the left and middle lanes were closed for load transfer and vehicle removal until around 2 a.m. Sunday.

‘Street Meet in ‘Vliet' on Third Ave showed off unique cars Saturday 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. The Arsenal City showed off its fanciest cars in the 4th annual “Street Meet in ‘Vliet.” Third Avenue in Watervliet was shut down so people could check out the collection of unique cars lined up along the street. This event is organized by Weekend Cruisers and the mayor's office. There was also a food table from Arsenal City Tavern, as well as tables from the Girl Scouts and the Historical Society.

New York State Police said there was a two-car crash in Hoosick Sunday afternoon that left three people injured, one of them having to be airlifted to a local hospital for serious injuries.

State Senator Tedisco calling for stricter penalties for animal abuse cases 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 We have covered a series of animal neglect or abuse cases in the Capital Region lately. For days, we have been following the case of the rescue animals at ‘A Time Four Paws' in Halfmoon. Dozens of animals have now been removed, thanks to fosters and the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office after the arrest of owner, Yvette Giovanni. She is accused of letting a French bulldog that was being boarded at her facility die from extreme heat. ‘A Time Four Paws' did doggie daycare and boarding, but they were also a rescue. Authorities say dozens of other dogs in Yvette's possession were not well cared for. State Senator Jim Tedisco calls this case “shocking” and “disturbing.” He is calling for stricter penalties for animal abuse cases.