Sarah Darmanjian

State Police are investigating a suspicious death on the Mohawk Hudson Bike Trail in Menands. A 76-year-old man with injuries was found around 4 p.m. Thursday by multiple emergency service responders.

A 76-year-old Troy man was killed on the Menands Hudson Bike Trail on Thursday in what police are calling a homicide.

Troy Police investigating early morning robbery 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. Troy Police are investigating an early Saturday morning robbery. TROY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Troy Police are investigating a robbery that happened at the Stewart's Shop on the corner of Hoosick and 10th Streets. The robbery happened shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. The suspect exhibited a weapon during the incident and fled on foot, according to police. The victim was a Stewarts Shop employee and was uninjured during the robbery. Anyone with information on the robbery is being asked to call Troy Detectives at 518-270-4421.

North Greenbush Police grandparent scam warning NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (WNYT)- The “Grandparent” scam, befittingly named because it targets grandparents who receive a call from scammers posing as their grandchild, is very active in the North Greenbush community, according to police. The high level of “Grandparent” scam activity prompted North Greenbush Police to post a warning on their Facebook page Friday. “We have received two reports of subjects showing up at residences in our town today to collect money from these,” it said in the post. “We suspect there may be more.” The scam has certain telltale signs, according to police who caution people who receive such a call to not share personal or financial information. “Call the actual grandchild to confirm that it wasn't actually them,” North Greenbush Police say. “If you can't reach them, call their parents to see where they are. If there is still doubt that it's a scam, call our station and we can call the entity the scammer claimed to be from to verify that the story you were told is not true.” Tactics used in “Grandparent” scams: A person posing as a grandchild says they were in an incident or accident and someone was either hurt or killed. The scammer will try to make the victim think their help is urgently needed. The scammer will beg the victim to not call the “grandchild's” parent. The scammer will eventually pass the phone call to someone acting as a police officer, bondsman, lawyer or other official. The person will try to arrange a money transfer or location to pick up money. The scammer will tell the victim there is a gag order on them, prohibiting them from speaking with police, bank or others asking about the withdrawal of money. “If an arrangement has already been made for the person to collect money in person, we would love to have the opportunity to meet with them instead of you so please call us to let us know,” police said. To report a “Grandparent” scam call in North Greenbush call 518-283-5323 and speak with an officer.

Albany Police: teen missing for second time in a month ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Diamond Hoover, 15, has gone missing for a second time in less than a month. Albany Police confirmed that Hoover went missing April 8, from Parsons Child and Family Center in Albany. At the end of March, Amsterdam Police had said they were looking for Hoover , who had runaway. She was later found by Cohoes Police Hoover is 5 ft., 8 in. tall and weighs 140 pounds and may be using the name Aaliyah, according to her family. They believe she may be in the Schenectady area. Anyone with information on Hoover's whereabouts should call the Albany Police Department at 518-462-8039.

State Police in Wilton looking for missing teen WILTON, N.Y. (WNYT)- State Police are asking for the public's help finding Jeffrey Hoskins, also known as Ari Hoskins. The 14-year-old was last seen on April 19 in the area of Tanager Way in Moreau. They are 5'4″, have dark brown hair and blue eyes. They were last seen wearing glasses, a black sweatshirt, black athletic shorts, white sneakers and carrying a small black backpack. They are known to visit the Hudson Falls, Glens Falls, South Glens Falls and Fort Edward areas. Anyone with information on their whereabouts should call 518-457-6811 or email [email protected].

Driver of Tesla that drove off Crossgates ramp in February arrested GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WNYT)- Donald Andrews Jr., 35, from Schenectady was under the influence of drugs and alcohol February 11 when the Tesla he was driving careened off the Crossgates Mall ramp, according to State Police. They said Andrew's impairment combined with excessive speed caused the crash. Eight people including Andrews were taken to Albany Medical Center after the crash. Three were considered to be in critical condition. All northbound lanes the night of the accident were closed for approximately eight hours while State Police conducted their investigation. Andrews was charged with: Aggravated vehicular assault Three counts of second degree assault Four counts of third degree assault Four counts of reckless endangerment Two counts endangering the welfare of a child Driving while ability impaired Numerous additional vehicle and traffic law violations

A retired Greenfield couple were woken up early Tuesday morning when a tree fell onto their Saratoga Greens mobile home.

The home that Kevin and Karen Julius have shared for 22 years at Saratoga Greens Mobile Home Park now has a gaping hole in its roof. A large pine tree fell Tuesday morning, after an apparent lightning strike.

Amsterdam released information about lead found in the water of some homes this past Tuesday. The city said out of 60 homes tested for lead, nine were above 15 parts per billion.