'Absolutely Phenomenal' New Pizzeria In Clifton Park Has Foodies Flocking In
A new Capital Region pizzeria is slingin’ pies worth craving.
Saratoga County eatery Parma Pizza-located at 1525 Halfmoon Parkway in Clifton Park–held its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 14.
Under the direction of owner Ilir Markocaj, Parma offers Sicilian, Bianca (garlic and butter), and specialty pies. Creative options include:
The Parma Pizza – Soppressata salami, ricotta cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey
The Chicken Diabolo – Chicken, roasted peppers, marinara sauce, and hot sauce
Hungry guests can also choose from an array of wings, appetizers, salads, pasta dinners, hot and cold su…
'Disrespected' Correction Officer Repeatedly Beat Wife In Front Of Kids In Moreau: Jury
A former correction officer in the Capital Region is facing significant prison time after subjecting his wife to years of horrific abuse.
Stephen Frank, 48, was found guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges by a Saratoga County jury on Wednesday, Jan. 29, following a week-long trial.
Frank, a former Warren County correction officer, repeatedly subjected the woman to verbal and physical abuse over a period of years, the Saratoga County DA’s office said.
His now ex-wife took the stand, telling jurors she suffered repeated bruising, cuts, and even damage to her lungs. The abuse, …
State Workers Steal Debit Card Info From Disabled Residents In Clifton Park, Police Say
Three New York State employees are accused of stealing money from developmentally disabled residents in the Capital Region.
The women, all employees at the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) in Clifton Park, were arrested on suspicion of fraud and larceny-related charges following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Officials identified the defendants as:
Lashea Pettway, 30, of Schenectady
Jessie Gabriel, 34, of Schenectady
Christin McGrath, 45, of Selkirk
An investigation found that all three women stole debit card …
Impaired Driver Struggles With Troopers After Crashing On Clifton Park Highway, Police Say
An alleged impaired driver was combative with troopers after wrecking on a Capital Region highway, police said.
Rensselaer County resident John Reinhart, 45, of Melrose, was arrested following a single-vehicle crash in Saratoga County, on State Route 146 in Clifton Park, early Sunday, Jan. 19.
Troopers determined that Reinhart was driving while intoxicated and possessed an illegal amount of cannabis and felony-weight narcotics, according to New York State Police.
Reinhart was uncooperative during the investigation and resisted arrest while being taken into custody, police said. He reporte…
$4.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: Five In Orange, Saratoga Counties Plead Guilty, NY AG Says
Five Hudson Valley and Capital Region residents and seven transportation companies have admitted to stealing millions from Medicaid.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday, Dec. 5, that five have pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4.4 million from New York’s Medicaid program through fake billing, illegal kickbacks, and engaging in money laundering and other fraudulent schemes to conceal their crimes.
Muhammad Rizwan Khan, 38, Muhammad Usman Khan, 40, and Farhan Khan, 29, all of Orange County, and their related companies pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Or…
1 Dead, 6 Hurt In Waterford Fire: What We Know
An early-morning fire tore through an apartment building in Saratoga County, killing one person and injuring six others Wednesday, Dec. 4, authorities said.
The fire broke out around 3:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, at 54 Broad Street in Waterford, where officers arrived on the scene and assisted with evacuating residents from the second-floor apartments, according to a press release from Public Safety Commissioner Michael J. Shudt.
Crews from the Waterford Fire Department, along with several mutual aid agencies, worked to contain the fire. Six individuals were treated for injuries at the scene…
