Brother-On-Brother Shooting In Troy Home Ends With Hefty Prison Term For Shooter, DA Says
A Capital Region man who shot his brother during a family disturbance will spend more than a decade in prison, authorities said.
Stafon A. Ferrell, 31, of Troy, was sentenced to 16 years behind bars on Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office said. He will also spend five years on probation following his release.
The case began with a disturbance involving family members at a home on Sixth Avenue in Troy on July 6, 2025, shortly before 6 p.m., authorities said.
Officers arrived at the scene and realized someone had been shot, then broadcast a description of the su…
Facebook Threats, ‘Concerning’ Posts Lead To Duanesburg Man’s Conviction: Authorities
A Capital Region man who posted threatening Facebook videos in violation of a protection order is facing jail time, authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 15.
Jeremy Roberts, 42, of Duanesburg, was convicted of first-degree criminal contempt on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for violating the protection order, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s office said.
Roberts, who used to live in Troy, was the subject of a protective order when he posted Facebook videos on Sept. 2, 2025, that were “aimed at the protected party,” the DA’s office said.
He was arrested the next day following an investigation fr…
Loaded Handgun, BB Gun Found On Troy Man, Watervliet Teen Trespassing In Albany: Police
Loaded Handgun, BB Gun Found On Troy Man, Watervliet Teen Trespassing In Albany: Police
A Troy man and a 15-year-old Watervliet boy were caught with a loaded handgun and a BB gun while trespassing on private property in Albany, police announced on Monday, Oct. 12.
The arrests happened around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, when Albany police officers patrolling near Western Avenue and Quail Street spotted two males trespassing on private property, according to the Albany Police Department.
While investigating the trespassing, officers found Niyell J. Pope, 22, of Troy, carrying a loaded 9mm h…
$90K Jewelry Heist By Seven-Time Felon In Colonie Ends With Long Prison Term: DA
A thief with seven prior felony convictions who stole $90,000 worth of valuables from a Capital Region home was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 8, authorities said.
Donald Law, 39, of Cohoes, got 10 years behind bars followed by five years of probation after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Law and Ronald Horton, 46, broke into the home in Colonie on Dec. 30, 2025, and stole Rolex watches, a Cartier bracelet, an engagement ring, purses, and electronics, prosecutors said.
The pair then took a bus to Troy to pawn the stolen property for c…
K9 Sniffs Out Loaded, Stolen Gun In Taconic Traffic Stop In Pleasant Valley: Police
Two people, including a Capital Region resident, are behind bars after a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County led to the discovery of a stolen, loaded handgun, police said.
The stop happened around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, in Pleasant Valley, when troopers pulled over a vehicle traveling northbound in violation of state traffic law, New York State Police said on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
The driver was identified as 41-year-old Jarrell A. Jenkins of the Bronx, and the passenger as 34-year-old Rensselaer County resident Rodnesha S. Wilson of Troy.
According to invest…
Troy Teen Who Rolled Car, Killing 14-Year-Old Girl Sentenced To Prison
A 19-year-old man will spend years in prison for a high-speed crash that killed a teenage girl and seriously injured her brother in upstate New York.
Everhett Hatlee, of Troy, was sentenced to five to 15 years behind bars in Saratoga County Court on Friday, Sept. 5, after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide.
Hatlee admitted to driving while impaired by cannabis on June 29, 2024, when he lost control of his vehicle along Fonda Road in Waterford. The teen, 18 at the time, was speeding when the car went off the road, became airborne, and struck multiple utility poles before coming…
Fan-Favorite Restaurant Chain Expanding To Delmar
The moose is on the move.
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern will open a brand-new location in Delmar, marking its fourth Capital Region outpost, the restaurant announced Monday, July 21.
Already a favorite in Latham, Troy, and Albany, the Tipsy Moose is known for pairing hearty, shareable comfort food with rotating craft beers, cocktails that showcase local spirits, and an all-around cozy, cabin-inspired vibe.
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“There’s always a seat for you at the Moose,” owners Brendan Brader…
Crave This: Pakistani Street Eats Draw Rave Reviews For New Troy Restaurant
Looking for your next flavorful obsession in Troy?
You might want to follow your nose to Naan Kebab, the city’s newest fast-casual halal spot that’s quickly earning fans one tikka-loaded bite at a time.
Located at 120 Hoosick Street, Naan Kebab quietly opened in late June, and word is already spreading like sizzling ghee on a hot naan.
Open daily, this cozy eatery is serving up Pakistani-style kebabs, wraps, biryanis, and street food staples, blending bold spice, comfort food charm, and casual convenience. The menu is bursting with craveable creations, including:
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Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash In Troy
A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Capital Region.
The wreck happened in Troy, along 2nd Avenue near 107th Street, at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, according to Troy Police.
Kyran Nardolillo, 39, of Albany, was riding south on 2nd Avenue when he lost control and struck a parked car, suffering serious injuries, police said. Despite receiving emergency medical aid from both police and fire department medics, Nardolillo was pronounced dead at the hospital.
It was not immediately clear whether speed or impairment were factors in the crash.
“The thoughts of the ma…
Exclusive: 20-Year-Old Died A Hero Protecting Family During Clifton Park Knife Attack, Dad Says
A New York family is mourning a young man who died protecting his loved ones—just weeks after graduating from college.
Simon Brault, 20, was fatally stabbed outside his family’s Clifton Park home on Saturday, May 31, as Daily Voice previously reported. But for his father Bernard, the story is about something more: bravery, brotherhood, and sacrifice.
“If Simon had not been there, [the attacker] would’ve stabbed my wife, me, or [Simon’s brother] Paul,” the elder Brault told Daily Voice.
The grieving dad said the altercation began around 2 p.m.—on prom day. A 17-year-old boy, reportedly upse…
Tinder Trap: Troy Woman Gets 10 Years For Role In Ambush Robberies
A New York woman will spend a decade behind bars for her role in back-to-back armed robberies orchestrated through the dating app Tinder.
Karina Carroll, 25, of Troy, was sentenced to five years in prison in Albany County Court on Monday, June 30, after pleading guilty to first-degree robbery. Her sentence will run consecutively to a previous five-year sentence doled out in Rensselaer County.
Carroll admitted to working with Terry Adams, 19, and William Camino, 20, both of Troy, to target unsuspecting men using Tinder.
The first robbery occurred in Troy on Feb. 18, 2024, when the trio use…
Teen Admits Being High During Rollover Crash That Killed Girl, 15, In Waterford
A New York teen admitted he was high on marijuana and speeding when he flipped his car, killing a 15-year-old girl and seriously injuring her brother.
Everett Hatlee, 18, of Troy, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in Saratoga County Court on Friday, June 13, in the death of 15-year-old Kiera Ebert.
Hatlee admitted he was traveling at an “incredibly high rate of speed” on the evening of June 29, 2024, while impaired by cannabis when he lost control of his vehicle on Fonda Road in Waterford, according to the district attorney’s office.
His Dodge Charger left the road, became a…
Gunman Lurking In Alley Admits Shooting Woman As She Sat On Couch Inside Troy Home
A Capital Region man formally confessed to shooting into a home, gravely injuring a woman as she sat on her couch.
Jason Carter, 23, of Troy, pleaded guilty to felony assault in Rensselaer County Court on Wednesday, May 21, in connection with a June 2024 shooting in Troy.
Carter admitted to standing in an alleyway behind the home, located on 6th Avenue north of 102nd Street, and firing seven shots into the residence, striking a woman once in the head as she sat on a couch with her fiancé.
The victim was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent life-saving brain surgery, according to th…
Girl, 16, Caught With Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop In Watervliet, Police Say
A routine traffic stop in the Capital Region ended with a 16-year-old girl in handcuffs on weapons charges.
Watervliet Police stopped a vehicle at around 5 p.m. Sunday, March 23. During the investigation, the officer determined that the 16-year-old girl driving did not have a valid driver’s license.
The officer then discovered a loaded, illegally-possessed 22 caliber handgun protruding from the waistband of a 16-year-old girl in the passenger’s seat, police said.
The passenger, a resident of Troy, was arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a felony. …
