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The trial for Luciano Frattolin, accused of killing his daughter, began with jury selection. A fire destroyed part of the Field of Horrors Halloween attraction at the Capital Combat Zone. These are two of the key stories highlighted in the article.

Four people were arrested following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. The arrests occurred after a search warrant was executed at an apartment on Lilith Fair in Milton.

Albany residents advocated for the adoption of ranked-choice voting and a unified primary election during the city's common council meeting. Individuals displayed supportive signs at the council chambers in City Hall.

A fire in Schenectady's 900 block of Emmett Street displaced seven people and injured a firefighter. The incident occurred Monday afternoon.

A single-car crash occurred into the Dunkin' Donuts on Madison Avenue in Albany. The Albany Police Department responded to the incident at around 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon.

Massachusetts is closing an age of consent loophole in its state budget following accusations against former teacher Matthew Rutledge. The case involves sexual assault allegations and impacted Leigh Davis's campaign for State’s House of Representatives.

The fifth annual Warren Mackey Golf Classic in Albany, N.Y., raised funds for free summer camp, youth programs, college scholarships, and preventative cancer screenings. The event honors Warren Mackey, a community leader who dedicated his life to community action.

Jenna Scully, a Ballston Spa woman, provides free biohazard and hoarding cleanups to help families restore their homes and lives. She documents her work on social media.

The trial for Luciano Frattolin, charged in the death of his daughter Melina Frattolin, began in Ticonderoga. Melina's body was found one year prior, and the courthouse was filled with attendees on the first day of the trial.

Ernest McMikle of Gloversville was sentenced in federal court for drug sale charges involving meth and cocaine. The case was reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York.

A federal judge issued an emergency temporary restraining order to halt the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery. The pause is in response to an antitrust lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and 11 other states.

Crews responded to a fire at Capital Combat Zone, a Brunswick paintball facility on Farrell Road in Rensselaer County. Approximately a dozen departments were involved in the response.

A national coffee chain is expanding into Saratoga County, bringing new opportunities for local caffeine lovers. The announcement highlights positive news for the area's residents.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting federal grants to New York and 23 other states, ruling the government cannot unilaterally cancel allocated funds by changing regulatory priorities.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Carmel man over the weekend as part of a sex crime investigation. The arrest followed an investigation into a child rape case.

Senator Schumer is advocating for a delay in cost shifts resulting from federal cuts to SNAP, the largest anti-hunger program in the U.S. The cuts would transfer funding responsibilities to states and counties.

The superintendent of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2026-2027 academic year.

A teen has been identified as the victim of a drowning in Marbletown, New York. The New York State Police are investigating the incident in Ulster County.

The city of Troy will launch a citywide curbside bulk pickup program starting at the end of July. The service is described as free and available for at-home collection.

The NTSB has released the final report on the Mount Equinox plane crash in Vermont, which injured three people in February 2025.