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Juvenile Felony Convictions

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TROY — Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced on February 26th, that four juvenile arrests have resulted in pleas and criminal convictions.

Kairo Kelliebrew pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second-Degree PL 265.03(3) for his role in a shots-fired incident that took place on May 15, 2024. On that date, Kelliebrew fired two shots from a handgun at other individuals in the area of River Street and Glen Avenue in Troy. Kelliebrew was sentenced on February 14, 2025, to 3 ½ years of incarceration followed by 5 years of post-release supervision. Kelliebrew, who was 17-years-old at the time of the crime, was denied youthful offender status. Assistant District Attorney Antonia Lane prosecuted Kelliebrew.

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Rensselaer County Emergency Medical Services In Crises

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by Jeffrey Belschwinder of Sidewinder Photography

Rensselaer County Emergency Medical Services is facing a crisis, as highlighted in a presentation by Warren Hayashi, MD, NRP, CCEMTP from Albany Med Health Systems at the Poestenkill Fire Department on February 20th. Dr. Hayashi emphasized that the views expressed in the presentation were solely his own and did not represent the positions of Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety, Albany Med Health System, or the Town of Colonie. Through comprehensive data and analysis, Dr. Hayashi has shed light on the collapsed emergency medical services (EMS) system in Rensselaer County.

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Sue A. Hickey — Obituary

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Hoosick Falls — Sue A. Hickey, 77, passed away on Monday, February 17th, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John “Ersel” Hickey who passed in 2013.

Sue was born on January 8, 1948, in Cambridge, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Dolores (Nimmons) Harrington. She graduated from Hoosick Falls High School and was employed at Oak Industries in Hoosick Falls. Sue was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church, where she was part of the “cleaning committee.” She enjoyed going to her class reunions, working around her house, gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. [Read more…] about Sue A. Hickey — Obituary

National Grid and National Grid Foundation Add $1.4 Million

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to Heating Assistance Funds

Low-Income Customers Can Apply for Enhanced Emergency Heating Assistance

National Grid and the National Grid Foundation today announced a joint $1.4 million contribution to support the company’s low-income and emergency heating programs, the Care & Share Energy Fund and the Neighborhood Heating Fund.

The announcement follows the recent interruption of regular Home Energy Assistance Program, or Regular HEAP, availability in New York State. Regular HEAP funds were exhausted on Jan. 21 due to higher-than-normal enrollment in the federally funded program, which provides grants to low-income customers to help them afford their energy usage. On Jan 25, Gov. Kathy Hochul reallocated unused state funds to extend the program through the spring.

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Grafton Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The Grafton Town Board’s February 10th meeting was busy with town business, ranging from repairs to Efficiency Grant updates.

After the minutes were approved, the supervisor reported that her report would be posted on the website for public review under the Supervisor’s page. She also stated that the town’s annual financial review had been completed and would be sent to the NYS Comptroller’s Office.

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Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

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Troy Police Department Press Release
On Monday, February 10th, around 11:42 am, employees of the M&T bank on Hoosick Street in Troy called 911 to report a bank robbery. Employees reported the suspect did not display a weapon but demanded money. The suspect ultimately stole

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