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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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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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Sex Offender Pleads Guilty

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Press Release from District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly’s Office
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly recently announced that Michael Cardwell, 39, of Troy, pled guilty to one count of sexual abuse in the 1st Degree. Cardwell also pled guilty in the Northern District of New York to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse materials after a federal probe was initiated.

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7,097 Trotters Race, Walk, and Give Thanks

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at 77th Troy Turkey Trot

Submitted by Ed Parham of Rueckert Advertising
$21,000 Raised for Northeast Regional Food Bank and Joseph’s House and Shelter

The 77th annual Troy Turkey Trot brought a sea of runners, walkers, and families together this morning to celebrate one of America’s oldest and most cherished Thanksgiving traditions. Presented by Pioneer, this beloved event welcomed 7,097 participants from 38 states and 7 countries to the heart of the Collar City.

The day kicked off with

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Human Remains Identified as Amanda King

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Troy Police Department Press Release
On October 20th, Troy Police Officers responded to the area of the Burden Pond Preserve near Campbell Avenue after receiving a report from a citizen who located a human skeleton. Through investigation, confirmed via dental records and DNA comparison, these remains have been identified as Amanda King. Our work continues while keeping Amanda’s family and loved ones at the forefront of our minds.

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‘Framing Tomorrow,’ a Regional Collaboration to Shape the Future

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Questar III BOCES’ Donald R. Kline Technical School hosted a regional collaboration event sponsored by the CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY (nyctecenter.org) and welcomed Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators from across the state to “Framing Tomorrow, a regional collaboration to shape the future” on November 15th. The event was intended to help educators prepare the next generation of skilled workers and fill high-demand jobs. Participants discussed industry-recognized credential opportunities, work-based learning, project-based learning, and dual enrollment and post-secondary articulations.

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Thomas N. Trask – Obituary

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Troy — Thomas N. Trask, 58, passed away on November 14, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY.  Born on March 7, 1966 in Oneonta, NY he grew up in Petersburgh, NY where he spent his childhood and most of his adult life.

Tom had a great sense of humor. He was a math wizard and could recite account numbers, phone numbers and dates of events from memory. He enjoyed doing Sudoku and would complete advanced level puzzles in record time. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and loved donning his cheesehead gear on game days. However, his greatest pleasure was spent with family. Whether it was a casual gathering, a family reunion or a holiday celebration, Tom most enjoyed the time spent in the company of his loved ones. [Read more…] about Thomas N. Trask – Obituary

Veterans Day Luncheon

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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their appreciation to local veterans. The event helps the students prepare for a career in the culinary arts, where they might be involved in preparing and serving meals on a large scale, such as in a catering environment.

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Unity House Ribbon Cutting

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Newly Renovated Crisis Support Residence

Unity House Press Release

Unity House cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Crisis Support Residence, located at the original Unity House Ministry site (309 8th Street, Troy) where the organization was founded in 1971. The Crisis Support Residence is a voluntary 28-day residential program for Capital Region adults who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. In cases where a person’s mental health symptoms present challenges in daily life to the extent they risk hospitalization, this space offers a chance for a reset in a dedicated space to address symptoms before they get worse.

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