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30/12/2025

Police Seek Public’s Help in Investigation of Man Found With Serious Injuries in North Greenbush

The North Greenbush Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding a serious injury incident involving a local man last month.

According to police, officers responded to the Hampton Place Condominiums at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, following a report of a male who had fallen in a parking lot and was not breathing. Officers arrived on scene along with North Greenbush Ambulance and the Wynantskill Fire Department.

Emergency responders located the individual, later identified as Brian Murphy. Life-saving measures were taken at the scene, and Murphy was successfully resuscitated before being transported to Albany Medical Center for further medical treatment.

Police say subsequent medical evaluations revealed that Murphy sustained significant injuries that may not be consistent with an accidental fall. Investigators are continuing to review the incident and are working to establish a detailed timeline of Murphy’s movements and interactions throughout the evening. At this time, authorities have not determined where or how the injuries were sustained.

“We understand that some time has passed since this incident occurred and that we’re not giving a lot of details; however, we remain hopeful that members of the public may recall information that could assist in clarifying the circumstances involved,” said David M. Keevern, Chief of the North Greenbush Police Department. “Any information, even details that may appear minor, could be helpful to the investigation.”

Police are asking anyone who may have seen Brian Murphy, interacted with him, or observed anything unusual in the area on the night of December 9, 2025, to come forward.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Walsh or Detective Fleming at 518-283-5323.

28/12/2025

Albany Firefighters Rescue 3 Victims from A 2nd Alarm Fire on Western Avenue

Albany, NY- On December 4, 2025, at 11:48 AM multiple calls poured into the city of Albany’s emergency communication center for a well involved structure fire at 239 Western Avenue with multiple reports of entrapment inside of the building. Engine ten, engine seven, engine two, engine eleven, truck three, truck two, Mohawk Ambulance Service, rescue one, the battalion chief, and the rescue squad responded to the scene. As units were responding to the scene a heavy plume of black smoke was visible throughout the city from the fire location. Engine ten immediately called the dispatcher and notified them that they had a signal thirty to dedicate the frequency before even arriving on scene. Engine eleven arrived on scene and immediately transmitted the second alarm as he had heavy fire pushing from the front of the structure and a second building on fire with confirmed entrapment of multiple individuals inside of the structure.

Firefighters immediately deployed an inch and three-quarter hand line and began to knock down the front of the structure that was heavily involved. Heavy fire still consuming the front of the structure along with the inside portion, as firefighters were knocking down the fire a person on the second floor jumped from the building to the ground to escape the heavy fire condition inside of the home. On the second alarm assignment, engine one, engine nine, and truck four was requested to the scene. Engine eleven’s officer notified the dispatcher that they had confirmed the entrapment and had people trapped on the second floor which had heavy fire throughout. Firefighters immediately began to toss ladders to the bravo side of the structure as firefighters made an aggressive push inside of the structure. Firefighters on the second floor made their way to the victim and dragged the victim out of the home which was still heavily involved. Medics from Mohawk Ambulance immediately grabbed the victim and placed the individual on a stretcher and race to an ambulance down the street. Command requested additional ambulances to the scene as they still had more victims inside of the home.

Firefighters continue to make an aggressive push inside of the structure and make an aggressive knockdown as additional firefighters continued to conduct a search of the building as command was able to get from the first fire victim that there are three people still trapped inside of the structure. As firefighters were working inside of the primary fire building, a dog was rescued from the secondary building and police immediately began to assist the dog in reviving the dog and giving the dog oxygen. Command requested a third advance life support ambulance along with rescue nine to the scene as they still had unaccounted for victims. Firefighters in the exposure building had heavy fire in the cockloft, and firefighters requested a hand line to the second floor as they began to pull the ceilings as the fire from the primary fire building had spread to the secondary structure. Firefighters from the truck company made their way to the roof of the secondary building and began to conduct horizontal ventilation.

Firefighters on the exterior portion of the structure began to conduct horizontal ventilation to assist firefighters inside of the primary fire building and the secondary fire building. As firefighters continued to work inside the structure heavy brown smoke pushed from the roof of the primary fire building and turbulence smoke began to push from the eaves of the secondary building. Firefighters notified command that they were coming out with a second victim and they needed assistance. Multiple firefighters quickly pushed through the front door of the main fire building and met the crew upstairs and began to bring the victim down the stairs as emt’s immediately brought a stretcher to the front of the building and loaded the victim onto the stretcher and rushed to the ambulance as firefighters and EMTs were doing CPR on the victim. Firefighters on the second floor of the secondary exposure building requested an additional hand line as they still had heavy fire in the attic area. A third victim was removed from the structure and transported to Albany Medical Center.

The victim that jumped from the window of the second floor of the primary fire building was transported to Albany Medical Center. The dispatcher notified Albany Medical Center that they had multiple fire victims coming in and a full trauma arrest of a victim pulled from the fire building coming in with CPR in progress. Command had a total of four fire victims from the building. As firefighters continued to work a significant portion of the front porch and the alpha portion of the structure appeared to be unstable, and command requested all units to exit the main fire building and command conducted a accountability check on scene. Firefighters continued to work in the second building as they had fire still remaining in the attic area and they were chasing the fire in the walls. Firefighters on the exterior portion of the structure utilize a hand line and continue to hit hotspots on the exterior portion of the structure and in the front window area of the second floor.

Multiple firefighters exchange their air bottles on scene and made their way back up to the front lines and made their way back inside of the structure and continued to conduct aggressive interior operations in an attempt to bring the incident under control. As firefighters continued to work inside both buildings, fire investigators began to conduct their investigation on scene. Additional resources from the city of Albany’s code enforcement division, engineering division, and community resources division arrived on scene and stood by while firefighters worked on scene offering any assistance as they can. Command requested the Red Cross to the scene as they had more than a dozen individuals that needed assistance.

As firefighters continued to work fire continued to flare up on the exterior portions of both structures in the attic areas and on the Delta side of the secondary building as Fire pushed from the side of the building. Heavy smoke continued to push from the attic area of the primary fire building and firefighters inside of the structure made their way to the second floor with attic ladders and an additional hand line to get into the attic area to knock down the remaining fire. Firefighters in both structures conducted a secondary search of the building which turned up negative. As firefighters continued to work on scene the City of Albany’s Fire Department was hammered with emergency medical calls with limited resources remaining in the city as significant portions of the resources were dedicated to the fire scene due to the significant demand on scene. No additional outside resources from mutual aid companies were brought into the city during the fire.

Firefighters continued to work on scene until the late afternoon hours. Fire Investigator’s remained on scene for multiple days conducting their investigation into the fire. A total of three victims were rescued by Albany firefighters from the building. The victim that jumped from the window was listed in critical condition but in stable condition. Two of the victims were transferred to Westchester Medical Burn Center for further treatment. Unfortunately, a few days after the fire the two other fire victims both females that were pulled from the building unfortunately did not survive despite the best efforts of the paramedics from the City of Albany Fire Department, the professional staff at Albany Medical Center and Westchester Burn Center along with members from Mohawk Ambulance Service. The cause of the fire has not been released to the public.

Incidents of this nature are extremely high stress and adrenaline charged, pushing firefighters to their absolute limits especially when individuals are trapped inside of a well involve structure fire. The collective efforts of all the firefighters on scene, who executed an aggressive interior attack alongside a determined primary search under heavy fire conditions, do not go unnoticed. Aggressive firefighting tactics remain critical in today’s fire service, and on December 4, 2025, the firefighters of the City of Albany Fire Department demonstrated their unwavering dedication to both their craft and the residence of the city of Albany. Operating at a peak performance, these firefighters carried out rescues despite the extreme and dangerous conditions they faced.

The residents of the city of Albany can be confident that their safety is in the best possible hands.

25/12/2025

Sidewinder Photography would like to wish everyone a happy holidays and a very merry Christmas. Please remember to take extra time in your travels during the holiday season to get to your location safely. Don’t drink and drive get yourself a safe ride.

18/12/2025

Town of East Greenbush Vehicle Through A Building

The East Greenbush Fire Department responded to a vehicle through a building at Gene’s fish fry on Troy Road. At this time there are no injuries. The fire department deployed a precautionary hand line and requested the building department to the scene. Gene’s fish fry is reporting there is significant damage to their building.

Photo By: Matt Jourdanais

17/12/2025

Shots Fired on 7th Avenue

City of Troy’s Police Department is actively investigating another shots fired incident in the city of Troy on 7th Avenue between Ingalls. Avenue and Douw Street. No injuries have been reported. The suspect fled the scene before Police arrived. Police remain on scene investigating the shots fired incident.

14/12/2025

Troy Firefighters Make a Rescue of a Women Trapped in A 2nd Street Fire

On November 28, 2025, at 6:32 AM, multiple calls came in for a reported structure fire at 566 2nd Street in South Troy. Engine six, engine three, engine four, medic four, truck one, truck two, the rescue squad, and the battalion chief responded to the scene from the city of Troy‘s Fire Department. The caller reported they had a fire in the bathroom and smoked throughout the house. The dispatcher from the Rensselaer County Emergency Communication Center notified units responding to the scene they had reported entrapment on the second floor.

Engine six arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the roof and the windows of the second floor of the structure with one person hanging out the window of the house with multiple individuals exiting the residence. Engine six transmitted the signal thirty immediately for a working structure fire. Engine six’s officer and the back step man immediately tossed a ladder to the window where the victim was as heavy black smoke was pushing from the structure. The battalion chief notified the dispatcher to transmit the second alarm bringing the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department, and the Village of Green Island to the scene. Firefighters made their way to the trapped victim on the second floor as members of the rescue squad deployed an inch and three-quarter hand line to the second floor of the structure and began to make an aggressive interior attack. Additional firefighters made their way over to the victim inside of the house and got the victim out the window to members of engine six.

Firefighters from the truck company set up on the side of the house and made their way to the roof where they began to conduct vertical ventilation as they had heavy smoke and fire in the cockloft and they had fire pushing from the eaves of the building. Firefighters conducted a primary search of the first floor and notified command that all of the occupants were accounted for, and crews on the second floor conducted a primary search of the building confirming that everybody was out of the structure. Firefighters deployed two additional hand lines into the structure and began to knock down a significant amount of the remaining fire. Firefighters on scene began to take care of one of the victims from the fire that had smoke inhalation.

Within twenty-five minutes firefighters had the fire under control. Firefighters continued to pull apart the ceilings on the second floor and knock down hotspots. Command requested an additional medic rig to the scene to transport one of the victims from the fire to the hospital. Firefighters conducted overhaul for an extended period of time as Fire Investigator’s worked to determine the cause of the fire. No injuries of any firefighters were reported. The one person transported to the hospital was in stable condition. Firefighters remained on scene until the late hours of the morning.

Through decisive leadership, disciplined teamwork, and exceptional courage, the crew from engine six exemplified the highest standards of the fire service. Operating under heavy fire conditions with heavy smoke pushing from the second floor and roof, and with a victim trapped and hanging from a second-floor window as heavy black smoke pushed from above her, the crews made a critical, split-second decision that saved a life. Firefighter Richard Bellamy that made entry in advanced inside to attempt an interior rescue, while acting Captain Lieutenant Jarred Collins and firefighter Jason Lucey rapidly deployed an extension ladder and executed a coordinated window rescue. They’re aggressive fire tactics, tactical awareness, and rapid response under extreme, life-threatening conditions directly led to the successful removal of the victim, and without their advanced training and immediate action, this incident could’ve had results in a far more tragic outcome. Their actions that morning stands as a powerful testament of how training, courage, and decisive leadership can mean the difference between life and tragedy.

13/12/2025

Second Alarm Fire With Three Houses Destroyed and Two Others Damaged In The City of Albany

The City of Albany’s Fire Department was dispatched to 17 Garfield Place for multiple calls for a working structure fire. The first arriving engine company on scene immediately declared the signal 30 and transmitted the second alarm as they had two buildings on fire. Firefighters deployed multiple hand lines into the structure and into the rear of the structure and began to conduct an aggressive interior and exterior attack in an attempt to bring the fire under control. Due to water problems on scene firefighters in the rear of the structure was not able to get a quick knock on the fire. The fire quickly spread to two other buildings. Police assisted in the evacuation of the buildings as firefighters were establishing a water supply and conducting primary searches.

As firefighters continued to work on scene, heavy fire spread through 15 and 19 Garfield Place. Firefighters continue to work inside of the structure but as conditions worsened and command pulled firefighters from the building and firefighters began to conduct exterior operations for an extended period of time. Firefighters utilized multiple master streams and hand lines to bring the fire under control. The fire was placed under control just after 10:25 PM. Mutual aid departments from the city of Troy, city of Watervliet, and the Green Island Fire Department was brought into the city of Albany to handle calls.

12/12/2025

Series of Overnight Commercial Burglaries Across Capital District Leads to Multiple Arrests in Colonie

Colonie,NY- Beginning on November 7, 2025, law enforcement agencies across the Capital District investigated a series of overnight commercial burglaries that followed a similar pattern. In each incident, suspects smashed the glass of a front window or door to gain entry, then stole property—most often cash registers and merchandise—before fleeing the scene.

Within the Town of Colonie, five businesses were targeted during this timeframe: Sports Clips at 800 Loudon Road, Royal Smoke Shop at 952 Troy-Schenectady Road, Corner Deli at 98 Wolf Road, Bare Blends at 664 Loudon Road, and Fix Wellness & Beauty, also located at 664 Loudon Road. Colonie Police have identified and arrested suspects in all five cases, noting that the recent spike in burglaries across the region was linked to the actions of a small group of individuals.

The investigation was led by the Colonie Police Department Investigative Division, with support from the Capital District Crime Analysis Center and assistance from the United States Marshals Service, New York State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Police Department, Troy Police Department, and Watervliet Police Department. Authorities said additional investigations remain ongoing across multiple jurisdictions, and further charges related to the Colonie burglaries may be forthcoming. Anyone with information regarding recent commercial burglaries, including surveillance video, is urged to contact their local police department or the Colonie Police Department Investigative Division at 518-783-2754. Officials also advised the public to remain vigilant, as three of the arrested individuals have been released from custody.

Mack Murray, 30, of Albany, is charged with two felony counts of Burglary in the Third Degree related to incidents at Sports Clips and the Corner Deli. He is also charged with one felony count of Attempted Burglary in the Third Degree stemming from an incident at the Royal Smoke Shop. Additional charges against Murray include three felony counts of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and two misdemeanor counts of Petit Larceny. Murray was arrested on December 9 and released under probation supervision with electronic monitoring.

Alyssa M. Eaton, 31, of Albany, is charged with one felony count of Burglary in the Third Degree in connection with the Corner Deli burglary. She also faces one felony count of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and one misdemeanor count of Petit Larceny. Eaton was arrested on December 9 and released on her own recognizance.

Miguel A. Rodriguez, 37, of Troy, is charged with two felony counts of Burglary in the Third Degree related to burglaries at Bare Blends and Fix Wellness & Beauty. He is also charged with two felony counts of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, one felony count of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, and one misdemeanor count of Petit Larceny. In an unrelated incident, Rodriguez is additionally charged with one felony count of Burglary in the Second Degree, one felony count of Robbery in the Third Degree, and one misdemeanor count of Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree. Rodriguez was arrested on December 10 and remains held at the Albany County Correctional Facility pending a preliminary hearing.

Heather D. Wilcox, 37, listed as homeless, is charged with two felony counts of Burglary in the Third Degree related to the burglaries at Bare Blends and Fix Wellness & Beauty. She is also charged with two felony counts of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, one felony count of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, and one misdemeanor count of Petit Larceny. Wilcox was arrested on December 10 and was released after posting

12/12/2025

Swift and Aggressive Tactics by Green Island Firefighters Contain Heavy Fire at Rivers Edge Apartments

On November 26, 2025, at 4:58 PM, multiple calls poured into the Albany County emergency communication center for a reported structure fire at the Rivers Edge Apartments in the village of Green Island in building 27 apartment four. The caller stated the apartment was on fire. The Village of Green Island Fire Department, Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department, City of Cohoes Fire Department, and City of Watervliet’s Fire Department responded to the scene. As Engine 1322 was responding to the scene and took the turn towards the apartment complex they had heavy fire pushing out the rear of the structure up and over the top of the building and the officer in the rig immediately called for the signal thirty for a working structure fire.

Firefighters immediately arrived on scene and deployed an inch and three-quarter hand line to the rear of the building and firefighters called for the hand line to be charged. As the pump operator charged the line, police evacuated the apartments around the main fire building. Firefighters made an aggressive knockdown of the heavy fire condition in the rear of the building to prevent it from spreading to the upper floors and into the roof. Firefighters immediately made a push inside of the apartment and began to knock down the heavy fire condition in the living room and kitchen area. The dispatcher notified command on scene that there were cats inside of the apartment. The city of Watervliet’s Fire Department assisted in establishing a water supply as the Watervliet Arsenal Fire Department set up their truck company on scene and put it to the roof of the building in case they needed to conduct ventilation. Firefighters made their way to the second-floor apartment and quickly conducted a primary search and discovered that the heavy fire load on the rear of the building had not made its way inside of this structure.

Firefighters on the first floor continue to hit hotspots and search for the cats inside of the apartment. As firefighters continued to conduct overhaul inside of the apartment. Firefighters pulled apart the roof area in the back of the building to make sure no Fire had extended into the attic area. Firefighters on scene notified the dispatcher that the incident was under control. Firefighters continued to conduct overhaul for an extended period of time.

Firefighters remained on scene until the late evening hours while Fire Investigator’s work to determine the cause of the fire. Unfortunately, firefighters located one cat that had perished in the apartment. Due to the aggressive tactics of the first due engine company, firefighters were able to keep the heavy fire condition from spreading to any other portion of the building as this apartment complex has had multiple large fires over the years. No injuries were reported. The fire remains under investigation at this time

10/12/2025

Troy Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Hours After Early-Morning Shooting Monday Morning

Troy, N.Y.-Troy Police have arrested a 17-year-old male accused of shooting a man early Tuesday morning. The juvenile suspect now faces multiple felony charges, including Attempted Murder. The investigation began around 5 a.m. when Troy Police patrol officers were called to Samaritan Hospital after a 43-year-old male walked in with a gunshot wound to his arm. His injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening. The victim reported that he had been shot only minutes earlier outside near Building 2 of the Griswold Heights Apartments. Detectives and Evidence Technicians responded to the reported scene, gathering physical evidence and interviewing witnesses. Their rapid work led to the identification of a suspect believed to be inside the Margaret Phalen Apartments.

Investigators obtained a court-ordered search warrant, and at approximately 2 p.m., members of the Troy Police Department’s Emergency Response Team executed the warrant. The 17-year-old suspect was located inside the apartment and taken into custody without further incident. During the search, Evidence Technicians recovered a loaded illegal handgun, ammunition, and an extended magazine. Following his arrest, the juvenile was transported to the department’s Juvenile Services Bureau for processing and formally charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Robbery, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree for an illegal handgun, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree for an extended magazine. He was later arraigned and remanded to a youth detention facility pending upcoming court proceedings.

Deputy Police Chief Steven Barker said the department is grateful the victim is expected to fully recover. He noted that detectives continue to investigate the circumstances between the suspect and the victim to better understand what led to the shooting. Barker encouraged anyone with additional information to contact Troy Police at (518) 270-4421. He added that the rapid response from patrol officers and the coordinated investigative efforts reinforce the department’s commitment to holding violent offenders accountable. According to Barker, anyone choosing to commit violent acts in Troy’s neighborhoods will be located and arrested. Troy Police will continue working with local, state, and federal partners to pursue individuals who pose a threat to public safety. Community members with information regarding drug activity, illegal fi****ms, or other investigations are urged to contact Troy Police Detectives at (518) 270-4777 or submit tips online at troypd.org.

09/12/2025

Troy Police Investigating A Man Walks Into Samaritan Hospital After Early-Morning Shooting.

Troy, N.Y.- Shortly before dawn on Tuesday December 9, 2025, Troy Police responded to Samaritan Hospital after an adult male arrived seeking help for a gunshot wound.

According to police, patrol officers were called to the hospital around 5 a.m. after the 43-year-old victim walked in and reported he had been shot. The man sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his arm and is expected to recover.

The victim told officers the shooting occurred only minutes earlier in the area of Building 2 at the Griswold Heights Apartments. Troy Police detectives responded to the location and have opened an active investigation.

At this time, Troy Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Troy Police Department at (518) 270-4421.

08/12/2025

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