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Colonie police said they found a missing South Glens Falls woman Saturday night unharmed.Eileen Rainville was located safe, police announced at about 7:45 p.m. Saturday. Colonie police did not provide any other details about locating her.

Two days after burying his daughter, Fred Scheidt sat down at his kitchen table and emptied her purse.
His eyes immediately went to a supermarket receipt and a phone number written in Katie's handwriting.
"The evidence that poured out of that purse was off the rails," said Scheidt, who had lost his 30-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose the week before. "I sent a text to the investigator: 'I looked through Katie's purse. We need to talk.'"
That moment on Oct.

Don Cook Jewelers, a jewelry store off of Route 4 in North Greenbush was robbed Saturday.Law enforcement from several jurisdictions including North Greenbush and New York state police were on the scene. A helicopter and police dogs aided officers in a search for suspects and clues.

More than 500 students played at Crossgates Mall on Saturday as parts of the Empire State Youth Orchestra's "Playathon" event and fundraiser.

Country rock artist Brantley Gilbert visited with pediatric patients at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center Hospital Saturday afternoon. During his visit, he signed autographs and posed for photos with patients and their families. He's performing Saturday night at the Times Union Center in Albany as part of his nationwide tour.

SCHENECTADY -- The intersection of State Street and Jackson Avenue is blocked Saturday afternoon after a power pole -- for a reason as yet unknown -- toppled.

Visitors to Saratoga Springs' downtown enjoyed samples of chowder Saturday from local restaurants at the 20th Annual Saratoga Chowderfest. The day includes
live music and family-friendly activities. Chowderfest is organized by the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau. For more information and a list of participants, visit www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest

Colonie police are asking the public's help to located Eileen Rainville, 48, of South Glens Falls, who was last seen in the area of Central Avenue near California Avenue in the town of Colonie on Friday at about 8:55 p.m.

By this time in 2019, just about every home in New York should have the ability to get broadband internet thanks in part to a $500 million series of state grants that is entering its final stage.Most should have fiberoptic cables. But even the most remote homes could be connected through an innovative program to bring satellite dishes to people as well.