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If Nicholas Fiebka was looking for mercy at his double murder sentencing Friday morning in Schenectady County Court, he was looking in the wrong place. Fiebka, 21, convicted earlier this year of killing his mother and her long-time boyfriend back in 2022, found out he’ll spend the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole.

New York Giants co-owner John Mara and his family have been around the NFL long enough to know not to label an upcoming season make-or-break for the front office and coaching staff. He and the fans are not happy with the 6-11 record in 2023. There is a lot of optimism heading into this season. The Giants have revamped an offensive line that allowed a franchise-record 85 sacks last season and hired a new line coach in Carmen Bricillo.

A Saratoga Springs theft suspect led police on a lengthy chase Tuesday night that ended after he drove the wrong way down the Northway in Halfmoon, reports the Daily Gazette. 43 year old Carmen J. Daniele was ultimately arrested after he eventually stopped his vehicle and tried to flee on foot.

A man pleaded guilty to stealing a pickup truck in Clifton Park. WTEN reports 38 year old Jacob Hayner admitted that back in May he stole a truck at a Stewart’s and fled on the Northway. He was later surrounded by state police and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office after leading them on a chase. He also admitted to intentionally ramming a deputy’s car. No one was injured.

The Saratoga County Board of Elections recently took part in an elections security workshop, one of four counties chosen to host the training in the state before the next general election. WTEN reports presentations about cybersecurity regulations, voting equipment, and misinformation about elections were shared. After the presentations, the board participated in hypothetical cyber and physical security exercises.

18 year old Jassen Washington of Clifton Park is facing criminal possession of a weapon and menacing charges. WNYT reports Washington and two other people allegedly pulled out a gun when they were asked to leave any area behind an Albany home Tuesday night. Washington was found a short time later near Lincoln Square Apartments and arrested after a brief foot chase. He had a loaded .380 caliber handgun on him.

A shooting on Charles Street in Schenectady left 1 woman dead Wednesday night. WNYT reports just after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Schenectady Police responded to a report that a female had been shot. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers also found a male at the scene with serious injuries. He was detained and is now at a local hospital.

Originally called First Night, and then named Saratoga New Year’s Fest for the past two years, the Spa City has a new partnership and is rebranding the event once again. WTEN reports it’s now called Saratoga New Year’s Eve and is set for December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025.

The City of Saratoga Springs and the FBI are teaming up in a joint task force to take on fentanyl. WTEN reports
Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll says there have now been two fentanyl related deaths in Saratoga, this year. He says the initiative has been in the works for several months, as the city has seen an uptick in fentanyl-related issues in the city.

The woman killed in a deadly house fire in Ballston Spa has now been identified. 84 year old Mary Lou Cotton of Milton was found dead inside her Greenwood Drive home, after the Saturday evening fire. WNYT reports the cause of the fire remains under investigation.