Vermont Trooper Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash, Siena Wins MAAC Title

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A Vermont State Police trooper was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, while the Siena Men's Basketball team won the MAAC title. Additionally, a Greene County grand jury indicted two people on murder charges, Albany's mayor made the first appointment to the Community Police Review Board, and Heidenberg Property Group has plans to redevelop part of the Colonie Center building.

Why it matters

These stories cover a range of important local news, from public safety incidents to criminal justice developments, community oversight, and commercial real estate changes - all of which impact the lives of residents in the Capital Region.

The details

The Vermont State Police trooper, Sgt. Justin Walker, was responding to a call when he was involved in the collision on U.S. Route 7 in Bennington. In Greene County, a grand jury indicted the mother, Farhiya Gaal, and her boyfriend, Lameik Wilson, on murder charges related to the death of 3-year-old Fay Mohamed. Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs made the first appointment to the city's Community Police Review Board, an independent oversight agency. And in Colonie, the Heidenberg Property Group purchased part of the Colonie Center mall, including the former Sears location, and is looking to fill 40,000 square feet of space.

• The Vermont State Police crash occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
• The Greene County grand jury indictment was announced recently.
• Albany Mayor Applyrs made the CPRB appointment recently.
• Heidenberg Property Group purchased the Colonie Center property about 2 years ago.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge in the Greene County murder case will decide on bail for the defendants, and the Albany mayor will make a second appointment to the Community Police Review Board.