Dead body found at Empire State Plaza

ALBANY, NY - New York State Police in Albany are investigating the death of a man found at the Empire State Plaza. Investigators tentatively identified the man as a homeless person.

According to State Police, troopers received a report that a body had been found outside agency 4 on the plaza. The cause of death is pending an autopsy which will be performed at a later date.

Authorities said the dead person had frequented the area of the plaza. They will not release the man's name until his family has been notified.

Cops: East Greenbush teen stole $50,000 worth of property

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Thomas E. Slivienski

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. -- East Greenbush Police arrested a Cohoes teen Tuesday for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 worth of watches, jewelry and electronics from a local residence.

The property was reported stolen Monday night after the resident of a Muriel Avenue home discovered the theft.

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