Anthony Costa, left, of Lagrangeville, N.Y., and Adam Wiemer of Verbank, N.Y., are accused of stealing snowboards. (New York State Police photo)
NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) -
Two men from upstate New York are accused of stealing snowboards from Windham Mountain Ski Resort in Greene County, N.Y., State Police said.
Cops were on the lookout for a white Nissan Maxima when they spotted it on State Route 23 in Cairo and pulled it over on Sunday, January 27, 2013, police said.
Troopers determined the driver, Anthony Costa, 21, of Lagrangeville, N.Y., was driving while high on drugs, and the passenger, Adam Wiemer, 20, of Verbank, N.Y., had marijuana on him, police said.
Troopers searched the car and found a dozen snowboards that had been stolen from the ski resort earlier in the day, police said.
Authorities charged Costa with grand larceny and Driving while ability impaired by drugs, and Wiemer with grand larceny and marijuana possession.
They were arraigned in town court and are due back on January 30.
The body of one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan is scheduled to arrive in his upstate hometown while the funeral of a second victim is being held in the Hudson Valley.
The body of one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan has arrived in his upstate hometown as the funeral of a second victim was being held in the Hudson Valley.
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Authorities say they still haven't determined what caused six U.S. border agents to require decontamination and medical attention after inspecting a vehicle at a crossing in northern New York.
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Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) is asking New York colleges and universities to place tougher standards that would make it hard for students to abuse stimulants like Adderall. Schumer during a Sunday afternoon press conference said between 15 and 35 percent of college students frequently use Adderall to stay up to study. He said students shouldn’t be able to get amphetamine-based drugs like Adderall without a legitimate diagnosis and prescription.
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) is asking New York colleges and universities to place tougher standards that would make it hard for students to abuse stimulants like Adderall. Schumer during a Sunday afternoon press conference said between 15 and 35 percent of college students frequently use Adderall to stay up to study. He said students shouldn’t be able to get amphetamine-based drugs like Adderall without a legitimate diagnosis and prescription.
Saturday, June 15 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:36:20 GMT
Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo was honored with a portrait that was unveiled inside the Hall of Governors in the state capital in Albany on Saturday. Current governor and son Andrew Cuomo was there as well. "A year ago we presented Governor Mario Cuomo with his official gubernatorial portrait.
Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo was honored with a portrait that was unveiled inside the Hall of Governors in the state capital in Albany on Saturday. Current governor and son Andrew Cuomo was there as well. "A year ago we presented Governor Mario Cuomo with his official gubernatorial portrait.
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A high-profile New York Air National Guard airlift wing has promoted sexual abusers instead of punishing them, according to the retired officer who handled claims of sexual assault in the unit.
A high-profile New York Air National Guard airlift wing has promoted sexual abusers instead of punishing them, according to the retired officer who handled claims of sexual assault in the unit.
Anthony Costa, left, of Lagrangeville, N.Y., and Adam Wiemer of Verbank, N.Y., are accused of stealing snowboards. (New York State Police photo)
