Mechanicville man gets 30 years behind bars for sexually abusing kids

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A man from Mechanicville will spend 30 years behind bars for sexually abusing children.

Gary Ryan, 51, was sentenced on Monday.

As NewsChannel 13 reported, he was a former Saratoga County youth sports coach.

He pleaded guilty in federal court to transportation of minors to engage in sexual activity.

Ryan admitted to assaulting boys as young as 5 on trips to Orlando, Boston and Las Vegas. He also admitted to giving the kids drugs and alcohol.