Victim Shot In Troy, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING)
A shooting on a Capital Region street prompted heavy police presence over the weekend. The incident happened in Rensselaer County on Sunday afternoon, May 4, when authorities responded to 7th Avenue and Glen Avenue for a reported shooting, the Troy Police Department announced. One person w…
Comic Con 2025 draws hundreds to Spa City
Saratoga Comic Con was held on May 3rd and 4th at the Saratoga Springs City Center. It's in its 10th year and is considered the largest Comic Con event in Upstate New York. The event held those interested in cosplay, anime, collectible, comics, and tattoos.
Schenectady Sees Fewer Crashes After Speed Limit Change
Schenectady has seen a decrease in car crashes since lowering its speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour on March 1. The decision, aimed at enhancing road safety, has already shown positive results, with preliminary data indicating fewer accidents on city streets. This change follows Albany's similar...
Troopers find over 120 pounds of cannabis during traffic stop in Malta
State Police said a Franklin County man had 120 pounds of cannabis during a traffic stop on the Northway. William M. Buckshot, 58, of Hogansburg, was stopped on May 2 at around 1:50 p.m. in Malta for a traffic violation. Police found the cannabis and more than a pound of fentanyl pills in his vehicle, police said.
Man still faces murder charges after mistrial in Rotterdam double homicide case
ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (WRGB) — The trial of Anthony Lewis, charged in a 2023 double homicide of his mother and stepfather, is set to resume Monday. Lewis faces multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, unauthorized use of a car, and grand larceny. Police reported that Cathy and Robert...
Saratoga Police Warns Community about ‘Dangerous’ Senior HS Prank
A news release from the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office warned about a trending high school senior prank that they say could have potentially dangerous, even deadly consequences. What is the "Senior Assassin Prank" According to sources, the "Senior Assassin" prank is a popular but potentially dangerous game played...
Albany school zone speeding leads to $3 million in issued tickets
Albany’s school zone speeding cameras have already led to $3.24 million in tickets, the city said.
Stewart’s Shops to offer Mother’s Day ice cream deal
To celebrate Mother's Day, Stewart's Shops around the state will offer ice cream specials just for moms. On May 11, moms who stop by can get a single-scoop ice cream cone for 99 cents, plus tax.
At Social Security, these are the days of the living dead
Rennie Glasgow, who has served 15 years at the Social Security Administration , is seeing something new on the job: dead people. They're not really dead, of course. In four instances over the past few weeks, he told KFF Health News, his Schenectady, New York, office has seen people come in for whom "there is no...
Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter: No license, had warrant
Colonie police responded to a property damage crash near the intersection of Cohoes Road and Tibbits Avenue on Friday The post Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter: No license, had warrant first appeared on Spotlight News .
