June Farms holds ‘Christmas Tree Bonfire’
After the lights come down and the ornaments are packed away, most Christmas trees are left on the curb.
01/04/2026: Another Snowy Day Tomorrow!
Tomorrow’s a day where many people will be returning from their holiday vacations and coming back to work and school. Whatever you have to do as we kick off the work week, dress warm! Temperatures tonight sink down into the single digits and we keep this frigid air throughout tomorrow. Morning commute looks fine in...
Troy stabbing leaves one woman injured, another facing charges
TROY, NY (WRGB) — Police in Troy are investigating a stabbing that reportedly left a woman with serious injuries. The Troy Police Department & Troy Fire Department were called to a residence on Wynantskill Way in Troy around 6pm Sunday evening for a reported stabbing. When patrol officers arrived, they located the...
Fort Johnson fire department closes after town declines contract renewal
The Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company ceased operations on December 31, 2025, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
New York State Man Allegedly Stabbed Man In the Arm
An alleged altercation between neighbors has lead to the arrest of a man from New York state
New York County Appoints First-Ever Black Woman Sheriff In State History
Jackie Salvatore was sworn-in as New York's first ever Black woman sheriff. New York has a new appointment to celebrate, electing its first-ever Black woman sheriff in the state’s history. A swearing-in ceremony in Columbia County held more historical resonance than usual, as it marked the beginning of Jackie...
01/03/2026: Couple Cold Days before Milder Temps Arrive!
Happy Saturday! Today was another cold day with little wind but many of us saw a few flurries here in the Capital Region! Light snow showers arrive after midnight and will likely linger for those south and east by the morning. This snow will not provide much accumulation. Expect a dusting or under an inch throughout...
Sad news for the Albany International Academy community
The following is an important message from Principal Rachel Stead:. Our school community was deeply saddened Saturday to learn that Newcomer Program first-grade teacher Agija Vanderweil has passed away. Ms. Vanderweil was a beloved member of the Albany International Academy community since 2021. She touched the lives...
Albany Homeowners, Prepare For The Zillow Effect: Unveiling The Neighborhoods Set To Boom In...
Websoaring home values and rising interest rates have blocked many buyers and limited participation in the market. Webwhile zillow’s revision on thursday was mostly driven by mortgage rate declines and an improved inflation outlook, there are other housing market factors that could drive changes in home prices....
Eastern New York Weather Alert: Warmer Pattern Brings Rain and Ice Risk to Albany...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albany, New York – A shift toward milder winter weather could bring periods of rain to much of eastern New York, while increasing the risk of freezing rain and icy travel conditions in colder inland and...

















