Albany Firefighters Museum eyes new home as part of the downtown revitalization plans
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany’s downtown revitalization plan is moving into a key phase as developers have now submitted revised proposals this week to align with The Downtown Albany Strategy. News10 does not have an exact tally on the number of proposals hoping to secure a share of state funding, but we know there are many. The Capitalize Albany […]
Cohoes man accused of illegal gun sales to undercover officers
COHOES, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Cohoes man has been arraigned on charges related to illegally selling guns to undercover officers. Bazeil Phoenix, 32, is charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal sale of a firearm, and criminal possession of cannabis. He pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say Phoenix sold...
Nipper, stay! The future of a beloved dog statue on a New York warehouse...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Albany loves its giant dog statue. Nipper, a 28-foot (9-meter) tall white dog with black ears has sat conspicuously atop a warehouse for almost seven decades — recreating the famous image of a terrier listening attentively to a phonograph that was long used by electronics and communications company RCA.
Albany man accused of killing parents appears in court
Lorenz Kraus, the man accused of killing his parents and burying them in the backyard of their Albany home, was back in court on Wednesday. It comes after his defense team filed a motion to have certain evidence, including his confession on television, thrown out. No ruling on that motion...
Albany’s Elder Parole Bill Looms Over Lengthy Sentence for Killer of NYPD’s Jonathan Diller
A Sentence Meant to Last a Lifetime (Image Credits: Unsplash) Queens — A Queens judge’s promise that the man who gunned down NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller would die in prison rang out in a packed courtroom this week. The 115 years to life sentence delivered to Guy Rivera marked a moment of closure for a ... Read more
Albany County Social Services screening leads to discovery of loaded guns
Albany, NY (WRGB) — A 59-year-old North Carolina man was arrested on felony weapons charges after investigators said he was found with multiple loaded guns and ammunition at the Albany County Social Services Department, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple Sr. reported...
Authorities investigate garage fire in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — An investigation is underway after crews battled a fire in Albany on Wednesday evening. Authorities said the fire was in a detached garage in the back of an unoccupied structure on New Scotland Avenue. According to Albany Fire Chief Joseph Gregory, multiple calls were received...
Increase in e-bikes creating road safety issues
With the weather warming up, more people are out and about to enjoy it, that includes kids on e-bikes. Police are seeing an increase in both the number of e-bikes on the road and incidents involving these vehicles from the Capital Region to Berkshire County. One local police department has taken steps to proactively address the issue.
Multiple victims, firefighter injured in Troy structure fire
Firefighter crews are headed to a structure fire in Troy, according to Troy NY Firefighters IAFF Local 86.
Fox kits temporarily close Waterford Rural Cemetery
The Waterford Rural Cemetery is closed for the coming weeks due to wildlife conflicts.

















