Beloved Cohoes elementary school therapy dog dies
Rozie, the therapy dog at Harmony Hill School in Cohoes, has died, according to owner and principal Mark Perry.
High School Wrestling Coach Fired for Striking Student-Athlete
Mohonasen (N.Y.) High School has terminated its head wrestling coach after he was seen on surveillance video striking a Freshman student-athlete in the face. According to Syracuse.com, the incident occurred during Thursday night’s practice and the coach was fired on Friday morning when school officials could review...
NY Man Sentenced in USPS Money Order Fraud Case
A young man from New York thought he could game the system, but his actions led to some serious consequences. Let’s break down this unusual story.
Guilderland woman left picking up the pieces after losing pets, home in fire
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Guilderland woman has spent the last two days picking up the pieces of her life after a fire destroyed her mobile home late Saturday night, killing her four pets. The fire is still under investigation, but unfortunately the home owner will have to replace everything, including the home....
Man in dark clothing hit by vehicle after crossing Hoosick St.
Troy, NY (WRGB) — A man was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Hoosick Street and 15th Street, according to Troy Police. Patrol officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. Witnesses told police that an adult...
Albany’s first mayor of color leads MLK march
Crowds gathered in Albany on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. People marched from the New York State Museum on Madison Avenue and made their way to the Dr. King statue, where a wreath-laying ceremony took past.
Most bills pass in Albany without cost analysis, report finds
New York lawmakers routinely approve costly legislation without publicly disclosing what it will cost taxpayers, according to the Times Union. In some cases, bills worth billions list their fiscal impact as “to be determined.” The practice surfaced again with semiconductor incentives backed by Kathy Hochul and...
Schenectady’s Marcella’s expands, acquires Cocca’s Appliances in Colonie
Schenectady-based Marcella’s Appliance Center has acquired Cocca’s Appliances in Colonie, the company announced.
New York State Man Accused of Leandra’s Law Violation
A man from New York state was recently arrested Sunday night and charged with violating Leadra's Law. T
Coach accused of hitting 14-year-old girl expected to be charged
SCHENECTADY COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A now-former high school wrestling coach is expected to face charges Tuesday after being accused of hitting a 14-year-old girl. The girl’s mother says the entire incident was caught on camera. CBS6’s Sean Cavanaugh spoke with the girl’s mother Monday afternoon. She spoke...
