Albany, NY Weather Alert: Snow Risk, I-90 Wed 6PM
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albany, New York – Light to moderate wet snow may create slippery travel conditions across eastern New York and western New England beginning Wednesday evening, especially along major highway corridors....
Police: Man Waited Outside Malta Business Before Attempted Murder
A restaurant worker is expected to survive after a terrifying attack in Malta Sunday night.
New Albany Chicken Joint Known Overseas-Only Second One In US
A local family brings a global flavor to Albany, adding a unique twist to the fast-food chicken game with their second restaurant.
Driver who allegedly drove nearly twice the legal limit charged under Leandra’s Law
The driver accused of driving nearly twice the legal limit with a child in the car has been charged under Leandra’s Law.
Man sentenced in 93-year-old’s hit-and-run Cohoes death
ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A driver who hit a 93-year-old man in Cohoes last year, then backed over his body and took off, is headed to prison. Kemaury Everett was sentenced to five to fifteen years on Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. The crash happened the...
Nonprofit sues over Troy’s ‘rubber stamp’ project review
Troy Proctor’s Foundation filed a lawsuit seeking to void the LDC’s negative environmental declaration of plans to house City Hall in the old theater.
Cardona’s Market unveils specialty sandwich for Lent
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Cardona’s Market has unveiled a new sandwich creation in celebration of Lent. The “COD-Father” will be available starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18. The sandwich features a fresh, fried cod filet topped with fresh coleslaw, pickle chips, mayonnaise and a house-made citrus...
Public asked to avoid Washington Avenue and Quail Street amid ongoing police investigation
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Residents in the area of Washington Avenue and Quail Street may see an increased police presence as officers conduct an ongoing investigation. Police said there is no immediate threat to the public at this time. The public is being asked to avoid the area.
Delmar family builds igloo for lasting memories
A family in Delmar has spent the last few weeks using baking pans, tap water and food coloring to construct a colorful igloo. Dad Seth Reinhardt said it's for a more important reason than neighbors might think.
Plastics bill faces uphill fight again
A sweeping plastics reduction bill has returned to Albany, and it’s already drawing fierce lobbying, according to Spectrum News 1. The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would cut packaging use 30% over 12 years and limit certain toxic chemicals. The state Senate has passed the measure twice, but...
