PHOTOS: Super Mario airplane touches down at Albany International Airport
It was Mario time at Albany International Airport on Thursday when a special Super Mario-themed aircraft touched down on the runway.
Man arrested on child exploitation charge in Albany
ALBANY, NY — A construction superintendent turned himself in to authorities after allegedly downloading child sexual exploitation videos from a device he was supposed to report to police. Hernando Lamela, 53, of White Plains, New York, was arrested April 17 on a charge of possessing a sexual performance by...
Springfield Cops Nab NY Shooting Suspect At Union Station
A man wanted in connection with a New York shooting was arrested Thursday morning at Union Station in downtown Springfield after a coordinated multi‑agency operation. Police took 36‑year‑old Andre Blanks into custody at about 7:30 a.m. on Frank B. Murray Street, officials said. He is being held on a fugitive‑from‑justice court warrant tied to an alleged shooting in...
Albany pre-K program renewed day after closure announcement
On Friday, parents sent their children to the Albany Jewish Community Center's after-school pre-K program at the Albany School of Humanities for the final time. Yesterday afternoon, parents, like Motier Haskins, learned the program would be open for one more day.
Outpouring of love for Albany airport bartender following viral video
An Albany International Airport bartender who recently went viral on social media celebrated her birthday on Friday. Kathy Winn has become known for brightening travelers’ days while remaining a steady presence during arrivals and departures.
4/24/26: Showers Move in for Part of Weekend
Here is your latest StormTracker forecast from meteorologist Alyssa Caroprese. The week has come to a close on a beautiful note with bright sunshine and somewhat comfortable temperatures. We’ll turn chilly tonight with skies mainly clear for most of the area. Those who are S&W in the Catskills will see clouds building in late though. Lows for most will be in the middle...
NY’s Record-Breaking 750-Mile Trail From NYC To Canada Is Officially Finished — And A...
Did you know there’s a record-breaking, multi-use trail network that starts right in Manhattan and can take you all the way to Canada? Spanning a massive 750 miles, the Empire State Trail is the longest of its kind in the United States, connecting New York City to Albany, Buffalo, and beyond in one continuous route. And while the “spine” of the trail...
Popular portable generators sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that a recall has been issued for several models of Generac Portable Generators.
Russell Sage College and ACPHS to reach merger milestone
Russell Sage College and the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) are pursuing a merger, which will complete the first stage of transaction on June 1.
Woman arrested on DWI charge in Colonie
COLONIE, NY — State Police assigned to the Latham Interstate Patrol stopped a vehicle on Wolf Road at about 2:58 a.m. April 16, 2026, for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. The driver was identified as Deadra Pino, 29, of Schenectady. Pino was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and...

















