“The Sandbox”: Troy combat veteran pens poetry book
An Army combat veteran from Troy has poured her pain and passion into a new book. "The Sandbox" is a love letter to every aspect of Angie Lupe's journey—from the trenches of Iraq to her childhood.
Nurses accused of stealing medication for personal use
Two nurses are accused of stealing medication from an Amsterdam nursing and rehabilitation facility. Deidre R. Kim, 37, of Gloversville, and Jennifer S. Cenchitz, 53, of Hadley, are accused of altering patient medication records at the Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and...
Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: January 2-10
The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, January 2 to 10.
Police: Deadly crash was caused by man on phone while driving
An Albany man was on his phone while driving, and that led to another man being hit and killed, State Police said. Jose Prieto Cole is now charged with criminally negligent homicide. David Bonaparte was stopped on the shoulder of I-90 and was later hit by a car. He died...
Troy man charged after pursuit, police say car and license plate both stolen in...
QUEENSBURY, NY (WRGB) — State Police out of Queensbury arrested a Troy man Thursday, following a pursuit that originated in Vermont, and involved a vehicle reported stolen last year. On January 9, 2025, at approximately 12:54 p.m., State Police were monitoring a vehicle pursuit...
Rosie-A senior gal with a heart full of love and a unique way of...
Hi, I'm Rosie, a senior gal with a heart full of love and a unique way of seeing the world. My eyesight isn't the best, but I don't need perfect vision to find the coziest nap spots or feel when someone truly cares. I've lived with other cats before and get along well with...
Local teacher wins thousands on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
An Albany woman competed on "Wheel of Fortune" Friday night.
Albany father fights for deaf son’s right to interpreter at doctor’s appointment
ALBANY, N.Y. — Steve Shepard, an Albany resident, is speaking out about the challenges he faced in securing an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for his deaf son, Mark, during a recent doctor's appointment. For 27 years, Shepard has been an advocate for his son, often...
Mantis-A fun loving guy looking for a home that can provide plenty of love...
Greetings friends, the name is Mantis and it is a pleasure to meet you! I am a fun loving guy looking for a home that can provide me with plenty of love and patience. I would love a home that is active and can provide plenty of mental and physical enrichment for me. Down for a...
New Jersey college teen dies in tragic accident on ski resort’s ‘difficult’ trail
The accident took place on the left side of Cutter Trail as he descended the mountain