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State Police arrests four after late-night stops, illegal handguns seized

Hoosick Falls, NY (WRGB) — A series of late-night traffic stops across the Capital Region led to four arrests and the seizure of multiple illegally possessed handguns, including a loaded ghost gun, according to New York State Police. On May 4, 2026, State Police of Brunswick arrested 46-year-old Michael...
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Man pleads guilty to gun possession, jail assault

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The Albany County District Attorney’s Office announced a man has pled guilty to two separate crimes. On February 18, 2025, the District Attorney’s Office says Jahsiah Daniels, 26, entered a convenience store on New Scotland Avenue with a loaded 9mm Glock 43X handgun.
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Floral show in Albany to support local education center

As buds start to bloom, an Albany museum is planning to use spring flowers to support its education center and ability to offer free programming.
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Our cemetery’s future depends on you

On Wednesday, May 20, the Thompsons Lake Rural Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. at the Knox Reformed Church located at 2175 Berne-Altamont Road in Knox. Please note that this is a change of location from prior years. In addition to the annual budget review, we...
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5/7/26: Cooler With Rain Chances

Here is your latest StormTracker forecast from meteorologist Alyssa Caroprese. After a dry day we’ll bring back shower chances as we wrap up the week and head through the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend. Tonight will actually bring a few showers through as well, with best chances being around Albany south. Expect skies to gradually cloud up, a few showers to pass through overnight and...
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Restaurants that opened and closed in April 2026 in the Capital Region

Some new dining options are now available, and some have closed for good.
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Maria College purchases key buildings from Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Maria College has completed the purchase of key campus buildings from the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, moving from longtime tenant to owner of core facilities on its New Scotland Ave. campus. The acquisition, which was made possible through an anonymous donor, includes McAuley...
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Altamont is not a friendly village to outsiders

Altamont’s annual Village-Wide Sale was held this past weekend and was a terrific success from what I saw. So what’s the issue that the village has against this popular event?. I was raised that when you invite people over you make accommodations for them, simple decency but in...
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Troy World War II airman laid to rest more than 80 years after his...

U.S. Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery on Thursday. Burke grew up in Troy and died in January 1945. His remains hadn't been identified until last year and they were brought home last week. A funeral Mass was held Thursday morning...
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Albany woman and boyfriend accused of kidnapping, beating son with broomstick

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced Thursday that an Albany woman and her boyfriend have been charged for abusing her 10-year-old son. Evita Torres, 43, and Joseph Crespo, 44, were arraigned Wednesday evening in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman on an indictment...

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