Watervliet man pleads guilty in stolen gun, drug trafficking case
A Watervliet man has pleaded guilty to gun possession charges in connection to a drug trafficking and stolen gun investigation from 2022. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Kwahpreme Mitchell, 34, faces five years to life in prison.
Donations pour in after young mother’s death
ALTAMONT — Cassidy Zyskowski died on Sept. 10 after a long struggle with breast cancer, leaving behind her son, Hunter, a fourth-grader at Altamont Elementary School. Her aunt, Stacey Zyskowski, has started a GoFundMe drive to raise money for “funeral costs, medical expenses, and the trip that Cassidy was trying to...
Albany High School hosting free cosmetology clinic for seniors
Albany High School's cosmetology students will be hosting free clinics until April 2026.
Hochul, Mamdani gain support in polls post-endorsement
Governor Kathy Hochul reaches her highest favorability rating since Jan. 2024, and has the support of 52% of voters in a potential matchup with Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Niskayuna
A 25-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle on a busy Capital Region roadway. The Schenectady County crash happened just before 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, on Troy-Schenectady Road near Algonquin Road in Niskayuna, according to police. Christopher Reith, 25, of Latham, was …
Child Poverty Soars In Upstate New York
Poverty is obviously something everybody wants to avoid. While this is an incredibly hard burden on adults, children living in poverty can suffer much, much more. Unfortunately, children live in poverty more often than you'd think, and Upstate New York is a hotspot for those in these troubling circumstances. What...
Witnesses sought after deadly crash claims life of 25-year-old motorcyclist
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — A tragic two-vehicle crash on Troy-Schenectady Road near Algonquin Road claimed the life of a motorcyclist . Niskayuna Police say that the crash just before 6:00 PM, involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. The motorcyclist, identified as 25-year-old Christopher Reith of Latham, was transported...
Peebles Island Birdwatchers Dodge Bullets in Cohoes Shooting
A quiet birdwatching trip turned terrifying when a man opened fire. Police say victims ducked for cover.
DWI, two firearms in vehicle after traffic stop on Cherry Avenue Extension
A 29-year-old Selkirk man faces DWI charges after a traffic stop for speeding on Sunday, Aug. 31. Police also took two firearms into safekeeping before the vehicle was towed from the scene. The post DWI, two firearms in vehicle after traffic stop on Cherry Avenue Extension first appeared on Spotlight News .
Two Arrested After “Large Fight” at Claverack Detention Center
The fight between inmates left two suspects being charged with new crimes and another inmate in need of medical attention.
