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Albany man accused of robbing store at gunpoint faces multiple charges

A 42-year-old man has been charged after allegedly robbing a convenience store at gunpoint in Albany. Joseph Johnson Jr. was arraigned on charges including Robbery in the First Degree and multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. The incident occurred Oct. 23 at the Nice and Easy Food Mart on Central...
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Closing arguments begin in St. Clare’s pension trial

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB)- Closing arguments are set to begin in the trial concerning the former St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, following an $8 million settlement over child sex abuse claims and the resignation of Bishop Edward Scharfenberger. The case involves over 1,100 former employees who were denied...
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Local family celebrates ‘Christmas Palooza’

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — “Christmas Palooza. Christmas Palooza,” Mary Ann Chesky said with her husband, Ron, nodding his head in agreement with an emphatic “most definitely.” That’s what the Cheskys call their December tradition of decorating their Colonie home. “I just enjoy the magic of Christmas and giving back...
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In Albany, police warn of new rash of synthetic cannabis overdoses

Drugs made from synthetic cannabis like K2 or Spice have led to a rise in 911 calls in the last several weeks, Albany police said.
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‘General Hospital’, ‘Days of Our Lives’ stars to perform in Albany

Daytime television's leading men will be coming to the Capital Region next spring.
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Saratoga Springs man sentenced to prison for killing friend with pellet gun

Brendan Carl admitted in October that he killed Michael Collins earlier this year with a shot from the airgun.
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Man sentenced to 14 years in prison on weapons charges in East Greenbush

TROY, NY — A man was sentenced to 14 years in state prison Friday after pleading guilty to possessing a loaded assault weapon in the Town of East Greenbush. Kenneth Phelan was sentenced by Judge Young after pleading guilty to the entire indictment charging Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class...
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Stolen vehicle found in Albany; three face felony charges

Albany, NY (WRGB) — Three people are facing charges after New York State Police found a stolen vehicle in Albany on December 2, 2025. Troopers responded around 11:00 a.m. to New Scotland Road in Slingerlands for a report of a stolen vehicle. With assistance from the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle was...
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East Greenbush superintendent starts driving a school bus due to driver shortage

When he saw the district was short on drivers, he wanted to help. So, he spent his lunch breaks getting a license.
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12/09/2025: Elevation & Upslope Snow Wednesday

Not to discount the potential for minor accumulations and slippery conditions locally, but the snow totals from Wednesday's upcoming clipper system look to be substantially greater in the higher elevations, particularly in upslope-favored regions of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Behind Wednesday's system,...

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