U.S. files forfeiture action over $12M tied to cryptocurrency fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors in Albany have filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize more than $12 million in Tether cryptocurrency allegedly linked to a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment fraud and money laundering operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York announced the filing on...
Glenmont man arrested for slashing six vehicles
Bethlehem police received a slew of calls on Labor Day regarding damage to six vehicles during the overnight hours leading into Sunday, Aug. 31; an investigation led to the arrest of a 37-year-old Glenmont man. The post Glenmont man arrested for slashing six vehicles first appeared on Spotlight News .
Photos: Madison Ave Pharmacy opens at Albany’s Damien Center
The pharmacy is located at 728 Madison Ave. It's open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Glens falls man on parole arrested for check fraud at three area financial institutions
A Glens Falls man wanted for violating parole in 2023 and cashing forged checks at area financial institutions in 2024 is back in jail and facing additional charges on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The post Glens falls man on parole arrested for check fraud at three area financial institutions first appeared on Spotlight News .
‘Another day another diner’: Troy man helping to keep diners alive with social media...
A Troy man is making it his mission to travel to as many diners in the Capital Region as he can, all with the hopes of bringing the younger generation back to diners. His journey is also gaining attention on social media, something that businesses said has helped them immensely.
8 diners in Albany still cooking like it’s the old days
Albany is a city that never forgets its roots—and neither do these diners. Step inside, and you’ll feel the sizzle of griddles, the aroma of fresh coffee, and the hum of conversation that hasn’t changed in decades. These ten diners serve more than meals—they serve memories. Pancakes stacked high, burgers cooked to...
Convicted felon pleads guilty to using drugs to purchase stolen guns
Albany, NY (WRGB) — 34-year-old Kwahpreme Mitchell from Watervliet, New York, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Mitchell admitted to receiving firearms stolen from Calamity Jane’s Firearms and Fine Shoes in Hudson...
Greene County resident comes home and finds scissors-wielding woman sitting on couch
CAIRO – When a resident on Route 67 in the Town of Cairo came home at around 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, they found a strange woman sitting on the couch while holding a pair of scissors. The woman stood up and walked out of the home. State...
Albany police officer struck as Troy man flees traffic stop
A Troy man has been accused of intentionally striking an Albany police officer with his car while trying to flee from a traffic stop.
RFK Jr.’s CDC and RPI to study already disproven link between autism and vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to contract with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism, according to a notice on the federal website. Why it matters: Several large studies have already disproven the connection. But Health Secretary Robert F....
