Albany County voters to decide on new medical examiner in November
Albany County voters will decide in November whether to replace the county’s four part-time coroners with a centralized medical examiner office. According to a county announcement, Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy plans to discuss Local Law No. “N” at a press conference Monday, Sept. 14, at 9:45 a.m. The proposa
Missing man from East Greenbush found, deceased
EAST GREENBUSH, NY (WRGB) — The East Greenbush Police Department announced Sunday night that Dominick Bianchi, reported missing on Tuesday, has been located deceased in a wooded area. The department extended condolences to Dominick’s family, loved ones, and all those affected. They also expressed sincere gratitude to t
Rexford home demolished after early morning fire, multiple agencies assist
CLIFTON PARK, NY (WRGB) — A smoke detector is to thank for saving a group of people’s lives after a heavy fire destroyed a home in Rexford. The Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company responded to a house fire at 606 Riverview Road in Rexford at 1:27 a.m. Sunday after receiving a dispatch call.
Albany woman accused of stabbing her husband to death
A 34-year-old Albany woman has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing Sunday morning. According to the Albany Police Department, Sabrina Balchand-Jackson is accused of killing her husband.
Man reportedly shot in Albany, investigation ongoing
Two men were reportedly shot on Livingston Avenue Sunday afternoon. According to the Albany Police Department, both sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Pearlpalooza brings thousands to downtown Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Downtown Albany drew a crowd of thousands on Saturday for one of the city’s biggest street festivals of the year– Pearlpalooza. It came just days after a new push to revive downtown nightlife. Pearlpalooza has been a fixture on North Pearl Street for 17 years. The free, all-ages festival drew th
Photos: March to Abolish Animal Testing begins in Albany
Animal rights activists convened in Albany on Saturday as part of the March to Abolish Animal Testing, a protest that will end outside a Wayne County animal breeding facility in two weeks.
AFD rescue man trapped in Port of Albany machinery Saturday evening
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Albany firefighters rescued a man at the Port of Albany on Saturday after he got stuck in a piece of machinery. The Albany Fire Department (AFD) responded to 200 Keane St just before 5:00 p.m. Firefighters found a male patient with his hand trapped in a piece of machinery.
Minor Accused Of Forcible Rape In Clifton Park, Sheriff Says
A minor has been charged with rape following an investigation into a reported sexual assault in New York, authorities announced on Sunday, Sept. 13. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office received the complaint on Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to Sheriff Jeffrey R. Brown. The sexual assault reportedly …
For Families Facing Childhood Cancer, Support Goes Beyond Treatment at the Melodies Center
CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (WRGB) — For Charlie Barton and his family, The Melodies Center became part of their lives almost overnight. In June 2024, Charlie was just 9 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia. For his mother, Drue Barton, the diagnosis was overwhelming. “Devastating. Just hearing the...
