Empire State Weekly: Lawmaker pushes for transparency in utility prices
Utility prices are under increased scrutiny as state residents report rising bills.
SUNY Cobleskill officer suffers severe heart failure
The American Heart Association's Heart Ball event on February 27 raised $500,000 for cardiovascular healthcare advances and awareness. But for one Rotterdam family, the work is ongoing.
Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf
DURHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Shoppers in upstate New York earlier this month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: tucked next to a cookie jar made in the shape of a chicken was a live owl resting peacefully on a shelf. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said Friday that the...
Applebee’s Announces New Wave Of Restaurant Closures, Including In Capital Region
Parent company Dine Brands Global confirmed the closures will include several long-standing locations across the US, including one in upstate New York, according to The Hill. The Glenville Applebee's in Schenectady County at 268 Saratoga Road is set to close permanently on Sunday, April 12, after 10 years in...
A New Albany Bill Wants to Guarantee More Playtime for NY Kids
How much recess time does your elementary school student currently get? A new NYS bill is pushing for more time playing for kids.
18-Hour Search Locates Struggling Adirondack Hiker
The rescue effort began at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday when the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Ray Brook dispatch received a call at about 8:45 pm Wednesday from the spouse of hiker reporting that they were overdue in the Dix Range, a rugged and largely trail-less line of five mountains over 4,000 feet.
Schenectady ordered to focus on schools where children are struggling to learn to read
Intense focus, ordered by the state, is coming as a relief to parents who say their children's schools are not teaching them how to read.
Rising beef prices impact local businesses
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The recent closing of Primal Butcher in Albany is raising questions about the cost of beef, and whether small shops can keep up. NEWS10’s Amber Fisher looked into what’s driving prices up, and what it means for consumers. David MacVane, Co-Owner of Fred the Butcher, said that his...
Albany man sentenced to 13 years for 2025 armed robbery
The Albany County District Attorney's Office reported on Friday that 21-year-old Zyquan Stanford was sentenced to 13 years in state prison in a 2025 armed robbery case.
New bakery, cafe opening in Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A new bakery and cafe is coming to Rotterdam. Oh, Honey Cafe & Bakery is set to open at 2976 Hamburg Street. Oh, Honey Cafe & Bakery is owned by Bri and Tommy Wells. After working in the restaurant industry for 11 years and completing the culinary arts program at SUNY Schenectady, Bri Wells...
