Schenectady mother demands answers from school district
Schenectady, N.Y. (WNYT) – Ashley Rivera is upset about the picture she saw of her son, who is in second grade at Lincoln Elementary, and also that the school never notified her. “I don’t think it’s okay for her to put her foot on any child, especially a child with any type of disability,” she […]
Vacant Schenectady church to be turned into apartments
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A church in Schenectady that has sat vacant for decades is being sold for redevelopment. The church at 535 Schenectady St. and the adjacent vacant lot at 529 Schenectady St. will be sold to Casale Investing LLC. The property is going to be transformed into a 12-unit apartment building...
Orthopedic Practice Pays $500K Settlement to NYS in Hack
An upstate New York orthopedic practice will pay state regulators a $500,000 settlement and implement stronger security practices following a 2023 hacking incident involving the theft of 650,000 individuals' sensitive information. The enforcement action against OrthopedicsNY, more widely known as OrthoNY, was...
Both Alleged Robbery Suspect & Victim Arrested in NY State
Why are police saying they arrested the alleged victim as well?
Man arrested for stabbing in Watervliet
WATERVLIET, NY — A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred during a dispute at a private residence. Alex Ramon Calo-Diaz was involved in a dispute just before midnight on Jan. 2, 2026, in the area of 8th Street and 4th Avenue that resulted in a victim being stabbed...
Longtime Stuyvesant Plaza Store Announces Closing After 41 Years
With a rich history spanning over forty years, this local boutique is gearing up for a retirement celebration—one that’s already stirring emotions in the community.
Movies and TV shows casting in Albany
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Women’s Health Wednesday: Thyroid Diseases
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Women are three times more likely to have thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer, compared to men. Women are also five to ten times more likely to have autoimmune thyroid diseases. Albany Medical Center endocrine surgeon, Dr. Joshua Chao, shared those statistics and provided insight during today’s...
REMINDER: morning drop off information
The following is an important safety message from Principal Jared Fox:. We are requesting that all families adhere to the Drop & Go procedures for morning arrival (7:40-8 a.m.) on Sunset Avenue. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, and to prevent neighborhood traffic backups on Western Avenue,...
Predictions and hopes for the 2026 session in Albany
In advance of the legislative session, host David Lombardo and Tusk Strategies partner Shontell Plummer are making some predictions for the year ahead and putting out into the world their hopes and dreams for life in Planet Albany. They discuss the timing of the budget, the potential for increasing taxes,...

















