Man convicted of murder in brutal assault of girlfriend at Schenectady motel
A man has been convicted of murder in the brutal killing of his girlfriend at a motel last year. Corydon Carlton, 41, killed Renee Stratton inside a room at the Imperial Motel in the early morning hours of July 21, 2024, the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office said.
Albany Sees Major Drop in Shootings as Statewide Gun Violence Declines
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a decline in gun violence across New York State. Shooting incidents involving injury dropped by 60 percent in the 28 communities participating in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative since 2021. According to recent data, the first eleven months of 2025 recorded the...
Albany advocates demand county use Saint Rose properties for the homeless
Bebhinn Francis experienced homelessness twice in her life, once in her teenage years and again in her 40s. The now 45-year-old said she slept on dirt basement floors and in abandoned buildings during those times. The winter, she said, is one of the most challenging times to be homeless. “It’s...
Ballston Spa man faces aggravated family offense charge after fight in Ballston Spa
Milton, NY (WRGB) — A Ballston Spa man is facing felony charges after the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says he was involved in a fight that violated an order of protection. Deputies responded around 11:43 a.m. Monday to Paisley Road for a reported altercation. Following an investigation, 25-year-old...
It’s Not a Coyote, It’s Something More Important…
A wildly rare animal was shot and killed in 2021, but DNA shows this is more important than we thought...
Country singer Trisha Yearwood coming to The Egg
Country music singer Trisha Yearwood will be making her way to the Capital Region for an acoustic performance at The Egg in Albany.
DNA test confirms wild gray wolf south of St. Lawrence River
A hunter in central New York shot a wild gray wolf, the first verified and documented case of the species south of the St. Lawrence River in decades, which was confirmed by DNA testing and displayed at the state museum in Albany.
Hochul celebrates EUV center ‘topping off’ at Albany NanoTech
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the "topping off" of the last piece of steel on the $614 million NanoFab Reflection building at Albany NanoTech.
Albany’s Iconic Egg Gets A Stunning Makeover For 2026
The Egg is not just reopening; it’s stepping into a new era. Get ready for a blend of history and modern flair in Albany.
Driver identified in drunken crash that hit Troy home
Troy Police have released the name of the man who is accused of driving drunk and crashing into the porch of a house. The crash happened at around 9:23 p.m. Friday at the area of Pawling Avenue and Linden Avenue. A vehicle traveling south on Pawling Avenue crashed and rolled into the porch of a building, police said.
