Albany County Man Accused of being part of Violent Online Extremist Network
Federal officials announced that Aaron Corey, an Albany County resident, appeared in U.S. District Court this week after being charged with receiving illegal material involving minors. Prosecutors say Corey is also an alleged member of “764,” a violent extremist organization that authorities describe as a nihilistic...
Vermont farm helping abused horses heal
DORSET, Vt. (WRGB) — A beautiful stallion with a long tangled mane gazes out a stall window. He gently nuzzles his caretaker's hand as she approaches to pet him. His name is 'Courage,' and rightfully so - he's one of eleven horses recently saved from a Rensselaer County farm in an animal neglect case rescuers...
Mural honors legacy of late Schenectady community leader who inspired many
The Walter Simpkins Legacy mural, unveiled at Schenectady’s C.O.C.O.A. House, is a tribute to the man the nonprofit’s founder, Will Rivas, says saved his life.
Amsterdam man arrested; accused of forcible touching, exposing himself to minors
Day, NY (WRGB) — New York State Police have arrested an Amsterdam man following an investigation into reports of inappropriate sexual conduct involving teens in the Town of Day. State Police say 28-year-old Melvin Gonzalez of Amsterdam, was arrested on January 31, 2026, and charged with:. Three counts of...
Explaining the warrants used by ICE and local law enforcement
Over the last month, ICE tactics have been brought into the national conversation. Part of why these detainments can be confusing is because of the legal process that agents use to detain people.
Trio facing drug charges after Milton traffic stop
MILTON, N.Y. (WRGB) — Three people face felony drug charges in Milton. Investigators stopped a car on Galway Road for speeding just before 1:30 Tuesday afternoon. They say 500 milligrams or more of cocaine were found inside. The following people were arrested:. Michael A. IrvineMcChesney Jr., 22, of Milton.
Before the Wrecking Ball: Rare Photos from Inside Latham Circle Mall
This gallery is a nostalgic trip back to when malls were the place to be in Upstate New York.
Inmate Accused Of Attacking 3 Saratoga County Officers
Jamier Walker, of Green Island, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 3, and charged with three counts of assault in the second degree, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. The charges stem from an incident on Dec. 23, 2025, when Walker was incarcerated at the Saratoga County Jail on a...
Schenectady PD investigates fatal auto-pedestrian crash
The Schenectady Police Department is investigating an auto-pedestrian crash that killed a 59-year-old man on Wednesday evening.
‘Good cause’ eviction law to return to Troy City Council
On Thursday, the new veto-proof Democratic council is set to introduce the tenant protections designed to prevent retaliatory evictions.
