New York redefines prison ‘assault,’ ‘harassment’
The department used to count any attack by someone who is incarcerated as assault, even if it caused no injury or involved throwing a small object.
Four arrested for allegedly staging fake kidnapping on I-87
NY state police say they shut down I-87 southbound Wednesday after receiving a report of a passenger holding a handwritten sign reading "help!! being kidnapped!!"
Snow, freezing rain to hit parts of upstate Saturday night
The National Weather Service is warning of potentially slick roads north of Saratoga Springs.
Loaded gun threat at Albany bar leads to 10-year sentence
The man who waved a loaded gun in a crowded bar in Albany is heading to prison. Hector Gomez pulled a gun and pointed it at people inside Washington Tavern in February 2025, prosecutors said. The incident was captured on video.
Lawmakers demand accountability after fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Capital Region leaders are condemning the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good and calling for state-level legislation to hold federal agents accountable. The incident in Minnesota has sparked a strong response from local lawmakers, who gathered outside the James Foley U.S. Courthouse....
Local Attorney Sentenced, Pays Restitution in Larceny Case
ALBANY COUNTY, NY (WENY) — An attorney from Schuyler County will serve no jail time after pleading guilty to a larceny charge. Jessica Saks was the Chief Attorney for the Schuyler and Chemung County Children’s Law Office. In July of 2025, she was charged with Third Degree Grand Larceny, and First Degree Offering a...
Latham tea house set to close in March
The Tailored Tea, located at 1010 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham, is set to close. Owner and chef Jared Bafaro made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday.
Outrage Grows As Teacher Seen Standing On Special Needs Student At Schenectady School
The image, which spread widely on social media this week, allegedly shows a woman with her foot on the back of a child lying face-down on the floor of a classroom at Lincoln Elementary School in Schenectady. The child’s mother, Ashley Rivera, told Albany station WNYT that the student is...
Proposed bill would prohibit cooperation with ICE by local law enforcement in New York...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As protests continues in Buffalo and in cities across the country in the wake of the shooting that killed Renee Nicole Goode in Minneapolis, MN on Wednesday, many people are asking what happens next. "It could happen in Buffalo, I think is part of why we're...
New York Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in New York City,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — time for basement moisture concerns across New York. While winter cold may suggest fewer water issues, seasonal conditions can quietly increase the risk...
