Enrollment decreased at almost all Capital Region private colleges this year
Traditional liberal arts private colleges are continuing to take a hit on enrollment locally.
John Grassia III’s family honor him at fundraiser for military families
A local soldier is being remembered through family stories and a fundraiser that aims to support military families coping with loss.
Woman rescuing cats from Schenectady’s Orchard Park
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) -- Rescuing all the cats in Orchard Park by winter is Christie Buono's goal. So far she's rescued three of them and has a few different ways of doing so. "I put wet food twice a day and I leave the dry food. I'll check up the...
Kratom ban in Rensselaer Co. signed into law
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin has signed a ban on kratom into law.
Troy crash after police pursuit leaves 3 with serious injuries
Troy police said three men were hurt after a driver sped away from a traffic stop and crashed in an alley. Police said the stop happened Friday around 9 p.m. on 105th Street near 2nd Avenue. Officers said the driver pulled away as an officer approached the vehicle. The officer followed the vehicle to 112th […]
Schenectady councilmember declined to participate in workplace violence investigation
John Mootooveren declined to participate in an investigation of his heated Dec. 30 clash with colleague Doreen Ditoro, leaving the matter formally unresolved.
Capital Region bank rebranding with name change
A bank with locations around the Capital Region is changing its name and rebranding. Capital Bank is set to become Canal Bank & Trust, N.A.
Reilly clears committee hurdle to lead Albany Law Department
John Reilly Jr. addressed concerns about his experience at a committee meeting Thursday. Lawmakers voted 3-2 to approve his nomination.
Surveillance footage helps Troy police catch teen in theft spree
Police in Troy arrested a 15-year-old after a string of thefts at more than 10 local businesses.
Two Albany men charged after traffic stop, pursuit in Watervliet
WATERVLIET, NY (WRGB) — The Watervliet Police Department arrested two men on drug and weapons charges after they reportedly fled a traffic stop. On October 1st, 2026, at approximately 2:45 AM, an officer conducting a routine patrol in the area of 2nd Avenue and 15th Street, observed a vehicle in violation of the NYS Ve
