Schenectady, Office of Court Administration reach deal over city court facilities
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy and the New York Office of Court Administration reach apparent deal over city court facilities, ending longtime dispute.
Upstate granny gives up cherished ‘BELLA’ license plate after getting tickets meant for NYC...
It was a license to bill. An upstate granny had to give up her beloved “BELLA” vanity plate because she was being flooded with speeding tickets meant for an NYC biker with a fugazi copycat tag. Sharon Ritmo has gotten 10 speed-camera tickets since June meant for an NYC motorcyclist — despite the fact that she’s an...
Capital Region, Hudson Valley businesses close Friday for national anti-ICE ‘shutdown’
The closings follow the fatal shootings by immigration officers in recent weeks in Minnesota.
Vacant Schenectady elementary school transformed into affordable housing
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — (WRGB) — SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The long-vacant Elmer Avenue Elementary School in Schenectady’s Eastern Avenue neighborhood has officially been transformed into a $23 million affordable housing complex. The restored building offers 51 all electric apartments for residents aged 55 and older....
Man flown to hospital after Colonie car fire
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A driver was taken to Westchester Medical Center after a car fire in Colonie. The fire happened shortly after noon on Jan. 29 on Alt. Route 7 near the Miller Road overpass. New York State Police said the driver was removed from the vehicle and...
Protesters line Niskayuna corner in solidarity with Minnesota
NISKAYUNA, NY (WRGB) — Protests erupted across the nation as part of the "ICE Out" movement, with demonstrators voicing their opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Locally, members of the group Progressive Schenectady joined forces with Niskayuna High School students to show their support for the...
Albany Police Chief joins Governor Hochul in NYC to support ban of ICE coordination
Albany, NY (WRGB) — About a month into his renewed tenure as Albany's Police Chief, Brendan Cox stood alongside NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, District Attorneys from across the State, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul in New York City on Friday. The Governor is proposing to prevent local law...
Clear These In Upstate New York Neighborhoods-It Could Save Lives
As the snow settles, so do the responsibilities of homeowners. A quick reminder about what to clear can make all the difference.
Amtrak to Resume NYC-to-Albany Service After Pressure From Gov. Hochul
Amtrak announced it will restore service between Albany and New York City that was suspended last May due to ongoing work on damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, causing months of disruptions for commuters. According to reporting by Haley Brown in the New York Post, “Gov. Kathy Hochul took credit for...
Barry Manilow to Make Final Albany Performance in Farewell Tour
Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning artist Barry Manilow will make his final appearance in New York's Capital Region this spring as part of his farewell tour. The 82-year-old music legend is scheduled to perform at MVP Arena in Albany on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. The concert is...
