Tracking power outages throughout the Capital Region
Thousands of residents lost power across the Capital Region on Thursday, according to National Grid and Central Hudson's outage maps.
Albany County scraps South End bus terminal plan at former McDonald’s site
Plans for a new bus terminal at the location of former McDonalds' site in Albany's South End have been scrapped. According to Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, the county has withdrawn their plans to invest in the empty property. “After receiving letters of support and positive feedback through direct conversations...
Man who spoke out about mobile park’s water woes served eviction notice
Patrick Loucks was given the legal papers after he complained about the water quality at Hillcrest Villas in Duanesburg.
Threat sends Albany JCC into lockdown, APD investigating
Early Thursday morning, the Albany Police Department began investigating a threat against the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center. According to the police department, the threat caused a brief lockdown.
K2 cases rising in Albany County, law enforcement leaders warn
Albany County law enforcement officials on Thursday warned about a spike in cases involving synthetic marijuana. County District Attorney Lee Kindlon and Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple were among those who addressed the rise of what's also known as K2 or spice, synthetic cannabinoids made of dried plant matter that
Women-owned bakery opening storefront in East Greenbush
A women-owned and operated bakery out of Hudson is expanding its footprint and opening a storefront in Rensselaer County. Grandma's Hands Bakery will be located at 40 Iroquois Place in East Greenbush.
Woman hurt in Albany stabbing
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany police are investigating a stabbing. They say a 40-year-old woman walked into Albany Memorial Hospital around 3:35 Thursday morning with a stab wound to the thigh. Police say the stabbing happened in the 500 block of Washington Avenue near Ontario Street. The woman is...
Schenectady teacher turning 100 honored by Howe Elementary students
A former Schenectady teacher returned to Howe Elementary School for an early 100th birthday celebration.
Daughtry making two Upstate NY stops on 20th anniversary tour this fall
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Rock band Daughtry is heading back to Upstate New York this fall, with two stops scheduled as part of their newly announced “20 Years Unplugged” tour. The band, led by “American Idol” alum...
Local jailer says increased popularity of K2 drug merits stiffer punishment
A press conference was held June 18 to announce a change in how K2 will be classified by the county DA in jails. What was once a misdemeanor is now grounds for felony prosecution.
