Woman arrested on criminal facilitation charge in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK, NY — State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs woman on March 30, 2026, for Criminal Facilitation 4th, a class “A” misdemeanor. Caroline R. Garrity, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was taken into custody following an investigation into a counterfeit check scheme. Over several months, investigators identified a...
Illusive Restaurant’s jalapeño popper burger enters statewide contest
RENSSELAER, N.Y. (WNYT) – Illusive Restaurant and Bar is in the running for New York’s best burger after customer response helped shape a new jalapeno popper burger. Chef and owner Joseph Ventrice runs Illusive Restaurant and Bar at 3 Ferry Street in Rensselaer. The restaurant was nominated in...
From George Washington’s army to Albany civic leader
Benjamin Lattimore, a free Black Revolutionary War vet, helped found Albany’s first African American school and church. But his story was nearly forgotten.
Amsterdam man accused of driving drunk with kids crashes into Broome Animal Sanctuary
An Amsterdam man was arrested on Friday after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into the Broome Animal Sanctuary. According to the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old Erray Vanbuckly, had two children in the car at the time of the crash.
Power outage affects parts of Colonie, Niskayuna
COLONIE and NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (WRGB) — A power outage on Monday evening affected parts of Colonie and Niskayuna. The outage impacted areas along Central Avenue, State Street, and Balltown Road, including part of the Mohawk Commons shopping center. It also affected traffic lights in a heavily-traveled area, just in time for the Monday evening commute.
Early morning brush fire under investigation in Albany
An early morning brush fire in the wooded area off the I-90 Westbound exit onto I-787 is under investigation. According to Albany Fire Chief Joseph Gregory, no injuries were reported.
Man arrested on fraud charges in Saratoga County
SARATOGA COUNTY, NY — A Hadley man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly submitting forged documents to county social services. Oscar A. Bogran, 46, of Hadley, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree, offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree and welfare fraud in the 4th degree.
Albany Man Charged With Coercion And Enticement Of A Minor
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced criminal charges against ANTHONY PARENTE for communicating online and over the phone with an individual he believed to be a 14-year-old girl and attempting to meet the individual...
Schenectady man arrested for reported shots fired incident
An 18-year-old in Schenectady has been arrested after reports of shots fired on Bluff Avenue. According to the Schenectady Police Department, Dashawn Weldon is facing multiple charges.
State comptroller’s office slams Mechanicville’s financial oversight in three audits
Finance Commissioner Matthew Carmichael said the city’s commission form of government has contributed to oversight and procurement problems.
