Albany NY

This is a busy time of the year in the woods around New York State. As the warm and wet weather arrives, animals are busy finding food and, in some cases, a mate!. But the animals are not the only ones who are loving the change in weather. It was a long and frigid winter and it is nice to have some warmer weather to...

All New Yorkers can feast on the best bagel made in New York State. Here's how. Each year the Boris & Robyn Show has the WPDH listeners determine the best of the best when it comes to food in the Hudson Valley. Blazin' Bagels in Montgomery Makes Best Bagels In...

Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County as the fires raged on -- with gusty conditions expected to last through Sunday evening. The first fire started at about 1...

New York – A gusty Sunday is in store for Rensselaer and surrounding areas, with strong winds up to 50 mph before a significant warm-up arrives next week. Residents should secure outdoor objects and prepare for potential tree limb damage and minor power outages. According to the National Weather...

An Albany County jury found a 44-year-old man guilty of stealing merchandise from the Latham Home Depot and threatening store employees with his vehicle when they attempted to stop him on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The post Man convicted in robbery, car attack first appeared on Spotlight News .

Albany, NY – A band of heavy snow is moving southeast across upstate New York early Saturday morning, causing hazardous travel conditions and significantly reducing visibility in impacted areas. According to the National Weather Service in Albany, the snow band was located near Clifton Park and Cooperstown at 6:14...

After a morning snow shower, winds pick up once again on Saturday, gusting close to 50 MPH in spots. While it's another chilly day, temperatures trend significantly milder into next week with a stretch of generally pleasant weather in store for us.

ALBANY, N.Y. — After nearly 3 weeks of wildcat strikes, an agreement has been reached between the state and the NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA). But according to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the deal is only valid if 85%...

Homelessness in New York has skyrocketed over the past few years, leaving taxpayers to foot an increasingly massive bill. From the streets of New York City to the suburbs of Saratoga and Glens Falls, the crisis isn’t confined to one area. A report from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed...

HUGE wildfires have erupted near the wealthy Hamptons enclave in New York, with thick smoke blacking out the sky. Four separate brush fires burned along Sunrise Highway into the Long Island neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon – one reportedly sparked by a car crash. A car caught fire after an accident, and strong...