Schenectady man charged with possession, accused of running Amsterdam illegal dispensary
AMSTERDAM, NY (WRGB) — A Schenectady man is in custody, accused of possessing quantities of marijuana and operating an illegal dispensary in Amsterdam. On July 8th 2026, the Montgomery County Regional SWAT Team conducted a search warrant at 6 Hempton Street in the City of Amsterdam. The warrant, signed by the Honorable
‘He was just the best kid you’ll ever know’: Family honors 9-year-old boy with...
Nine-year-old Davin Yap is receiving an honor walk on Thursday after he lost his life after a car crash.
QuickChek opens first Capital Region location
QuickChek is planning eight more locations in the Albany area and one near Hudson in coordination with multiple developers.
Fundraiser to support Menands Fire Dept. rebuild after blaze destroys building
MENANDS, NY (WRGB) — It's been over a month since a fire destroyed the Menands Fire Department. Now as the village works to rebuild, they’re looking to the community for support. The building itself sustained extensive damage and has been out of operations since the fire. The department...
In letter, Albany bishop warns local followers of group excommunicated by pope
Fallout from the Vatican's response to a schismatic group touches the Capital Region with a stern warning of potential excommunication.
Hundreds get look at US Navy combat ship on the Hudson
POUGHKEEPSIE – The USS Marinette, a Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship, docked at the Port of Albany for part of the national REV250 celebration and set sail today, heading south on the Hudson River toward the open sea. The vessel was escorted by marine units from the Dutchess and Ulster County Sheriff’s Offices.
Hit-and-run leaves Waterford child injured, family begging for answers
A hit-and-run in Waterford last week has left a child injured, and a family pleading for answers. On July 2, 14-year-old Mason Casey was traveling up the road on his electric scooter when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver left him on the side of the road to later be found by a family friend.
Rensselaer prepares to sue city school district over school resource officer payments
The city claims it paid the district’s share of a school resource officer’s salary for eight years and may soon sue for $517,232.58 in restitution.
FBI looking for potential victims of ‘764’ member
The FBI's Albany Division is seeking to identify potential victims of a Ravena man recently charged in a "764" child sex abuse investigation. 24-year-old Ryan Catello was charged with receiving child sex abuse images by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of New York in April.
Schenectady man sentenced for illegal gun possession as a felon
A Schenectady man has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of illegal gun possession. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 38-year-old Steven Dunn will serve a year and three months as a previously convicted felon.

















