Hudson River Steamboats & Stagecoaches, 1809-1810
The first commercially successful steamboat to travel to Albany was Robert Fulton’s North River Steamboat (often colloquially called the Clermont), which made its maiden voyage in August 1807. It departed the city of New York on August 17 and arrived in Albany roughly 32 hours later, proving the viability of steam-powered commercial vessels.
Albany police honor fallen officers at memorial mass on
Police Memorial Day events in Albany honored officers who died in the line of duty and recognized families still carrying those losses.
Off the Beaten Path: Ragonese Italian Imports
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – On May 2, a family-owned and operated Italian deli in Albany celebrated its 40th anniversary with a community event and said “Grazie” for decades of support. NEWS10’s Cassie Hudson takes us inside Ragonese Italian Imports in this week’s Off the Beaten Path. Ragonese Italian Imports opened its doors in 1986. At 17 […]
After 84 years, an Upstate NY family finally welcomes home the WWII hero they...
The remains of 2nd Lt. Joseph Leroy “Roy” Burke arrived at Albany Airport on Thursday, more than eight decades after the World War II airman went missing in the Pacific Theater. Burke, a Troy native who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, was among 432 unidentified prisoners...
Rivers Casino announces 2026 Harbor Jam lineup
Rivers Casino in Schenectady is gearing up for a weekend of local live music this August.
Police investigating alleged hit-and-run in Albany
One person was taken to the hospital after an alleged hit-and-run in Albany, Tuesday night.
Watervliet business owner works to track down suspect after store theft
A Watervliet store owner is thanking customers and police after a theft at his family-run business brought in a flood of community tips.
East Greenbush welcomes Upstate Cookie Shack’s new store
Upstate Cookie Shack has opened a larger new shop in East Greenbush with more space, more seats and a wider menu.
Former Rensselaer volunteer firefighter charged with stealing $62K from fire company
Robert Fink, 50, turned himself in to Rensselaer police on Tuesday following an investigation over allegations that he stole from Engine Company 4.
Gansevoort brewery to host ‘Bands & Brews Summer Festival’
A Saratoga County farm and brewery is getting in on the summer fun by launching a new one-day summer festival.

















