Costco snaps up sprawling 16.5-acre spot for whopping $15 million
SHOPPERS in a US state are getting another Costco location soon. The update comes as the warehouse retailer continues to expand its reach across the country in 2026, with more than 20 new additions. On the list of openings is a store in Guilderland, New York, about 13 miles northwest...
Proposed tax on NYC cash sales unravels in Albany
New York’s proposed tax on all-cash purchases appears to be falling apart. State lawmakers are now considering removing the levy from the budget, just a week after news of the plan broke, sources familiar with the process told Bloomberg. Under the proposal, buyers of New York City homes purchased without financing for
Man wanted by U.S. Marshals arrested in Troy
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A man wanted by the U.S. Marshals for a parole violation was arrested in Troy after a brief foot chase. Investigators say Damani Murray was wanted for a parole violation stemming from a prior firearm conviction. They say Murray discarded a gun during the chase and also had ecstasy on him. The gun wa
Capital Concert Series 2026 lineup announced
The New York State Office of General Services announced the lineup for the 2026 Capital Concert Series.
Mr. Met, egg creams and more: Outer boroughs get their day in Albany
Mr. Met makes an appearance at Queens Night in Albany. Each year, businesses from Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens pack up their wares and head to New York’s capital city. [ more › ]
“This Photo Hurts” — Capital Region Reacts to Death of Beloved Rescue Turtle
The emotional tribute to Sarge has thousands of people across the region talking.
Are Waymos and Other Self Driving Cars Coming to Upstate New York?
A new bill may allow the cars on the road as soon as this summer...
IBM, GlobalFoundries get $1.4 billion for quantum computing
IBM says it plans a major expansion of its operation in Albany after the federal government awarded the company and GlobalFoundries a combined $1.375 billion in grants for quantum computing.
Albany’s Central Warehouse Begins New Phase of Demolition
Downtown Albany's Central Warehouse is shedding its dilapidated past, with asbestos removal marking a crucial first step towards its long-anticipated demolition.
“Disgraceful”; Vandalism referencing Flock cameras amid contentions over policy in Troy
Troy, NY (WRGB) — A day after Troy City leaders announced a policy agreement for how the city's Flock license plate readers would be utilized, vandalism appears to reference the cameras. Thursday morning, Mayor Carmella Mantello shared photos of a city-owned truck and the Hedley Building, spray painted with...
