Daughter of domestic violence victim urges others to seek help
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Capital Region has already hosted two events for survivors and their families. The second annual Purple at the Plaza, a ceremony and vigil, was held Oct. 1 to begin the month. The 12th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Run followed on Oct. 3.
Victims describe being scammed by Schenectady contractor
A woman in Rensselaer County wanted an electric gate. She says the contractor told her there was some problem with her bank and he couldn’t cash her check, so she drove to meet him at the bank. “And gave him the first money, the $6,200 because that was the money to order the gate. A […]
‘In shock:’ Former residents share struggles after Delmar assisted living shutdown
DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s been one month since residents at the Albany Center for Independent Living were relocated following the facility’s shut down by the town for extreme code violations. However, some former residents shared this situation has proved to be a majorly difficult life change. “I think I’ve been in
Albany Convention Center unveils 4,400-square-foot mural
A new public art installation was unveiled in Albany on Tuesday.
New York Woman Tries To Leave For Jury Duty. Then She Realizes The Doors...
Jury duty is one of those governmental obligations that terrify and frustrate people. It is also one of those things you don’t mess around with. You arrive on time, appropriately dressed and ready to fulfill civic obligations. So when Albany-area makeup artist Melody (@melodylolz) tried to show up for her jury duty sum
CBS 6 Hosts ‘Debate’ for 21st Congressional District Candidates
WRGB CBS 6 in Albany invited both candidates vying for Elise Stefanik's congressional district seat for a debate, and one of the candidates did not accept the invite.
Voorheesville Quiet Zone project underway
VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A long-time project in Voorheesville to build “Quiet Zones” at a noisy freight train crossing is moving forward. The area of concern is Voorheesville Avenue and South Main Street. The Shreibers have been residents of Voorheesville since the early 1970s. Joyce Shreiber says...
Barricaded man taken into custody after standoff in Colonie
Colonie, NY (WRGB) — A heavy police presence converged on Tattersall Lane in Colonie after a man barricaded himself inside a house, prompting road closures and an active response from officers. Colonie Police said they were at the scene where the man was alone inside the home on Tattersall...
Albany awaits report as officials probe $55.5M budget gap, weigh 15% property tax hike
Albany officials spent hours Tuesday night trying to pin down how the city landed in a projected $55.5 million budget gap and what it will take to close it, as city leaders weigh a 15% property tax levy increase and a half-percent city sales tax. The projected gap includes a...
Eva Marie Saint, Oscar winning actress and Bethlehem grad, dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint spent part of her childhood in the Capital Region before beginning her award-winning acting career. She graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1942.
