Mayor: Man died by suicide after standoff with police in Cohoes
State Police are investigating an incident in which an officer allegedly returned gunfire on Remsen Street in Cohoes.
State Police Make Yet Another Large Drug Bust on Taconic State Parkway
The Taconic State Parkway in recent times has become something of metaphorical gold mine for law enforcement, particularly members of the New York State Police. In these recent times, members of the State Police have made a number of noteworthy traffic stops on the notorious roadway that resulted in arrests for...
Plans for grocery store in Schenectady food desert progressing
A supermarket and town homes are part of a major building project that will soon rise along parcel of land bounded by State and Albany streets in Hamilton Hill.
Two Arrested After Street Racing Bust in Albany
A high-speed joyride was cut short Sunday night in Albany when police came across an illegal street race on Washington Avenue Extension near Route 155. At least two people were pulled over, arrested and their cars impounded. Albany Police say 25 year old Nathan Wood has been charged with illegal...
Capital Region BOCES opening new career center in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. – Capital Region BOCES is preparing to open a new building in Albany next month at 886 Watervliet-Shaker Road. The 46,377-square-foot Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Extension Center is nearing completion. It will house two new programs – plumbing technology and new visions:...
Rensselaer baby battling rare disease, only one in Capital Region
A child in Rensselaer is battling a rare disease that will affect her speech, mobility and doctors said she is only expected to live to her late teens or early 20s. Her family is looking for the public's help to spread awareness and one day save children like Poppy.
Police: Glenville man pointed gun in road rage incident
A man from Glenville is accused of pointing a gun at a person during what police said was a case of road rage. Police said Andre G. Cobb, 55, displayed the gun on July 20 on 787 in Watervliet.
Albany Police host first unified National Night Out event at Swinburne Park
Albany, N.Y. (WNYT) – The Albany Police Department is bringing neighbors, local organizations, and law enforcement together Tuesday night for a citywide National Night Out celebration. For the first time, the department is hosting one unified event at Swinburne Park, running from 4 to 8 p.m. In previous years,...
Smoke from Canadian wildfires causes more issues than hazy skies
The smoky haze from Canadian wildfires is causing health problems right here in the Capital Region. More people have come into the office with respiratory complaints, according to Dr. Santosh Vanhela, director of pulmonary and sleep medicine at St. Mary’s Healthcare. RELATED: How to protect yourself from the bad air...
Family of Sa’fyre Terry ready to face man accused of setting deadly 2013 fire
Sa’fyre Terry and her family are prepared to go to court to see the man accused of setting a deadly fire on Hulett Street in Schenectady12 years ago. Edward Leon is set to appear in federal court in Albany on Wednesday afternoon. This is an emotional time for Sa’fyre and her family – bringing back […]
