Updated NYS liquor laws expand eligibility for bars, recreation venues
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) —Bars and recreation spots in the Capital Region may soon have more flexibility to serve alcohol. New York’s updated liquor laws are giving local businesses new opportunities while keeping public safety in mind. News10’s Tyanna Xavier checked out one of those businesses who are interested in...
McCoy says county won’t pay back Saint Rose bonds by self-imposed deadline
Albany County Executive Dan McCoy previously said the $35 million in bonds used to purchase the former Saint Rose campus would be paid off in February. That date has changed. Albany County is backing the $40 million in bonds the Pine Hills Land Authority used to purchase the 71 buildings on the former Saint Rose...
Attorney reviewing allegations against DOT in Schoharie limo case
Attorney P.J. Blanchfield is the special prosecutor appointed to review a complaint filed last year about the state Department of Transportation’s response to the Schoharie limo crash.
Rape survivor speaks out ahead of sentencing after suspect skips court date
SARATOGA COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — A Corinth man is expected to be sentenced in court on Friday in connection with a rape case from the summer of 2024. Kimberly Nancy was a taxi driver in August 2024 when she was assaulted and attacked by David Bodenstab. After over a...
Marcella’s expanding Capital Region reach with new acquisition
The featured video is from NEWS10 reporting in 2023. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A longtime Capital Region appliance retailer is growing. Marcella’s Appliance Center is taking over Cocca’s Appliances. The acquisition goes into effect on Jan. 19. Both Marcella’s and Cocca’s are family-run businesses. Cocca’s was...
Fire at historic Troy building quickly knocked down
No one was hurt during a fire at an historic building in Troy on Wednesday.
Two Capital Region Restaurants Duke It Out on Social Media
It looks like two local restaurants are having it out on social media right now.
Schenectady Man Gets 52 Years For Execution-Style Murder
Jeffrey Bashaw, 56, of Schenectady, received the sentence Wednesday, Jan. 13, after a jury found him guilty last summer of second-degree murder, multiple weapons charges, and evidence tampering in the 2023 killing of Leroy Chisom. Bashaw and co-defendant Kevin Dingle acted together to ambush Chisom inside a boarding...
Albany woman accused of leaving dog to freeze outside shelter
An Albany woman is accused of leaving a dog to freeze to death outside an animal shelter. Investigators said Brigitte V. Gaston, 62, left a box containing a small dog on the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s property in Menands. The Albany County Sheriff’s Office responded to the shelter to find the 4-pound terrier mix.
Taste of Italy owners take over former Risotto in Albany
Original staying open, but new venture is closed while renovations have begun for full-service Italian restaurant.
