Albany commuter tax proposed to help close $55 million deficit
Albany leaders are weighing a proposed commuter tax, but the plan is not certain and would still need state approval.
Nearly entire Rensselaer Housing Authority board resigns, leaving residents in limbo
RENSSELAER, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Rensselaer Housing Authority is facing a leadership crisis after nearly its entire board of commissioners resigned, leaving the agency without enough members to conduct official business and raising concerns about the nearly 200 families who depend on its services. Former board Chairman Scott Rogers...
Video shows disturbing conditions at Delmar assisted living facility in forced closure
The owners of the Albany Center for Independent Living are working to reopen the facility after it was abruptly forced to close last month and relocate its residents amid safety concerns.
New York Winter Outlook 2026-27: Warmer Temps, Snow Still Possible
New York City, Buffalo and Albany could see a milder winter as El Niño influences the Northeast.
Judge ‘Disgusted’ With Convicted Rensselaer Shooter’s Continued Denials, Drops The Hammer: DA
A Capital Region woman who fired through a car’s trunk and nearly killed a young woman sitting in the backseat was sentenced to prison time Friday, Oct. 16, authorities said. Celanna Smith, 26, of Rensselaer, was sentenced to 16 years in state prison and five years of probation on her attempted murd…
Candlelight ghost tours come to Schenectady’s historic Stockade
What are the two tour options available for Candlelight Tours?. Who co-sponsored the candlelight tours to benefit historic preservation?. Why were the candlelight tours created according to the article?. Schenectady’s oldest neighborhood is ready to share its ghostly history. “Candlelight Tours of the Haunted Stockade”, hosted by the Schenectady...
Holiday Train Rolling Into the Capital Region Thanksgiving Week
A lit-up holiday train is rolling into the Capital Region Thanksgiving week with live music and free admission. It stops in Menands, Mechanicville, and Fort Edward. Bring nonperishable food for local food banks.
Five non-citizens arrested, charged with voting illegally
NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — Five people who are permanent residents but not U.S. citizens are facing federal voting fraud charges, accused of voting in elections they had no right to participate in. On October 13 and 14, 2026, Vikki Bradt, 51, a British national, of Ballston Spa; Samantha...
Albany, NY Severe Storm Alert Today: 45 MPH Gusts Possible Oct. 16
Isolated severe storms could bring damaging winds and scattered outages Friday afternoon and evening.
Troy mayor vetoes Flock camera regulations
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello is vetoing a law that would restrict the Troy Police Department's use of Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), the mayor announced Thursday evening. Local Law 3 would require the Troy Police to delete data from ALPRs after 72 hours, unless a police officer had "reasonable...
