Military museum obtains hat once belonging to Hitler
A hat that once belonged to Adolf Hitler will now be preserved forever, thanks to the family of a World War II veteran from Albany.
NYGOP headquarters in Albany vandalized again
Albany, NY — The NY GOP headquarters in Albany has been vandalized for the second time in less than two weeks, this time with the word "Nazis" written in black on the front of the building. The Albany Police Department responded to the incident around 4:20 PM on Monday,...
Ballston Spa mother advocates for kratom regulation after son’s death
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Cari Scribner, of Ballston Spa, is on a mission to raise awareness about the potential dangers of kratom, a tropical tree whose leaves are often used to self-treat conditions such as pain, anxiety, depression, and opioid use disorder. Scribner's advocacy follows the tragic death of her...
Killing on Hamburg Street in Schenectady deemed self-defense
Shooter's attorney said the suspect arrived at the home masked, with a gun hidden in a bassinet.
Wildlife officials thrilled as trail cameras capture secretive predator slinking through upstate New York
"This rare bobcat sighting isn't just a feel-good moment — it's a hopeful sign." Wildlife officials thrilled as trail cameras capture secretive predator slinking through upstate New York first appeared on The Cool Down .
Rare brain disorder has Rensselaer parents sharing baby’s harrowing journey
A 2-year-old boy in Rensselaer, Leo Cruz, is one of the only people in our entire area suffering from a rare brain condition. It’s called lissencephaly.
Alleged jailhouse confession leads to sentencing delay in Schenectady murder case
Bernard Alexander’s sentencing in the killing of Philomen Henry has been postponed.
Deadly crash leads to prison time for Albany man
Caezare Ebron was awaiting sentencing on a weapons charge when he wrecked a car in November 2022, killing passenger Kyreem Softleigh.
Colonie PD searching for man wanted on weapons possession
The Colonie Police Department is searching for a man they said was involved in an altercation at a Latham motel on April 21.
The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80...
The only female unit to serve overseas in World War II is receiving a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday, exactly 80 years after pulling off an incredible organizational feat. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — nicknamed the Six Triple Eight — was a predominantly Black, all-female unit that was...
