Massive Horse Race Returning to Upstate New York
One of the largest and most important horse races of the year is returning to Upstate New York in 2026. If you follow the world of horse racing, you already know that there are three big races every year that make up the Triple Crown. There's the Preakness, the Kentucky Derby, and the Belmont Stakes, which has run in...
Schools modify schedules as extreme heat hits Capital Region, Hudson Valley
The National Weather Service said the heat index could exceed 100 degrees on Monday and Tuesday.
Fire on River Street displaces two; Red Cross steps in with immediate aid
Two people have been displaced after a fire on River Street in Troy on Friday evening. Volunteers from the Northeastern New York Red Cross are providing immediate financial assistance. The money can be used for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing for the two adults. A spokesperson for the...
Latham man critically injured in Coeymans Marina explosion to get kidney from niece
Latham, N.Y. (WNYT) – Eric Allen was burned over half his body and almost lost his life in an explosion at Coeymans Landing Marina in January 2022. As he fought long and hard to recover, with his wife Lori by his side, his treatment included dialysis. His doctor told him he’s going to need a […]
Heat wave prompts safety warnings for children and pets in cars
As a heat wave grips New York, officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent tragic incidents involving children and pets left in vehicles. Governor Kathy Hochul has highlighted the dangers posed by rising temperatures, which can quickly turn deadly inside a car. Sheriff Craig Apple of Albany County...
2 Upstate New York Cities Hottest Housing Markets in Country
I love living in the Capital Region and know that this area is a desirable place, but did you know that two Upstate New York cities are in the top one hundred zip codes of places to buy a home?. Even though home sales have slowed down in many places...
Albany mayoral candidates talk police recruitment
59 officers; that’s how many the Albany Police Department is trying to hire. It holds two tests a year and the current mayor said it's not an issue of money but finding people who want to wear the badge.
Duane Lake faces another setback in clean water funding campaign
A bill that would have automatically enrolled the 117-acre reservoir in the statewide initiative passed the Senate in the waning days of the Legislative session but failed to pass the Assembly.
Troy man sentenced for having illegal gun, drugs
A man from Troy will spend five years in prison for having a loaded, illegal revolver, and nearly 13 grams of crack cocaine. As NewsChannel 13 reported in January, Cohoes Police arrested Jermain Brown, 48, after officers pulled over a car he was riding in. Police say Brown was acting...
Two Dogs Rescued From A Second Alarm Fire In Rensselaer
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom. On May 27, 2025, at 2:48 PM, the City of Rensselaer's Fire Department along with Mohawk Ambulance was dispatched to 35 Glen Street for multiple calls for a working structure fire, the callers did not...
