Capital Region Snow Squalls Could Bring Whiteout Conditions This Week
Snow squalls will move through the area during the Tuesday morning commute. National Weather Serice Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Captial Region of New York, Western Massachusetts, and...
Suspect, 16, indicted in fatal Schenectady shooting that killed 15-year-old
A 16-year-old male has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting in Schenectady last October that killed a teen and seriously injured another. The suspect, who is only being identified as D.S., is accused of shooting and killing 15-year-old Dubar Knowles at a large...
Ulster County drug trafficker sentenced to federal prison
ALBANY – A 27-year-old Ellenville man has been sentenced in Albany federal court to 13 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute, fentanyl and cocaine. Joshua Atkinson was one of 11 defendants charged in the case. As part of his...
The state of homelessness in Warren and surrounding counties
Warren, Washington, Hamilton and Saratoga Counties have more than doubled their homeless population from 2022 to 2024 according to the State Comptroller’s office. That’s more than 500 people without a basic need.
City of Troy looks to change painful street name ‘Project Road’
Fifth graders at Carroll Hill have sought to find a more positive moniker.
Massachusetts Brewery Named Finalist For ‘USA Today’s Best New Brewery
Massachusetts has several great local breweries. There are many that have received plenty of acclaim over the years. And now a relatively new spot in the Bay State that has received plenty of praise since opening is receiving some national recognition as it has been named by...
Large structure fire under investigation in Colonie
Colonie, NY — The Colonie Police Department is investigating a large structure fire that erupted in the Village of Colonie. Authorities are urging the public to avoid Central Avenue, particularly near Locust Park, as emergency crews work at the scene. Officials said people were...
Jury dismisses civil lawsuit against Albany County corrections officer
Albany, NY — A federal jury in the Northern District of New York dismissed a civil lawsuit against Albany County Correctional Officer 66-year-old Michael Snyder, Sr. in less than two hours on January 16, 2025. Snyder had been accused in 2019 of raping and sexually assaulting a...
Fire Temporarily Closes Metro 7 Diner In Latham
Firefighters in Latham responded to the Metro 7 Diner on Troy-Schenectady Road for an alarm and structure fire at around 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. At least six agencies, including the Albany International Airport Fire Department, worked to extinguish the flames. There were no...
Group wants Troy city leaders held accountable for dad’s missing ashes
A local organization wants to hold Troy city leaders and police accountable, after a woman claims her father’s ashes were removed by police during a fire in her home. Jennifer Brunson said it’s one of the most traumatic experiences she’s ever gone through. The group Community...