Colonie town justice quits amid state probe
The Commission on Judicial Conduct was investigating Judge David R. Green for several complaints when he agreed to resign.
Albany area lawyer pleads not guilty to 21-count indictment
A Capital Region lawyer pleaded not guilty to a 21-count indictment in Albany County Court on Friday. The Albany County District Attorney's Office said Luke Malamood, 40, was arrested in connection with several different incidents.
DA: Local attorney’s alleged crimes include stealing alcohol from store, trying to bite cop
A local attorney has been indicted on 21 counts for alleged crimes that include stealing alcohol from a supermarket, assaulting a woman and trying to bite an Albany Police officer. Luke Malamood, 40, is facing charges of assault, attempted assault, robbery, criminal contempt and menacing in connection with incidents...
Woman claims she was tased by Albany cop; Department says device was not fired
A young woman claims that an Albany Police officer tased her when she was walking in a crosswalk one week ago.
Neighbors complain of potholes on Albany’s Hackett Blvd
On Friday, Hackett Blvd looked beautiful in Spring. The only eye sore was the collection of craters in its pavement. Gregory Magee has lived here for 15 years. He says the pothole problem has been persistent since the water main break in 2014. He would like to see this issue in his rearview.
Two people face gun, charges in separate Schenectady raids
Two people are facing drug and gun charges after Schenectady Police searched two homes. Police searched a home at 841 Stanley St. on April 30 and found large quantities of crack cocaine, fentanyl and a handgun, police said. Another search happened at a home at 329 Paige St. on May 2. Police seized cocaine and two...
NY closer to legalizing medically-assisted suicide
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - State lawmakers are a step closer to legalizing medically-assisted suicide for terminally ill people. On Tuesday, the state Assembly had a more than 5-hour debate about the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The measure passed in the Assembly. “People were very compassionate when they were...
[VIDEO] What Was Happening in Albany 35 Years Ago?
This gem from 1990 talks about the new Knickerbocker Arena, the Greyhound Strike and a bonus Montgomery Ward Commercial. If you ever want to get a fix on some local history, spend a little time scrolling through YouTube. When I typed in 'Albany in the 1990s' I got this clearly ripped from VHS clip of a NewsCenter 6...
Here Are 6 Sensational Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day In the Capital Region
Mother's Day is Sunday May 11th so let's start planning! Here are 10 Capital Region Mother's Day Suggestions for the moms in your life. That includes wives, sisters, aunts, grandmothers and anyone you consider to be a second-mom to you. We have been celebrating Mother's Day in the United States...
Sentencing delayed for man who punched Albany restaurant co-owner due to motion
The man who punched the co-owner of the Shogun restaurant multiple times, after he tried to stop him from skipping out on a bill of over $400 was set to be sentenced on Friday. However, the matter was postponed until later this month, because the Attorney General’s Office has to weigh in a motion by […]