Man convicted in Albany County’s first deed-theft trial sentenced to prison
A Guilderland man convicted in the first Albany County deed-theft trial was sentenced to state prison Monday after the judge blasted him for his lack of remorse. Judge William Little sentenced Jorge Luis Mangual Vicente, 49, to 6 1/2 to 13 years in state prison, months after a jury found the defendant guilty of second-degree grand larceny, first-degree offering a...
2 BOCES students headed to national SkillsUSA competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two Capital Region BOCES students are headed to the national SkillsUSA competition after they won gold on the state level. The New York State SkillsUSA competition was held last week at the state fairgrounds in Syracuse. Ryan Gurdyal from the Schenectady City School District won...
E-bike popularity surges in Capital Region, raising safety and consumer concerns
E-bikes are gaining popularity as more riders turn to them for commuting, fitness and a lower-cost alternative to driving.
State police find over 16,000 envelopes of fentanyl and heroin during traffic stop
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Prosecutors say a traffic stop by New York State Police stops a major drug shipment from New York City from reaching the streets of the Capital Region. An indictment reveals on March 1, during a traffic stop by New York State Police at 7:42 p.m. on Washington Avenue Extension, 16,5000 glassine envelopes filled with fentanyl and heroin were found in...
Habitat for Humanity reveals “Rural Starter Home Initiative” program
Rural communities have often been left out of the affordable housing conversation— but the Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity is trying to change that. They have begun building starter homes designed for average wage workers, and applications are now open for the first model in Niverville.
Ballston Spa deli under new ownership
After almost 18 years, a Ballston Spa deli has new owners. Russell's Deli, located at 303 Milton Avenue, reopened under new ownership on April 20.
The Best Macaroni And Cheese In All Of New York Is Hiding At This...
There are bold claims, and then there are statements so audacious they demand investigation, like declaring that a brewpub in Saratoga Springs serves the best macaroni and cheese in the entire state of New York. Druthers Brewing Company has earned this title not through marketing hype or paid endorsements, but...
No Card? No Problem. Reverse ATMs Change the Game at NY Venues
New York entertainment venues are introducing Reverse ATMs for those who may bring cash to a cashless venue.
NY Lottery announces two Take 5 top-prize winners sold in Bethpage and Clifton Park
New York (WRGB) — Two top-prize winning TAKE 5 tickets for the April 26 TAKE 5 Evening drawing were sold in Bethpage and Clifton Park, the New York Lottery announced. One ticket worth $13,797 was sold at PRAMUKH 204 INC, located at 204 Broadway in Bethpage. Another ticket worth $13,797 was sold at IANS LLC, located at 1500 Route 9 in Clifton Park.
Saratoga Springs Ice Rink Hosts Filming For ‘A Christmas Spin’ With Nancy Kerrigan
Filming for 'A Christmas Spin' has taken over Saratoga Springs and Albany, showcasing local talent alongside Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan at the ice rink and MVP Arena.
