Timber bridge to be built over creek in Rensselaer
A popular spot in Rensselaer is about to be more accessible thanks to $487,174 in federal funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission's Timber for Transit program.
Barn where horses died didn’t have fire suppression system, official says
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — The barn where 17 horses were killed early Tuesday morning didn’t have a fire suppression system. Sarah Burger, a Saratoga County supervisor and counsel for the Saratoga Harness Horseperson's Association, tells CBS6 there is no requirement at this time for sprinklers. However, she says t
06/16/2026: The Pick of the Week
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. Monday wasn’t too shabby, but Tuesday’s weather will improve on a few of Monday’s main flaws: not as many midday clouds, less wind, and higher temps. Storm chances and winds pick up for Wednesday and especially Thursday, with temperatures generally re
Rock band Daughtry coming to Troy
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Grammy Award-nominated rock band Daughtry will be rolling into the Capital Region this fall for a performance at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The concert is scheduled for October 12 at 8 p.m. Daughtry is acclaimed for their songs “It’s Not Over,” “Home,” and “Over...
Albany Old Guard Heads For The Exits As Upstate Clout Hangs In The Balance
Albany is watching a chunk of its upstate old guard head for the exits this month, as several veteran lawmakers wrap up their final legislative session. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples‑Stokes of Buffalo, former Assembly minority leader Will Barclay of Oswego County and longtime Agriculture Committee chair Donn
‘Not ruling it out’ Albany says of future contract with lobbyist
Mayor Dorcey Applyrs’ office said millions in additional aid were proof of a “very successful partnership.”
Schenectady County to take legal action over monthslong Hillcrest Villas boil-water order
The county says Hillcrest Villas failed to fix problems after repeated outages have left dozens of residents without safe drinking water for 10 months.
ICE arrests Ecuadorian man after Rensselaer police find judicial warrant at traffic stop
After running passports, city police found warrants for the man and his partner, a woman, who was also in a vehicle stopped for allegedly speeding.
Albany record store under new ownership after more than 36 years
The owner of a Capital Region staple for all things music is passing the torch to a fellow record collector. On June 1, Last Vestige Music Shop was sold to a long-time patron and on and off employee of the store.
DOT reveals long-sought safety upgrades for Niskayuna’s deadly Route 7
Work to add a traffic light, raise medians, and improve crosswalks to slow traffic on the busy four-lane road will not begin until next year.
