Albany traffic stop leads to arrests for drugs and weapons possession on Myrtle Avenue
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Two individuals from Albany are behind bars after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 6:16 p.m., Albany County Sheriff’s Deputies were patrolling in the city...
Highway Superintendent Forbes retires from Milton after assault charge
The Milton highway superintendent, who faces a felony assault charge after he pushed a man to the ground outside the Whitehouse Restaurant and Bar has resigned from office.
What’s Lurking? Locals Say an Upstate NY Urban Legend is Very True
Every small town’s got its ghost story. But in Kinderhook, theirs just might be the creepiest in all of Upstate New York.
Police investigating ‘isolated report’ of needle in Halloween candy in Upstate NY
Police in Upstate New York are investigating a report of a needle allegedly found in Halloween candy. WRGB reports the Scotia Police Department said it received “an isolated report of a foreign object” found in a piece of candy collected during trick-or-treating on Friday, Oct. 31. A local parent said on social media...
Pilot who died in Saratoga County crash remembered as beloved grandfather, flyer, screenwriter
Fredrick "Fredd" M. Baber, 58, of Port Charlotte, Fla., was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed as it was taking off from the Saratoga County Airport.
Rats Are Taking Over These These New York Hometowns
New Yorkers are aware that rats pose a significant problem. New data revealed which hometowns are officially among the worst in America.
Network outage shuts down casino for Friday night
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — UPDATE: Power was restored around 2:30 a.m. at Rivers Casino; operations will resume as normal. Rivers Casino is closed for the evening following a network outage. The outage means security cameras on the gaming floor are not working, and casino officials say when that is...
Officer saves choking infant in Albany, NY
ALBANY, NY — An Albany police officer saved the life of a 9-month-old baby who was choking at a residence on Leonard Place. Officer Fitzgerald responded to a call around 7:40 p.m. Thursday for reports of a 9-month-old baby choking and had become unresponsive. Upon arrival, Officer Fitzgerald found...
Thruway crash leaves one dead, several injured
BETHLEHEM, NY (WRGB) — A woman is dead and several other people are hurt after a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Bethlehem. At approximately 4:44 p.m. on November 1, Troopers from State Police Troop T responded to a three-vehicle accident on I-87 northbound near Exit 23. Preliminary investigation revealed...
Mom describes separation from daughter, thanks Albany County
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The hard work of Albany County officials paid off with an emotional reunion that followed a deportation. A mother described the harrowing months of separation from her four-year-old daughter, before finally being reunited in Colombia. Maria Duque-Muriel was not sure if she’d ever see her...
