Albany nightlife plan offers wish list, no funding details
Report from Advisory Council on Nightlife Economy issues 20+ recommendations, from streamlined processes to police staffing and homelessness.
Schenectady County backs 2-year delay on SNAP changes as federal share shrinks
What is the federal share of SNAP administrative costs after October 1?. How much could Schenectady County pay annually for SNAP changes in 2027?. With federal changes to SNAP set to take effect Oct. 1, Schenectady County lawmakers are moving to delay the shift and warning it could leave local government paying hundred
Penn. Woman Says It Was ‘Actually Hell’ When Estranged Cop Husband Used Automated License...
In recent years, misuse of the controversial camera systems among law enforcement has increased
Brandywine Apartments in Guilderland evacuated after fire
A building at the Brandywine Apartments was evacuated Thursday after one of the apartments caught fire.
Individual in custody after incident at Ellis Hospital
Law enforcement officials said police detained a person who was armed with a knife at Schenectady hospital.
Reward now up to $17,500 to help capture Albany murder suspect
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A $17,500 reward is now being offered in an Albany murder investigation. The U.S. Marshals are looking for Jacqua Cowan, 19, of Albany. Officials say Cowan is wanted for the shooting death of Jamier Allen in March 2025. Cowan was last seen in the area...
Over $17K reward offered for suspect wanted for Albany murder
Up to $17,500 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect wanted for his involvement in a deadly shooting in Albany. The United States Marshals Service says 19-year-old Jacqua Cowan, also known as "Quaski" is wanted for second degree murder.
Albany Mayor Applyrs proposes vacant storefront registry
Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is proposing the creation of a registry for vacant storefronts. The idea for a vacant storefront registry comes out of the city's Advisory Council on Nightlife Economy. Applyrs said the registry would allow the city to reduce blight and work with owners of vacant properties. "It...
Latham’s Tipsy Moose relaunches as Tipsy Taco Tavern Thursday
LATHAM, N.Y. (WNYT) – Tipsy Taco Tavern opens Thursday in Latham with a major makeover, a mostly new menu and a broader bar lineup, according to the Tipsy Moose family. The Tipsy Moose family said the new restaurant is officially opening its doors Thursday in Latham as part of what it called a new chapter for the commu
Westmere apartment fire displaces 17, injures 1
A fire at Brandywine Apartments in Westmere displaced 17 people out of their homes and damaged eight apartments. Fire officials said the fire broke out around 8 a.m. at the Brandywine Apartments in the Guilderland hamlet of Westmere. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Paiko said it started on the second floor, possibly in a k
