Mayor sends Troy City Hall landlord lease termination letter
Troy has been housed in the nine-story office building on River Street since leaving its home at Monument Square more than a decade ago.
Albany Pols Seize the Helm(et)
ALBANY — The state Assembly on Thursday took aim at young Citi Bike users, subjecting them to onerous fines by passing a bill to mandate helmet for 16- and 17-year-old users of electric bikes, even the pedal assist versions that have become the most popular part of the bike share fleet.
Metroland to lead First Friday as new steward
The nonprofit arts publication, in collaboration with Overit and the community, will be the new steward of the monthly First Friday series in Albany.
DOT worker dies after being hit by car in Pittstown
A New York State Department of Transportation worker has now died after being hit by a car in Pittstown. He is identified as DOT Highway Maintenance Supervisor Robert Bornt, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
First look: Junior’s Bar & Grill opens in East Greenbush
The fourth location of Junior’s Bar & Grill is open and seats almost 200 in mixed-use building on Routes 9 and 20 in East Greenbush, next door to future a Cafe Madison location.
Woman to appear in court over pit bull’s brutal death
The woman accused in connection to the death of a pit bull set on fire in Albany is due in court to decide on a plea deal. Latisha Ellis allegedly co-owned the dog. Ellis is facing charges alongside Christopher Maxwell. Video allegedly shows Maxwell dragging a dog crate and pouring lighter fluid over it, then […]
Woman Shot While Sitting In Parked Car In Albany
A 22-year-old woman is recovering after being shot while sitting in a parked car in Albany. Officers responded to the area of Church Street and Fourth Avenue for reports of a gunshot victim at around 11:20 p.m. Thursday, May 29. When they arrived, they found the woman inside a vehicle suffering…
Troy man sent to prison for ‘brutish’ attack on Shogun Sushi co-owner
Lucas Healey was ordered to serve 22 years in prison for the attack that left Shogun Sushi co-owner Su Wen Zheng with severe brain injuries.
(Video) Reckless Driver Speeds Past Cars on Shoulder of 787 in Albany
Imagine cruising down 787 at the speed limit, and suddenly getting passed on your right by a car going twice your speed while traveling on the shoulder. That kind of reckless driving should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. While it appears to be a victimless crime, that would change in a split second if...
Albany man arrested with 35 grams of MDMA during traffic stop
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple, Sr. announced the arrest of 36-year-old Raymond Bellamy after a drug seizure during a traffic stop in the city. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at approximately 2:52 PM, members of the Albany County Sheriff’s Community Oriented Policing Effort Unit conducted a...
