Another American Hostage To Be Freed Following Teacher’s Return From Russia, Albany Native Says
The unnamed hostage is expected to be released on Wednesday, Feb. 12, Boehler, an Albany native and UPenn graduate, said during an interview with Sean Hannity on Tuesday evening, Feb. 11. “It’s another in a stream of hostages. It’ll be unilateral as well. And I can’t release [the person’s name]...
NYS Trooper vehicles are getting a makeover with a color change
ALBANY, N.Y. — Blue and gold is out and gray and gold is in. New York State Police announced in a social media post that it will update its patrol vehicle design. “Our fleet will transition to a gray body with gold striping, a look that pays tribute to our historic roots while reinforcing our strong, professional...
Giant Gas Station Operator In New York Closing 1,000 Locations
New Yorkers may have to find a new place to fill up their tank. One of the state's three biggest gas station chains confirmed massive closures. According to ScrapeHero, Exxon Mobil, BP and Shell are the biggest gas stations in the Empire State. Can you guess which gas station chain...
Upstate New York Residents Outraged Over Insanely High National Grid Bills
Utility bills in the winter are no joke, but some of the increases people are seeing on their National Grid bills are having them question the ethics of the company. The pain of having to pay electric and gas bills is something that can be felt from all corners of the globe. One thing we can all agree on is that no...
Popular Grocery Store Opening Location in Upstate New York
A big name in groceries is moving forward with plans to add its 135th location in New York. If you handle the grocery shopping for your house, you don't need us to tell you that it's one of the biggest expenses we have every month. Just about everything on store shelves has gone up in price.
Looking Back: Teen weds older woman and mom wants him arrested
Raymond Smith of Hudson, 17, married Mary Vail, a widow twice his age with three children, and the teen’s mother wanted her son arrested.
Alexander West granted parole, after serving nearly 8 years
Albany, NY — Alexander West, who was convicted of multiple charges including manslaughter, has been granted parole and is set for release on February 11, 2025, or earlier, following a decision by the New York State Board of Parole. West was serving a sentence of 5 to 15 years...
Another round of storms could bring more snow and ice to Upstate NY
Update: The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories for most of Upstate New York from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. Syracuse, N.Y. -- Upstate New York this week will see chances for at least two more wintry-mix storms as a busy winter continues. Storms could hit Wednesday night...
Another Snowstorm Expected to Impact the Mid-Atlantic Region; Feb 11 – 12th, 2025
Overall Forecast: The Mid-Atlantic region is preparing for a significant snowstorm from Tuesday through early Wednesday. This event is expected to bring some heavy snowfall, accompanied by sharp drops in temperature and strong winds, affecting multiple areas from urban centers to rural locales.
Missing Amherst woman found dead on Tuesday
The search for an Amherst woman missing since Saturday night came to an end early Tuesday morning in East Amherst, with officials able to recover her body. Read more from WBEN: