Man Admits to $2M Money Laundering in Albany
A man from Flushing has admitted to a money laundering conspiracy involving over $2 million in the Capital Region. Ming Xia, 41, pleaded guilty on March 3 to operating several spas that served as fronts for commercial sex services. The U.S. Attorney's Office revealed that Xia laundered the proceeds through third...
East Greenbush students tap into the science of maple syrup
Students in East Greenbush got a sweet lesson in science on Tuesday. Kids at Bell Top Elementary School learned how to make maple syrup – from tapping trees to collecting sap.
Popular Convenience Store Looking to Expand in Upstate New York
A convenience store chain is planning a major expansion in Upstate New York, with as many as eight new locations.
Despite village objections, Guilderland ZBA approves home-school center
GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals on March 4 approved a for-profit home-school resource center on the town border with Altamont. On separate votes related to the proposal — an interpretation of the proposed use and approval of the project itself — the tally was 4 to 1, with James Zieno twice...
Town Supervisor Charged; Similar Oversight Issues Seen Locally
DECATUR, NY — A former town supervisor in upstate New York has been charged with stealing public funds after allegedly paying himself extra money from a municipal budget without approval — a case that underscores broader concerns about public trust in local government. Johnathan D. Kersman, 37, of...
Troy Residents Call for Review of Flock Camera Contract
A renewed push is underway in the City of Troy to revisit its contract for Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras, as some residents voice concerns about privacy and the broader climate surrounding federal immigration enforcement. The debate intensified last week when residents addressed the Troy City Council,...
Schenectady police seek help finding missing man
Malachi Fennicks, 21, was last seen on March 3 near Van Vranken Avenue and may need medication.
Schenectady firefighters battle Howard Street house fire amid 50 mph wind gusts
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — Schenectady firefighters battled a house fire early Thursday morning on Howard St., containing the flames in about 40 minutes and rescuing two cats from the home. The Schenectady Fire Department responded at about 2:16 a.m. March 12, 2026, after multiple reports of a house on...
Albany mayor favors curfew as officials look to address youth violence
Mayor Dorcey Applyrs told Spectrum News 1 that she is considering legislation that would implement a curfew for youth in the city. It comes after she returned to Albany from a conference in Baltimore to discuss ways of reducing youth violence. Applyrs says she is considering legislation that would implement...
New fast-food eatery in Latham seeking team members
A popular chicken fast-food restaurant planning to open its first location in the Town of Colonie is searching for over 100 team members.
