Schenectady man faces DWI, felony weapons charges after Thruway traffic stop
A traffic stop leads to DWI and felony weapons charges. State Police stopped Careem Tillman, 41, of Schenectady on the Thruway early Saturday morning. They say he failed field sobriety tests. They also say he had an illegally possessed gun and high-capacity magazine in his vehicle. Tillman was sent to...
Troy Pig Out 2026 People’s Choice BBQ winners announced
TROY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (BID) says Troy Pig Out 2026 voters picked Oh Corn Arepas and More as this year’s People’s Choice winner. In a social media post, the Downtown Troy BID thanked people who came downtown, sampled food and voted for their favorite barbecue bite on Sunday, Augu
Teen cyclist hit by SUV in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A teen riding a bike was hit by an SUV in Albany Monday morning. Police say it happened around 8:30 a.m. at Quail Street and Washington Avenue. The 14-year-old boy was treated at the scene for minor injuries and taken to Albany Medical Center for evaluation.
Scotia man jailed for allegedly burglarizing 2 local eateries
A 26-year-old man was charged with burglarizing Pizzaiolos and is also facing charges from a separate burglary case in Glenville, according to the Scotia Police Department.
Sister Strangulation Suspect In Albany Headed For Mental Eval: Authorities
A Capital Region man accused of trying to kill his sister is headed for a mental health evaluation before trial. Lawyers for Ahmed Hemedan, 20, of Albany, requested the exam at his arraignment Monday, Aug. 17, and a judge agreed, local NBC affiliate WNYT reported. Hemedan was arrested Sunday, Aug. 9 …
Real estate powerhouse Francesco Galesi dies at 95
Francesco Galesi, dead at 95, started with decommissioned military depots and grew a business with projects from the Capital Region to California.
Ten Broeck Mansion turns Romanticism into a free festival of art, music and poetry
Explore Romanticism through poetry, historic art, theater and live music at Ten Broeck Mansion’s free festival in Albany.
Schenectady coffee shop announces ownership change
A coffee shop in Schenectady is passing the reigns of the business to one of its own. Storied, located at 123 Jay Street, is beginning a new chapter as manager Julia Brisbane is handed full ownership of the brand and storefront operations.
Stewart’s opens new shop in Cohoes
COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A new Stewart’s Shops has officially opened its doors in Cohoes. The convenience store and gas station is located at 342 North Mohawk Street, overlooking Cohoes Falls. The shop takes over the former property of the family-owned market and deli, LePage’s Market. Owners Anthony...
Family owned cafe opens on former St. Rose Campus
Cindy B's opened inside the former St. Rose Campuses athletic center on August 17. The opening is part of a larger Albany County effort to revitalize the area around the campus in the Pine Hills neighborhood.

















