Albany faces $55M deficit, 2nd worst fiscal crisis in New York
Albany city leaders say they are facing one of the most severe fiscal crises in New York and are weighing major steps to close a $55 million deficit.
Sources: Man who allegedly attacked Albany’s homeless arrested
Sources say Devin Brewington, the man identified by police as the suspect seen in social media videos allegedly attacking homeless people on the streets of Albany, has been arrested for assault.
Update: Albany’s Central Warehouse teardown progressing as planned
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Albany’s long-abandoned Central Warehouse is now being torn down, with county leaders saying the work is moving ahead as planned. County Executive Dan McCoy said the demolition began Monday night and is expected to be finished by summer of 2027. The building has been abandoned for more than 30 yea
Sentencing set for driver in fatal motorcycle crash
GLENMONT, N.Y. (WRGB) — A man who hit and killed a motorcyclist in 2025 is due to be sentenced on Friday. Jacob Snide previously pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. Prosecutors say Snide was recklessly driving on Route 9W near Corning Hill Road in Glenmont when he crossed the centerline...
New details emerge on Poestenkill manhunt suspect
We have now learned new information on the manhunt for James F. Cooper that took place on Wednesday in Poestenkill, including details of his arrest and his prior history of violent behavior. After the lengthy manhunt, Cooper was located on foot unarmed in the area of Chain Mountain Way in Averill Park.
Albany Police officer pleads guilty to cocaine possession in Rensselaer
An Albany Police officer has admitted to possessing more than 4 ounces of cocaine, according to the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office. Nathan Ensel, 46, of Wynantskill, pleaded guilty in Rensselaer County Court to second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Niskayuna CSD superintendent announces retirement
The superintendent of the Niskayuna Central School District has announced his retirement. Superintendent Carl Mummenthey announced he will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
Berne Town Board should follow highway super’s lead in defining ambiguous roads
The ongoing situation regarding the status of Mare Lane Extension and other ambiguous roadways in the town of Berne highlights a critical failure in local governance [“Will Mare Lane Extension be maintained by the town?,” The Altamont Enterprise, May 14, 2026]. More importantly, it obscures the facts regarding...
‘Disloyal campaign’: St. Peter’s sues Schenectady cardiologists as feud with Ellis deepens
The lawsuit is the latest development in a widening legal fight between the two hospitals after they ended merger talks this summer.
Asian market complex on Central Avenue one step closer to regulatory approval
The Town of Colonie Planning Board voted at their Sept. 22 meeting to initiate SEQRA review for the proposal. The property was purchased for $2.15 million by Asian Center Mall LLC in 2023.
