Anderson unearths Revolutionary War history
On Feb. 7, 2019, while excavating for a housing development to be built on Courtland Street in Lake George village, numerous unmarked military graves were unearthed and destroyed. The exposed human remains were reported. This was the beginning of a multi-year effort by Lisa Anderson, curator of Bioarchaeology at the...
Albany man who exchanged gunfire with Troy police pleads guilty to attempted murder
He could receive 25 years in state prison and five years of parole when he’s sentenced on May 13, according to the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office.
16-year-old reported missing found with loaded gun in Albany
A 16-year-old who was reported missing out of the City of Troy was found in the City of Albany with a loaded gun. Members of the Albany County Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Effort (SCOPE) Unit conducted the investigation in the area of South Pearl Street and Herkimer Street.
27 years to life in prison for death of 5-year-old girl
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — A Schenectady man who pleaded guilty to murder in the death of his 5-year-old daughter was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison. On January 23, 2026, 35-year-old Robert Buskey Jr. of Schenectady, entered guilty pleas in Schenectady County Court to Murder in the Second Degree and Criminal...
Christmas in July! Hallmark Stars Visit Albany This Summer
If you're a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, some of their biggest stars are heading to Albany this summer for an interactive show at the Palace Theater.
Steamed Hams are Coming to Albany For Real
The writer of the iconic "Steamed Hams" segment of the Simpsons heads to Albany for a one-night-only show
Two injured, six displaced in Schenectady fire
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — Two people were injured in a fire on Foster Avenue Thursday afternoon, and a total of six people were displaced. The Schenectady Fire Department was dispatched to 1668 Foster Ave. at 14:41 for a caller reporting smoke and flames from the basement. First arriving crews reported smoke from the...
Cocaine, fentanyl, meth seized in Albany County traffic stop
The Albany County Sheriff’s Office said two Albany men were arrested after deputies found cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
I-787 community outreach center to open in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Gov. Kathy Hochul said a new Albany outreach center is opening to gather public feedback on plans to remake the I-787 corridor. The governor’s office said the center at 125 State Street will serve as a public hub for reviewing designs, meeting the project team, sharing feedback and getting...
Albany mayor hires lobbying firm linked to campaign donations
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A city contract with a lobbying firm in Albany is drawing scrutiny– not because of the price tag, but because of the firm selected. Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs hired Brown and Weinraub Advisors to advocate for the city at...
