Foul play ruled out in 1-year-old’s death at Rensselaer County day care
Investigators described the eventual cause of death as “Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood” on Monday.
High-speed chase dangers road crew, other motorists; driver arrested after crash
Albany, NY (WRGB) — A 20-year-old David Koneh from Springfield, Massachusetts, was arrested following a high-speed chase that began in Bethlehem and ended in Albany on Monday afternoon. Koneh was taken into custody after fleeing from police and crashing his vehicle into a wooded area near the Albany County Rail Trail.
Albany seeks to hire retired police officers to replenish department ranks
The city wants to fill 10 open police officer positions with retired police officers in an attempt to address a consistent manpower shortage.
Driver Arrested for Honking at Cop at Green Light Sues Police
Troy man Matthew Edwards says his arrest was retaliatory and unlawful, and led to several violations of his constitutional rights.
3 injured following alleged stabbing, assault at Stewart’s Pond
A Northumberland woman was arrested on Sunday following an alleged stabbing and assault incident at Stewart's Pond, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office.
Hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed near Lake Champlain and Great Sacandaga Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed new infestations of the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) along the western shore of Lake Champlain and near the north end of Great Sacandaga Lake. Officials say the pest was detected following reports from residents and volunteers in the...
Capital Region municipalities are asking for help to shelter stray animals
Some municipalities in the Capital District are struggling to house stray or missing animals. And local governments are asking for help. Before a tour of the facility that houses dogs, cats, guineapigs and more, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society CEO Ashley Jeffrey Bouck says while she wishes the shelter could take in...
Duty Calls: Motorcycle ride to aid training service dogs for veterans
Participants in the annual ride can help nonprofit ibi Simper Training with its mission of creating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Service Dog teams.
Albany County honors long-time employee retiring after 40 years of service
Albany, NY (WRGB) — After four decades of public service, Albany County Comptroller Susan Rizzo has announced the retirement of Joseph Lydon, a dedicated staff member in the Comptroller’s Office. Lydon was recognized with a proclamation from County Executive Daniel P. McCoy during a reception at the Albany...
Police: Head-on collision temporarily closed Nassau Expressway; 4 injured
All occupants of both vehicles were taken to hospitals.