Momentive names Bob Waitt as CCO
Niskayuna, NY – Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive) announced the appointment of Bob Waitt as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective April 27. In this role, he will lead the Company’s commercial strategy focusing on driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and ensuring alignment between customer ne
Car fire forces lane closures on I-787 in Watervliet
Watervliet, NY (WRGB) — A car fire affects traffic on I-787 near Exit 8 at 23rd Street in Watervliet on May 18, 2026, forcing multiple lane closures. According to 511 the fire was reported at 7:25 a.m. As of the last update at 7:33 a.m., the two right lanes and the shoulder were closed on the three-lane stretch of I-78
Reptile Expo brings exotic pets to Albany Capital Center
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The Capital District Reptile Expo returned to Albany this weekend, bringing 180 vendors, exotic pets, feeders, enclosures and much more to the 80,000 square feet of the Albany Capital Center. While owning a cat or dog - or even a fish is straight forward, owning...
Drunk man shows up to sheriff’s office to pick up friend after DWI arrest,...
Montgomery County, NY (WRGB) — A 25-year-old Hagaman man who drove to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to pick up someone being released after a DWI arrest was arrested himself after deputies said they suspected he was intoxicated and discovered his driver’s license had been revoked. 25-year-old...
Fake Spectrum Notice Raises Alarm For Local Residents
A resident discovered a scam notice from Spectrum in his door, leading to a warning for his neighbors about staying vigilant with unexpected communications.
Duty Calls: 2 officers honored for decades of exemplary military duty
Army National Guard Lt. Col. Dage McNitt of Ballston Lake and Colonel John Sandefur of Gansevoort, both Iraq War veterans, were honored for more than three decades of service.
Chinese restaurant in Albany closing its doors
Ocean Palace, located at 68 Central Avenue in Albany, is closing its doors. The owners made the announcement on the restaurant's Facebook page on Sunday.
State of Emergency declared in NY town after police install dozens of AI cameras...
Police in Troy, New York, installed dozens of AI cameras without approval from the city council, sparking uproar among residents as privacy advocates raise concerns over the devices
Ocean Palace in Albany closing at end of May after 30 years
Following a two-month closure in 2024 of the cult-favorite Chinese restaurant, fans enjoyed a two-year encore.
Winners Announced at 10th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards
SCHENECTADY (May 16) — The Collaborative School of the Arts presented its 10th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Sponsored by Gazette Media Group, the ceremony celebrated 25 local schools and their excellence in orchestra, choreography, backstage, ensemble, performers, an

















