Albany Common Council appoints new police review board member
A seventh member will be joining Albany’s Community Police Review Board (CPRB), the panel announced Monday. The city’s Common Council appointed Albany City School District assistant teacher and coach James Chaney to fill a vacancy on the board, which is responsible for independently investigating allegations of police
Cohoes man reported missing, police investigating
Cohoes Police announced on Monday afternoon that a search is underway for a resident who was reported missing.
Singer says spring water in this NY city tastes like ‘fart’
A popular singer is not a fan of the local water in at least one New York city, he revealed at a recent concert. Jack Johnson performed at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday. The Hawaiian musician, filmmaker and professional surfer shared footage from
Schenectady man accused of financial crimes in Dutchess County
A Schenectady man has been arrested by Red Hook Police for alleged financial crimes. According to police, 41-year-old Joseph Blaney is facing multiple felony charges.
Rapist Sent Victim Pics Of Assault At Schenectady Hotel, Cuts Plea Deal For Prison...
A New York man who took photos and video of himself raping a woman and then sent the pictures to her has taken a plea deal and will serve six years in prison, authorities said. William Smith, 24, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape at a hearing on Wednesday, June 24, the Schenectady County District …
First look: Albany Co. Jail animal shelter opening soon
A new animal shelter at the Albany County jail is nearly finished and officials say dogs could move in soon.
Here’s Your Chance To Win Tickets to See Shinedown In Albany
Catch Shinedown's only New York show at MVP Arena on July 18, 2026, featuring special guests Coheed and Cambria and From Ashes to New.
Gas prices dropping in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Gas prices in Albany are dropping. According to GasBuddy.com, a gallon of regular in Albany is averaging $4.02. That’s down 18.4 cents in the last week and 51 cents lower than a month ago. Gas prices in Albany ranged from $3.77 a gallon to...
Capital Region placed under an extreme heat watch from Wednesday to Friday
On Monday at 1:45 a.m. an extreme heat watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Wednesday 10 a.m. until Friday 8 p.m. for Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Columbia counties. The weather service informs, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values over 105 degrees possible." "Heat related illness
Albany adds City Hall food vendors, expands food truck hours
Initiatives bring vendors to City Hall rotunda on Wednesdays and allow food trucks to operate from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
