Albany man pleads guilty to gun possession, linked to shootout with Troy Police
Albany, NY (WRGB) — A 40-year-old Albany man who prosecutors say sparked a shootout with Troy Police has now pled guilty to possessing multiple illegal firearms in a separate case in Albany, the Albany County District Attorney’s Office announced. Michael Broadie pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a...
GameStop shells out $30K to buy rare Pokémon card from customer
Gengar, one of the original 151 Pokémon and a fan-favorite, became part of GameStop history on Monday.
Downtown Troy Business Improvement District bailed out of funding deficit
Troy’s Business Improvement District was to cease operations in the new year because of a budget deficit. But in an 11th-hour decision this week, the tourism and beautification entity was saved. BID Executive Director Olivia Clemente didn’t believe a last-minute bailout would come, but she was pleasantly surprised....
‘A rare feat’: Gas prices drop below $3 at some Capital Region spots
National gas prices have dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2021.
Fraudster caught by Cohoes bank teller sentenced to 20 years in federal prison
Oluwaseun Adekoya, 40, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday after a three-week trial.
Three arrested for allegedly abandoning two dogs in Watervliet on Thanksgiving
Three people have been arrested for allegedly abandoning two dogs on Thanksgiving in Watervliet, according to the Watervliet Police Department.
Cost-burdened residents, vacant units, lack of projects, creating Albany housing crisis
On Wednesday, in her current role as Albany Chief City Auditor, Dorcey Applyrs presented a 10-year analysis of Albany's housing challenges. "If we do not address the unique challenges that the city has when relates to housing, I firmly believe the levees will break," Applyrs, who says the City is experiencing a...
Capital Region fire departments, EMS squads awarded over $5M in FEMA grants
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — More than $5.45 million in federal funding is coming to 11 Capital Region fire departments and EMS squads. The money comes from FEMA grant programs for Fiscal Year 2024 — the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program and the Assistance to Firefighters Grants...
NY Secretary of State visits Albany High, highlights trade programs
The New York Secretary of State was at Albany High School Wednesday to highlight trade programs the Department of State offers. The secretary discussed barbering and the other professional licenses and certifications the department issues.
Schenectady Victorian Sells $175K Under Asking
A sprawling stone Victorian in Upstate New York has finally sold — and for far less than its original price tag. The 19th-century mansion on University Place in Schenectady, packed with period charm, hidden staircases, and more carved wood than a small forest, changed hands this month for $310,000, according to...
