Albany Co. to fine businesses that continue selling kratom
Albany County bans kratom sales under an emergency public health order, fining non-compliant businesses up to $1,000 after one local death.
New Ghost A&W Is Out – Here’s Where To Find It in Upstate NY
The wait is finally over! The energy drink collab between Ghost and A&W is out and here's where you can get it in the Capital Region.
Stewart’s Shops Unveils Newest Location
The retailer continues its steady expansion across New York and Vermont. Stewart’s Shops has announced the grand opening of its newest store in Cohoes, N.Y., which was met with specials on food, drinks, gas and ice cream. Located at 342 North Mohawk St., the new shop has “quickly become...
Officials discuss ‘reversible rusting’ energy system
Some Capital Region communities have resisted battery energy storage systems being put near their homes, citing concerns of fires from lithium-ion batteries. One company says their system can do the same thing lithium-ion batteries can, for longer, without the risks of fire. Rotterdam Town Supervisor John Polimeni told
Colonie Police Department’s ‘Beyond the Lens’ series highlights limitations of body cams
COLONIE, NY (WRGB) — As police body-worn cameras become a common part of law enforcement, the Colonie Police Department is launching a new public education effort aimed at showing what the technology can — and cannot — capture. Colonie Police Chief James Gerace said the department’s “Beyond...
DOT: Ten crashes in 11 years at or near intersection of routes 156 and...
KNOX — How many crashes have occurred at the intersection of routes 156 and 252 in the town of Knox?. The answer varies with the source. After a crash on Aug. 17, when a Berne town truck traveling along State Route 156 in Knox collided with a car turning out of Knox Cave Road seriously injuring the woman driving the ca
Classic carnival treats are on the menu at local fairs this week
ALTAMONT, N.Y. (WRGB) — Before August came to a close, the CBS6 morning team got a taste of some classic food options at the Altamont Fair, testing out menu items that are available at local fairs throughout the Capital Region and beyond. This year, the Altamont Fair ran from...
Ellis Medicine sues St. Peter’s over cardiologist noncompete agreements
Before 2020, Cardiology Associates of Schenectady (CAS) was an independent practice whose doctors had worked with Ellis for decades. In 2021, St. Peter’s acquired CAS, making the 27 cardiologists St. Peter’s employees. They continued treating patients and performing procedures at Ellis under a Professional Services Agr
Greenville schools roll out hub routes to keep trade program students on buses
GREENVILLE, NY — With the start of school approaching, a bus driver shortage is forcing the Greenville Central School District to rethink how it gets students to trade and specialized programs. On Aug. 20, the rural Albany County district announced it would no longer provide bus transportation for students...
Central Warehouse preparing for next phase of demolition
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County authorities released an update on the demolition of the infamous Central Warehouse on Monday. According to County Executive Dan McCoy and property developer Advance Albany County Alliance, asbestos abatement within the downtown building is nearly complete. The full demolition proce
