1st & 10 Recap – Week 8
Week 8 of the high school football season delivered with regular-season finales for teams in Classes B and C. For a full breakdown of every team that clinched a playoff spot—and where they'll fall in the sectional seedings—check out Friday night's 1st & 10 show!
Albany Trick or Trot 5K brings Halloween fun to Washington Park
Albany is inviting runners and walkers of all ages to its Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run Saturday with a Halloween-themed course through Washington Park. The City of Albany said the event includes a decorated course through Washington Park where people can run or walk and wear costumes. The race also features chip timing by ARE […]
Ex-East Greenbush police officer faces loss of credentials
Former East Greenbush police officer Peter E. Lavin could be barred from being hired at other departments if his basic training credentials are invalidated.
Albany’s 11th Lantern Parade returns as a free, family-friendly celebration in the park
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The 11th annual Lantern Parade in Albany’s Washington Park is taking place on Sunday, November 1st. The event, sponsored by the Washington Park Conservancy and the City of Albany, is a free, family-friendly event. The event aims to bring together the community through creativity...
Menands Fire Department receives nearly $100,000 grant after fire at facility
After a devastating fire, the Menands Fire Department is working to rebuild. This all comes after they were awarded $99,200 through the state’s V-Fire Grant Program. The department says they aren’t just rebuilding the facility, they're rebuilding with stronger support than ever from their community.
Food-pantry demands double as New Scotland site accepts grant
NEW SCOTLAND — The New Scotland Community Food Pantry inside Saint Matthew’s Church in Voorheesville served twice as many households in September as it did 12 months ago, and the volunteers who run it expect October to be worse. On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Gabriella Romero announced that the pantry...
Albany Police identify human remains found during cold case investigation
The Albany Police Department has identified the human remains found a property on Marlborough Court earlier this week. The remains have been identified as those of 24-year-old Ashley Carroll, who was reported missing from the City of Rensselaer in 2010.
Two cancer researchers receive esteemed $500K Albany Prize
Two medical researchers have been awarded with this year's $500,000 Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research. Both leaders' work has led to the development of new cancer treatments that have extended and improved the lives of patients around the world, including for leukemia, breast, lung, kidney, colon and other cancers.
Woman arrested on grand larceny charge in Albany
ALBANY, NY — State Police arrested a Massachusetts woman in connection with the theft of a state-owned vehicle from the Capitol. Kayla S. Denison, 32, of Bradford, Massachusetts, was arrested Oct. 21 on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. The investigation determined...
NY teen genius, 14, denied early high school graduation due to his age
A genius New York teen was denied the opportunity to graduate high school early and earn his diploma to attend his dream college due to his age — despite being a full-time community college student. Michael Sweeney, a 14-year-old homeschooler, is on the verge of applying to Arizona State University to study mechanical engineering, but his dreams were dashed when Bethlehem Central School District denied his request to enter his senior year, the Times Union reported. The teen, who turns 15 in Dece
