Skylar Erin Talks New Music, College & Her Local 518 Journey
Sometimes the Local 518 music scene introduces you to an artist in the most unexpected ways. We first crossed paths with Skylar Erin through our Averill Park connections, and it didn’t take long to hear why she belongs in the WEXT Local 518 family. Skylar has been spending time...
Military airman wounded in deadly crash takes ‘final flight’ in New York
The only survivor of a helicopter crash that killed two of his fellow New York Army National Guard members took his symbolic "final flight" on a UH-60M Black Hawk last week in Latham. Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Pratt, a helicopter crew chief who suffered extensive injuries in a crash aboard...
Official: Round Lake house fire cause undetermined due to extreme hoarding
A Round Lake house fire from August remains without a determined cause, as a fire officials said severe hoarding conditions made the investigation difficult. Firefighters responded to a home on West Drive in August, where the structure collapsed while crews were fighting the flames. Officials said the resident was ini
Women-only gym opens new location in Slingerlands
A new women-focused gym studio has opened its doors in Slingerlands.
Teenager Convicted For Gang Execution On Dead-End Albany Street: Authorities
A New York teenager was convicted of executing a young man in a gang-related dispute on Tuesday, Sept. 22, authorities said. MyKing Giles, 18, of Albany, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Jamier Allen , the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. Giles and another man wal…
Sans Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers bring evolving bluegrass sound back to Albany
Ahead of Egg concert, Steep Canyon Rangers discuss their evolving sound, celebrity collaborations and new album.
Authorities increase reward in search for Troy homicide suspect
The United States Marshals Service is now offering a $7,500 reward as the search continues for the suspect of a fatal shooting out of Troy.
Fifth person convicted in deadly 2025 Albany shooting
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A fifth person has been convicted in a deadly 2025 Albany shooting. MyKing Giles, 18, was found guilty of murder, conspiracy and criminal possession of a weapon in the March 2025 killing of Jamier Allen. Prosecutors said Giles was one of two people who lured...
Former Hoffman’s Playland site may finally see new construction
A previous plan stalled after a disagreement between developers and the state Department of Environmental Conservation over wetlands on the property.
1 dead after rollover crash in Albany
One person is dead and another is injured following a rollover car crash in Albany Tuesday morning, according to police.
