Clifton Park candidate charged with driving 110 mph with revoked license
Chad Gregory, a candidate for the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, was charged with misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.
Schenectady brothers plead guilty to drug trafficking
Federal prosecutors said two Schenectady brothers pleaded guilty in a drug trafficking case tied to methamphetamine and crack cocaine.
Woman arrested in Halfmoon Speedway armed robbery investigation
A woman has been arrested following an extensive investigation into the armed robbery of the Speedway located at 1513 Crescent Road in Halfmoon. The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has arrested 44-year-old Trisha Lee Cayea-Lord, of Halfmoon.
Albany PD investigates shots fired near Clinton Avenue and Lark Street
Authorities are investigating a shots fired incident in Albany. According to the Albany Police Department, it happened in the area of Clinton Avenue and Lark Street on Thursday.
Albany man wins New York’s first ‘Millionaire For Life’ top-prize
One of the state's highest winning lottery tickets of 2026 was claimed in the Capital Region, New York Lottery officials announced on Wednesday.
Red Balloons Are Popping Up Around Downtown Albany — Here’s What They Mean 🎈
If you've been walking around downtown Albany lately, you may have noticed something a little strange: red balloons popping out of sewer grates. Photos of the unusual sight near the Palace Theatre recently made their way onto Reddit, where local residents quickly recognized the eerie imagery. Red Balloons Downtown??. b
New Scotland asks judge to declare Hilton Barn contractor in default
NEW SCOTLAND — Six weeks after the town board closed the books on its Hilton Barn construction contract, New Scotland has asked a judge to declare the barn’s contractor in default. The move is an attempt by the town to ensure it’s not left paying the bill for...
Rensselaer landlord accused of owing more than $122,000 to city
Rensselaer claims Shayher Hussain owes more than $122,000 to the city related to six separate properties.
Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: September 4-6
The weekend is almost here! From fairs to the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival to the Capital District Scottish Games, there are quite a few things happening on September 4, 5 and 6.
Construction begins on new NYSDOT materials testing lab
The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) and Office of General Services (OGS) broke ground on a new DOT materials testing facility.
