Albany works towards Open Data Policy
The city of Albany hopes to establish an Open Data Policy in an effort to promote accountability around public records. Local Law "K" of 2026 would streamline the city's open data goals, which include decreasing time spent on Freedom of Information Law requests and increasing transparency between the city and its resid
I am concerned of a train derailment if the bridge collapses
Recently there have been conversations about CSX and its lack of maintenance on the railroad. This is especially evident at the double bridge crossing Route 20 by 84 Lumber. As a neighbor to this bridge, I regularly walk under it and see the decay firsthand. I’ve tried contacting CSX directly...
Family-owned sporting goods store opens in Scotia
A family has opened a store for all things sports in the heart of Scotia. DukesPlex Sporting Goods & More opened on Mohawk Avenue on Monday.
Innocent man who spent 30 years in prison sues Albany for $80M in damages
Corey Young, 57, was set free in April following a court proceeding that determined he had been wrongly convicted of firing a gun at two Albany police officers
4 children involved in vehicle rollover in Troy
Four children were involved in a vehicle rollover in Troy on Thursday. The incident took place on Oakwood Avenue.
Troy announces upcoming paving work, road closures
Troy officials announced new paving operations scheduled to take place in the city next week.
Fall town, city-wide yard sales around the Capital Region
Although a majority of town- and citywide yard sales happen in the spring, some areas around the Capital Region plan to clear out their homes in the fall before winter's arrival.
A history of Albany’s roads through a bird’s-eye view
Albany’s bird-named roads date back over 200 years — and birds are only half the story. On the corner of TD Bank on State Street, an unassuming plaque gives a clue: “EAGLE ST., FORMERLY DUKE ST.”. Hawk Street, Swan Street, Dove Street — an eagle-eyed observer might...
California man charged with DWI, weapons possession on Thruway in East Chatham
EAST CHATHAM, NY (WRGB) — A California man faces both DWI and weapons charges after State Police investigated a vehicle they found off the shoulder of the Thruway. On August 12, 2026, troopers assigned to State Police Troop T, SP Albany and Troop K Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Lorne Christopher Thayer, 59,
Horrific Allegations: 20 Dogs Rescued From Washington County Home
Twenty dogs living in alleged filth, and an elderly person who needed immediate assistance. State Police describe disturbing conditions inside an Argyle home.
