New York State Food Festival takes over Empire Plaza
The Capital Region was out in full force at the Empire State Plaza on Wednesday for the New York State Food Festival, where the only thing not on the menu is The Egg. Bruce King has been to the festival before, but he still had a hard time deciding what to get.
Police seize 31 vehicles in traffic enforcement operation in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department seized 31 vehicles and issued 47 traffic tickets during a joint enforcement operation Wednesday evening targeting illegal e-bikes, dirt bikes and motorcycles. The operation, conducted on the evening of Aug. 5, involved multiple law enforcement agencies including the N
Albany police sued for alleged excessive force at Mother’s Day cookout
Eight people are suing the Albany Police Department over a noise complaint call in May 2025 that led to multiple arrests and hospitalizations. The lawsuit alleges that two APD officers—identified only as “Officer Fitzgerald” and “Officer Myers”— illegally arrested three cookout attendees and used “disproportionate and
Retired Rensselaer sheriff’s employee flashes badge, tells group of Black shoppers not to steal
The former Rensselaer County correction officer claims he was looking after Dollar General staff when he approached the group of teens in Brunswick.
Teen Gunman Opened Fire On Crowd In Albany Shooting, Wounding Two: Police
A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with an Albany shooting that left two people wounded last month, authorities said. The teenage boy was arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 11 following a search of his residence in Troy, the Albany Police Benevolent Association said. Two people — a 20-…
Niskayuna Fire Department workshops interacting with neurodivergent community members
Niskayuna Fire Department workshops interacting with neurodivergent community members.
Kenwood Data Center development proposal leaving controversy
The proposed Kenwood Data Center could be built at the former Kenwood Convent Site on Southern Boulevard. While many are against it, data center experts say, this could be beneficial.
Man arrested on DWI charge in Clifton Park
CLIFTON PARK, NY — A man was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge following a property damage crash Saturday night on state Route 146. Joseph E. Bloecker, 59, of Silverhill, Alabama, was arrested after the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash at 8:45 p.m. in the town of Clifton
From virtual training to the job site: Testing out Capital Region BOCES’ heavy equipment
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (WRGB) — How does virtual training translate to real-world results? CBS6 had an opportunity to experience the answer to that question firsthand, after testing out state-of-the-art heavy equipment simulators at Capital Region BOCES this past winter, and then operating an actual machine a few months later
Sunflower Festival set to take bloom at Schaghticoke farm
A local farm in Rensselaer County is helping people soak up all the summer sun with an on-theme event. The Sunflower Festival will begin this weekend at Liberty Ridge Farm in Schaghticoke.
