Queens man arrested, poured flammable liquid on himself at Nassau police station
A Queens man has been taken into police custody after he poured a flammable liquid on himself in front of a Nassau police station in Elmont. Nassau police say a 25-year-old female victim of a domestic incident was exiting the Fifth Precinct at 10:50 p.m. on Friday when she saw the subject of the domestic incident,...
Afghan national out on bail, accused of hate-crime assault on Pakistani neighbor
Watervliet, NY (WRGB) — An 18-year-old Afghan national arrested in Watervliet in connection with what police described as a targeted, “ethnicity-motivated” assault that investigators are treating as a hate crime is now out on bail. The Watervliet Police Department said Hossein Haidar forced his way into a...
Upstate NY hunter fined for poaching 4 deer
A hunter recently paid a $1,200 fine related to the illegal take of deer in Columbia County in November when two New York Department of Environmental Conservation police officers discovered four antlered deer in a trailer in Ghent during an investigation. ECOs determined that the hunter poached all four deer...
Arrest Made in Schenectady Stabbing Case
Schenectady police have arrested Domique Lewis, 38, in connection with a stabbing that left a 41-year-old woman hospitalized. The incident occurred on Wednesday (March 4) afternoon on State Street. The victim, who is known to Lewis, managed to walk to Vale Cemetery where she called 911 for help. Upon arriving...
Crash closes lanes on Route 7 in Niskayuna
All lanes were closed on a portion of Route 7 in Niskayuna on Saturday after a crash at the intersection of Niskayuna Road, according to 511NY.
Video shows driver berating parking officer, briefly driving off in city vehicle
Troy Mayor Carmello Mantello condemned the woman's actions. Police say detectives are investigating.
Food Friday 3/6/26: Kizzy Williams-Francisco
We welcome back Kizzy Williams-Francisco of Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen to discuss soul food, southern cooking, and answer your cooking questions. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts. To join the conversation, give us a call at 1-800-348-2551. Email: [email protected]. Kizzy Williams-Francisco is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and a...
Troy landlord reacts to passage of Good Cause Eviction
The Troy City Council unanimously voted to adopt the Good Cause Eviction law on Thursday night. The law is designed to protect tenants from eviction for unjust cause.
Latham ’76 Diner sold by founding family after 53 years
The new proprietor has owned Jack’s Diner in Albany since 2010.
New Uncommon Grounds location in Delmar nears opening
After months of construction at the new Delmar location of Uncommon Grounds, the popular bagel and coffee shop is getting ready to open its doors to the public.
