Does The Capital Region Have an E Bike Problem?
There seems to be a growing number of people using e bikes around the Capital Region, but are they causing problems?
Man arrested on child exploitation charges in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK, NY — A Troy man faces felony charges after state police say he promoted and possessed images of child sexual exploitation. Jeremy M. Wrobel, 37, of Troy, was arrested Oct. 16 by State Police with assistance from the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce and the U.S....
‘Walking School Bus’ in Schenectady makes sure kids get to school safely
The Walking School bus gets about 60 students from their homes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Schenectady.
‘Bishop Mark’ to take over as head of Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger is scheduled to announce new leadership at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany on Monday, October 20, according to the diocese.
Police Probe Suspicious Albany Fire That Killed 5
A fire that killed five people — including three children — inside an Albany home is now being investigated as suspicious, according to police. Flames tore through a residence on Twiller Street near South Bertha Street around 10:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, as Daily Voice reported. When officers and firefighters arrived,...
“He constantly smiled,” Mother of wrong-way crash victim remembers her son’s passion and heart
The city of Watervliet has launched a campaign to build a memorial to honor the water plant operator killed in a wrong-way crash on 787 and other employees who have died. Eric Hurley, 38, died early the morning of Oct. 12, after his car was struck by another driver.
Regional Food Bank to host largest Thanksgiving meal distribution in state
The Regional Food Bank has begun preparations to host the largest Thanksgiving meal distribution in New York State.
Person from 1800s buried in iron casket set to be re-buried
It’s been more than 150 years since Vale Cemetery opened and on Tuesday workers there prepped to re-bury human remains that were found in an iron casket from that same century. Those remains were recently unearthed in Hamilton Hill.
Man wanted in purse snatching that severely injured 76-year-old arrested in Pa.
Joseph Hess is now awaiting extradition to New York, deputies said.
Mechanicville CSD Superintendent to step down
Months after his three-year anniversary as Superintendent of the Mechanicville City School District, Kevin Kolakowski has announced he is stepping down from the position. His last day will be November 24, 2025.
