Grand jury indicts man accused of deadly hit-and-run in Schenectady
The man accused of a deadly hit-and-run crash in Schenectady has been indicted by a grand jury. According to the Schenectady County District Attorney's Office, Conroy Simpson, 30, of Queens, has been indicted on a felony charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Smelly problem persists for neighbors of sewer treatment plant
People who live and work in North Albany and Menands have complained about smelly air for nearly a decade. Now some area residents are questioning the safety of what they've been breathing.
Albany’s Largest Cancer Walk Celebrates 30 Years
Thousands of people filled Washington Park for this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. This event marks it's 30 years here in the Capital Region and organizers say they’re hoping to beat last year’s total fundraised of more than $850,000 raised to support patients and research.
Incoming Bishop Mark O’Connell weighs in on former St. Clare’s Hospital staff losing pensions
Albany, NY (News10) — The Catholic Diocese of Albany announced its 11th Bishop, Bishop Mark O’Connell, from Boston. He’s stepping in during a time when the Church is dealing with challenges including the closure of St. Clare’s Hospital, which left nearly 1,000 of its former employees without their pensions. In a...
Albany woman honors grandfather’s legacy with new coffee brand “222 Brew”
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A new local coffee brand is brewing a legacy in the Capital Region. Rosa Commisso, owner of 222 Brew, says her business was inspired by her late grandfather, who once owned and operated the Albany Coffee Starr Shop on Lark Street in downtown Albany. “I heard all of the stories about […]
NYS prison system won’t rehire two former officers acquitted of inmate’s murder
ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The state prison system won’t consider rehiring two former officers, despite them being acquitted on criminal charges related to the incident that triggered their resignations. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision told NewsChannel 9: “…due to their...
Man accused of hit-and-run in Upstate New York arrested near Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - A suspect who was wanted in New York for a hit-and-run that left a 76-year-old woman hospitalized last week was arrested Tuesday near Philadelphia. Joseph Hess, 32, is accused of stealing a purse from a parked car in a McDonald's parking lot in Ballston, New York. As he...
Massive Amount of Illegal Drugs Confiscated in Upstate New York
The New York State Police have arrested a man from Mexico in Upstate New York who was traveling with 16 pounds of MDMA and approximately two pounds of fentanyl.
Poughkeepsie, NY Will No Longer Be The Last Stop For Metro-North
If you tend to doze off on the ride home from New York City, you'll soon need to set an alarm, as you may wind up 80 miles north.
Man shot multiple times in Arbor Hill
The victim was shot near the intersection of Lark and Colonie streets.
