18-year-old charged with possessing modified handgun capable of automatic fire
Albany, NY (WRGB) — An 18-year-old from Albany has been charged with possessing a weapon capable of automatic fire, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced today. Ambishas Cowan was arraigned on a Grand Jury indictment Tuesday before the Honorable Thomas Marcelle. He faces charges of Criminal...
‘They are running everywhere.’ Albany airport has a rodent problem.
Spokesman acknowledges “mice problem” at Albany International Airport, says steps are being taken to eradicate them.
Historic Troy diner receives $50K grant from national organization
Manory's in Troy has received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
In praise of old standbys like Ralph’s Tavern in Colonie
In a recent newsletter, Steve Barnes appreciates the reliability, if not the knock-your-socks-off-experience, of neighborhood stalwarts.
Reported decrease in gun violence varies across upstate N.Y.
New York state is reporting a decrease in gun violence in the biggest upstate communities. Communities that are a part of the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative saw a 14% drop in shooting incidents with injury in the first half of this year, the state announced last Thursday. That's a drop of...
Floating river circus to dock in Capital Region, Hudson Valley
The Flotsam River Circus is traveling the Erie Canal, with stops planned around the region in August.
Saratoga Springs woman charged with DWI after rollover crash
Malta, NY (WRGB) — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested a 25-year-old woman following a single-car rollover crash on Monday night. The incident occurred at 9:46 PM on state Route 67 in the town of Malta. Alyssa Joly, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with driving while intoxicated, an unclassified...
Girl who protected cousin in Troy explosion faces long-term rehab
Alana's family has so far received more than $25,000 in donations to help cover her treatment costs.
Push for stronger animal cruelty laws after multiple cases across the region
Investigators are working to uncover what led to the deaths of 21 dogs at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding in Argyle. A case that has devastated pet owners and rattled the Capital Region. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the dogs were discovered dead inside the facility, with one surviving dog rushed to...
Nursing home operators tied to Capital Region to pay $12M penalty
The nursing home operators behind a string of embattled facilities in New York will fork over millions after complaints of financial fraud and neglect of elderly residents.
