Severe thunderstorm watch affecting parts of Upstate NY until Saturday evening
The National Weather Service released a severe thunderstorm watch at 1:48 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 8 p.m. for Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schoharie and Ulster counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning stri
Cat meets newborn baby sister for the first time – and his reaction couldn’t...
Albany, New York - A cat from New York is currently making users' hearts skip a beat online. The reason is as simple as it is cute: the feline welcomed the new family member in his own special way. Courtnie Burke and her partner are currently on cloud nine. On July 22, their daughter, Denver Dinn DeAngelo, made her deb
Hannaford recalls deli, produce items for possible salmonella contamination
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Out of an abundance of caution, Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling a limited number of deli and produce items after being alerted by the manufacturer that their jalapeno supplier has initiated a recall due to the potential for salmonella contamination. This is part of a voluntary broader re
New York Man Arrested After Targeted Vandalism at Titusville Funeral Homes
A 60-year-old man from Ravena, New York was arrested Friday morning after allegedly vandalizing multiple hearses and vehicles at two Titusville funeral homes using an axe and a knife, according to authorities. John Edward Dietsch was taken into custody around 11:27 a.m. at the Three Oaks Motel, located at 707...
Guilderland High School water retention pond overflows, causes floor damage
Flooding at Guilderland High School sent firefighters and school workers into hours of cleanup after another round of heavy rain.
Lemonade Wars teaches Albany kids entrepreneurship through lemonade sales
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WNYT)- Young campers in Saratoga Springs tested their business skills in a lemonade contest after a four-week summer program. The first Lemonade Wars was held Tuesday, August 4 at Sugar Plum Farm. It marked the end of a four-week summer camp at the horse farm near the race track.
Attorney Weighs In On Mechanicville Family Killings
On June 10 this year, four children died in Mechanicville, New York, and their mom, Sarah Myers, and their grandmother, Amy Steadman, also passed away in an alleged murder-suicide plot. Reader Caution Caution: this story might be disturbing to some readers, so if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reac
Thousands lose power amid outages in Rensselaer, Washington Counties
Thousands of people lost power in the Capital Region on Friday morning, according to National Grid's outage map.
Albany woman faces prison in man’s stabbing death
Vanesia Brundage pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting she killed Charles Gaddy Jr. on Dec. 23, 2023.
Saint Peter’s Hospital ranked No. 1 in Albany for 13th straight year
Saint Peter’s Hospital was ranked No. 1 in Albany in the latest U.S. News & World Report hospital ratings.
