Two arraigned in county court on indictment for Albany dog death
Maxwell and Ellis previously pleaded not guilty in city court on March 21.
Police seize 2,700 bags of fentanyl in search of Albany home
About 2,700 bags of fentanyl is off the streets and an Albany man is in custody. Officers searched a home on Sherman Street as part of a narcotics investigation at around 6 a.m. on Thursday. In addition to the fentanyl, they also found 58 grams of crack cocaine, two loaded semiautomatic handguns and a shotgun,...
Video of violent arrests by Syracuse Police officers generating community anger
SYRACUSE, N.Y — Video of violent arrests by Syracuse Police officers is generating anger in the community as it spreads quickly on social media. As of Wednesday evening, the manner in which police detained two men is under investigation internally at the Police Department. Witnesses say it happened Wednesday...
Real ID deadline: What if I already have a passport?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With less than a month left before the implementation of new federal Real ID air travel requirements, some frequent fliers may be wondering if they need to upgrade their driver’s license even if they already have a valid U.S. passport. Starting May 7, the federal...
Gun Holders In New York Hit With New Surprising Rules
New York State continues to create new rules to reduce gun violence. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new laws aimed at enhancing gun violence prevention and keeping New Yorkers safe. Hochul announced the new laws while sharing a big drop in gun-related violence across New York State. Hochul...
World Atlas names the 10 best places to live in upstate NY. See the...
Vineyards in New York's Finger Lakes region are bustling, Adirondack communities are sprouting creative co-ops and college towns once defined by buzzing campuses now also boast vibrant, year-round economies. Folks are settling into homes in upstate New York rather than visiting for a weekend or seasonal getaway. A...
‘Peanut’s Law’ introduced in New York after death of social media squirrel
The death of a popular social media squirrel is inspiring new legislation in New York aimed at reforming wildlife enforcement procedures.
Firm lands near-$1B deal to develop record-breaking solar farm: ‘The largest solar energy project...
The project is scheduled to debut in 2026. Firm lands near-$1B deal to develop record-breaking solar farm: 'The largest solar energy project in the state's history' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Man on parole for crash that killed Shen students will remain behind bars
The man on parole after serving time for a crash that killed two teenagers will remain behind bars after his recent arrest. Dennis Drue was arrested on March 19 after Colonie Police said he provided a false name when he was questioned while in the Crossings after hours. Drue was charged with false personation and...
Felon Ran Massive Meth Lab Beside Upstate New York Church, SP
New York State Police say they found a Breaking Bad-like meth lab inside a quiet Upstate New York hometown. A "felon," known by police was arrested. Police confirmed the arrest on Monday after a raid last week. New York State Police Seize Meth Lab and Arrest Felon In Schuyler County,...
