Animal Abuse Cases on the Rise in Upstate New York
Officials are reporting a significant rise in animal abuse and cruelty cases in parts of Upstate New York.
Albany man accused of firing shots at birdwatchers in Cohoes
Kurt James, 43, was charged with two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
2 Upstate New York Cities Hottest Housing Markets in Country
The housing market is on fire in the Capital Region, with Hudson and Saratoga Springs making headlines for their impressive home sales growth.
Woman charged with burglary after found with scissors in Cairo home
CAIRO — New York State Police troopers from the Catskill barracks responded to a residence on Route 67 in the Town of Cairo for a report of a burglary in progress Thursday at approximately 5:20 p.m. The investigation revealed that the victim arrived at the residence and observed an...
East Greenbush community day held in memory of child
EAST GREENBUSH, NY (WNYT) – The town of East Greenbush held its annual community day Saturday, dedicating this year’s event to the memory of a local child. The event took place at East Greenbush Town Park. It included food, family activities, and raffle baskets. Organizers honored 10-month-old Liam...
Troy Public Library’s 30% tax hike proposal draws controversy
Library officials say the hike is needed for pay raises, building investments and to keep the Lansingburgh branch open.
Two facing federal felony charges after K-9 search reveals cocaine, fentanyl
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Two men are facing drug charges after a traffic stop last month in Schenectady. On Aug. 5, 2025, Jonathan D. Cain, 30, of Hadley, and DeAndre B. Richardson, 25, of New York,were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 1st degree, a class A-1 felony.
Man charged in violent Albany crash due in court Monday
The man accused of speeding through a red light and causing a violent three car crash in Albany on Wednesday is due in court Monday for a preliminary hearing.
Sheriff: Clifton Park man charged after person in his care found in ‘appalling’ conditions
CLIFTON PARK, NY (WRGB) — A Clifton Park man is facing charges after the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office received an adult abuse complaint in Clifton Park. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the location of the complaint om Longwood Drive Thursday at 11:48 a.m. Investigation into the matter led to the arrest of...
Upstate NY mother sues hospital after month-old baby dies following multiple ER visits
Emilie Munson | Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Albany, N.Y. — A mother is suing Albany Medical Center after the death of her month-old baby in April, claiming her loss was “entirely avoidable.”. Shamaya Jackson, 35, who lives in Albany, said her daughter, Milani Finch, was deemed healthy at...
