Jade Asian Buffet opens on Central Ave.
A grand opening ceremony took place this morning at Jade Asian Buffet on Central Avenue.
Driver Threatens Troy Parking Officer, Mayor Says
The confrontation happened at the corner of 4th and Congress streets on Thursday, March 5, when the officer was issuing a ticket to a vehicle parked illegally in a pedestrian crosswalk, Mantello said in a statement. The vehicle’s owner approached the officer and began shouting racial obscenities and threatened to...
Reports of delayed propane deliveries surface in New York
Chris Yeckel, a Glenmont resident, uses gas to heat his home and began receiving propane from Ferrellgas in November. Yeckel’s troubles with the company started in January when he requested a refill. “I was quoted a delivery time and then there was a delay to it and it passed...
Cardona’s Market rolls out Meatball Day return and new St. Patrick’s sandwich
Capital Region, NY (WRGB) — Cardona’s Market is marking National Meatball Day and St. Patrick’s Day this month with two limited-time sandwiches and a holiday catering package. The family-owned specialty foods market and catering company, which has served the Capital Region since 1945, will bring back its...
Menands teen to compete in regional spelling bee
MENANDS, N.Y. (WRGB) — An eighth grader from Menands will represent his district at a regional spelling bee—and English isn’t even his first language. Mohamed Elhadi, 14, is more proficient in his second language than many students are in their first. His first language is Arabic, and now he’s competing in an English...
Albany psychiatric center patient charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a violent assault took place at the Capital District Psychiatric Center in Albany. The incident involved two patients.
Teen Tosses Loaded Handgun During Albany Scooter Pursuit After Hit-Run, Police Say
A 17-year-old was arrested after allegedly crashing an electric scooter into a vehicle in Albany and fleeing the scene — then throwing a loaded handgun to the ground during a brief police pursuit. The incident unfolded around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, near Lark and Spring streets in Albany, acc…
Firefighters warn of volunteer rate decrease, raising safety concerns
Today, leaders in multiple positions called for changes to increase volunteerism for fire departments, in a time when they say numbers have fallen to their lowest level in over 40 years. Representatives for the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York noted that the number of volunteers has fallen from...
Developer provides update on Central Warehouse demolition
How much progress has been made on the notorious Capital Region eyesore?
Albany man pleads not guilty to attempted murder after alleged gun and knife attack
Albany, NY (WRGB) — A 20-year-old Albany man has been formally charged after prosecutors said he attacked an acquaintance with a gun and a knife near a Stewart’s store on Delaware Avenue. Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced that George Perment was arrested and arraigned on...
