Capital Cooks offers youth cooking classes this August to keep kids busy and creative
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — If you're looking for something to keep the kids occupied this summer, look no further than your kitchen!. Capital Cooks is hosting youth cooking classes this August. Caroline Barrett, co-owner of Capital Cooks and Carabelle Audi, a student, joined us at the CBS Weekend Morning...
NYSDOH warns of possible measles exposure at two Capital Region hospitals
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is warning people who visited the emergency department on certain days, at Saratoga Hospital or Albany Medical Center, that there is a low risk of exposure to measles.
Thomas Walsh ID’d As Saratoga Lake Drowning Victim
On Friday, July 18, New York State Police identified the victim as 62-year-old Thomas Walsh, of Cohoes. Walsh had been out on a watercraft near Route 9P in Saratoga Thursday, July 17, when he intentionally entered the lake to swim without a flotation device, police said. After swimming for a period of time, he began...
Alleged shots fired incident under investigation in Troy
The Troy Police Department is currently investigating an alleged shots fired incident that occurred on 9th Street on Saturday night.
New York State Police Investigate Small Plane Crash
New York State Police said in a press release that on July 16, 2025, at approximately 7:49 AM, troopers responded to a reported sighting of a downed aircraft in a field located in the town of Berne, in Albany County. Troopers say that a witness contacted 911 after observing a...
Italian Festa brings taste of Italy to Schenectady’s Hamburg Street
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Hamburg Street was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture as the Sons and Daughters of Italy hosted their fourth annual Italian Festa. The two-day festival aims to support the organization and raise funds for charity. Attendees from across the Capital Region gathered to enjoy...
Catskill man arrested for taking tools and damaging property at Alcove site
A Catskill man was arrested Monday on multiple charges, including burglary and grand larceny, following an investigation into thefts and property damage in Alcove, authorities said. The post Catskill man arrested for taking tools and damaging property at Alcove site first appeared on Spotlight News .
Albany man sentenced for having gun during fatal shootout
An Albany man was sentenced for having a handgun during a fatal shootout in 2021.
Cohoes man faces felony DWI charge after Saratoga County traffic stop
A Cohoes man was arrested in Saratoga County over the weekend for driving under the influence. Saturday around 12:40 a.m. Saratoga County Sheriff’s stopped Christopher Proctor, 39, on Route 9 in Halfmoon for speeding. During the traffic stop, deputies arrested Proctor for DWI (class E felony) and refusal to...
Glenmont motorcycle crash victim honored at funeral
A few weeks ago, not only the family, but the community in Albany had lost a man who was more than just a business owner.
