Watervliet police offer new details surrounding arrest, detention of teen charged with hate crime
Department says a joint investigation with the Department of Homeland security raised concerns about ID documents used to prove teen was a juvenile.
Albany police arrest 5 in narcotics busts on Ontario and Central Avenues
Five individuals have been arrested in Albany following two separate narcotics investigations.
Former Selkirk fire commissioner honors fallen father at NASCAR’s biggest race
In 2022, after more than 20 years in the department, Jessica Wagner became the first female fire commissioner for the Selkirk Fire Department. It's a milestone rooted not in ambition, but in devotion to her father's memory. Wagner's father, Kevin Seaburg, served the department for 15 years before dying of...
17-year-old detained in Albany hit-and-run, faces weapon charges
A 17-year-old male has been arrested for a hit-and-run near Lark Street and Spring Street.
Albany County’s Most Expensive Home Listed In Guilderland
A newly built luxury estate tucked onto more than 20 acres in Guilderland currently holds the title of Albany County’s priciest home on the market. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 8 Jani Lane is listed for $3.2 million as of Thursday, March 5, according to its listing with Venture Fox Realty.
Troy seeks vendor for new Frear Park restaurant and event space
TROY, N.Y. (WNYT)- The City of Troy is looking for an experienced vendor to manage Frear Park’s restaurant, golf course concessions, and event catering. Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello says a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new restaurant and event space at Frear Park Golf Course has been released. The vendor will...
Franklinville student honored to sing the national anthem at sporting event in Albany
Selena Hernandez, a 10th grader from Ten Broeck Academy in Franklinville, was selected to sing the national anthem at the NYSPHSAA Intersectional wrestling championships this past weekend in Albany. Hernandez currently has been singing the Star Spangled Banner at the sporting events being held at her school. Ryan...
Albany fire displaces 8, Red Cross provides emergency aid
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- A fire at 20 Central Avenue in Albany displaced eight people, including four children, Wednesday, March 4. According to Albany Fire Chief Joseph Gregory, the fire started at 10:11 p.m. in a second-floor apartment due to a malfunction in a ceiling-mounted light fixture. Firefighters arrived at...
Schenectady man sentenced in 2024 stabbing of teen outside Cohoes Burger King
COHOES, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Schenectady man is headed to prison for seven years for stabbing a 16-year-old in Cohoes. Angel Morales, 30, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree assault. The stabbing happened outside a Burger King in 2024. The 16-year-old victim suffered a six-inch gash to the neck —...
Jade Asian Buffet opens on Central Ave.
A grand opening ceremony took place this morning at Jade Asian Buffet on Central Avenue.
