Albany store celebrates everything local, unique to New York’s capital city
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Right across from the SUNY building on Broadway, a small shop is celebrating everything Albany. Albany native and owner Erica Cubello was a customer of the Fort Orange General Store until she saw it for sale online. “It was kind of more or less a...
Albany ranked 2nd most financially stressed city in New York
Albany residents are reacting with concern as the city faces deep financial stress and difficult choices about how to close a major budget gap.
Amazon subcontractor closing operation in Colonie
ThreeC Logistics says 78 workers will be affected by its plans to end operations at a warehouse for the online retailer.
CPS documents reveal Mechanicville family dealt with years of strife
This past June, the bodies of Amy Steadman, her daughter, Sarah Myers, and Myers four children were found in Steadman's apartment. The story has rocked the city of Mechanicville, where the tragedy took place, and reverberated around the state. In the months since their deaths, police investigations revealed the mother
Community shows support for family of Troy fire victims
Troy – Onyx is still missing. He is a husky, and he was one of the cherished dogs at the Rizzo household. The other three surviving dogs are being cared for by family. Dominick Rizzo’s brother is asking for the public’s help finding Onyx. South Troy Pop Warner is collecting donations for 13-year-old Dominick Rizzo. […]
Local powerlifter to compete at Bench Press World Championships
Following your passion can lead to unexpected places. About two-and-a-half years ago, Grafton native Darrick Gagnon developed a passion for powerlifting, and it's about to take him on an international excursion.
Albany, Schenectady face challenges as they prepare spending plans
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Capital Region spending plans are due this week, and the mayors of both Albany and Schenectady are expected to propose budgets that include deficits. Questions remain about whether city staff will be cut and whether property taxes could increase. In Schenectady, revenues have fallen short...
Traffic stop on 787 leads to fentanyl possession arrest, investigators say
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Investigators say they found a person in possession of fentanyl on 787 in Albany, and the drugs packed for distribution. The Albany County Sheriff says their SCOPE Unit stopped Kairi Kelliebrew, 46, around 10 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation. They say Kelliebrew resisted arrest...
Albany stressed out financially, state comptroller says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The New York State Comptroller's Office says the City of Albany is experiencing significant financial stress following a $22 million budget shortfall this year and a projected $33 million deficit next year. The office ranked Albany as being in the second-worst financial condition among New York ci
Inmate sues Albany County sheriff over alleged beating
What are the allegations in Guzman's lawsuit against Sheriff Apple?. An inmate from the Albany County Jail is suing Sheriff Craig Apple, alleging he was beaten by jail officers. The lawsuit is the second filed against the sheriff in the last two months related to conditions at the jail. Leonardo...
