Man’s Body Recovered From Water in Upstate New York
Local authorities have announced that they have recovered the body of a man who was reported missing in Upstate New York. According to the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), a routine welfare check turned into a tragic discovery after deputies found a man's body in a creek. Man Goes...
Rap song calls for ‘Ceasefire’ of local youth violence
Recently we told you about a Capital Region man with strong ties to crime prevention programs who was reaching out to kids through music. Friday evening at the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area pool party in Troy, kids there got to hear the song for the first time.
Measles alert after patient visits ER in local hospitals
The New York State Department of Health is warning about potential measles exposure at two Capital Region hospitals.
Another Capital Region Retailer Has Closed Its Doors
The good news is that it feels like the long list of retail outlets closing their doors in the Capital Region seems to have slowed. The nad news is they still continue to trickle in. 2024 and the first half of 2025 were full of mostly national retail chains closing...
Albany County leadership discusses youth violence, Raise the Age initiatives
After violence erupted on Albany streets on the Fourth of July, Mayor Kathy Sheehan questioned why the city had not received enough funding from the county for support services to keep youthful offenders out of the system under the state's Raise the Age Law. The law makes it so 16 and 17-year-olds are not tried as...
Colonie police issue alert after vehicle thefts in multiple neighborhoods
COLONIE, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Colonie Police Department has issued a public safety alert to residents in the neighborhoods of Lapham Drive, Barker Street, Hawley Avenue, and California Avenue following multiple reports of thefts from vehicles. Some incidents reportedly occurred around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. As a...
Troy police locate guardians of child found alone near 777 1st Ave
----- The Troy Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding the guardians of a young child who was found unattended this afternoon near 777 1st Avenue in Troy. The child, who was discovered alone, is currently safe with police. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the...
More legal complaints against owner of Bul Auto in Colonie emerge
Various lawsuits filed against a Colonie auto dealer claims he sold his Florida home and possibly left the country after allegations of fraud emerged.
Albany County leaders vow to expand youth programming to prevent violence
After Albany County officials took criticism from Albany’s mayor following teen violence over July 4th , county officials are now vowing to expand their youth services and supports. On Friday, Albany Police said a 17-year-old victim who was shot in the head on July 4th died from his injuries...
Albany leaders meet to talk about fighting youth crime
Albany County leaders met Thursday evening to talk about how to combat youth violence and how to fix Raise the Age legislation.
