Armed ICE Agents Detain One Man After ‘Raid’ in Tannersville
Multiple ICE agents wearing vests and carrying rifles detained a painter after targeting a group of men near a Sunoco gas station on Route 23A, according to Columbia County Sanctuary Movement, a nonprofit that provides holistic services to immigrants in upstate New York. The operation, which the immigrant-support group called a raid, took place shortly […] The post Armed ICE Agents Detain One Man...
Albany mayor breaks down growing deficit after weeks of spending scrutiny
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is offering her most detailed explanation yet of what is driving the city’s growing budget shortfall, saying lower-than-expected revenue — not overspending — accounts for the bulk of a multi-million-dollar deficit. The mayor disclosed the city’s financial standing...
7-Eleven, which also owns Speedway, closing 645 stores
Convenience store giant 7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in 2026, the Associated Press reported. The company has 38 local stores, mostly under the Speedway brand, but hasn't said which will close.
District attorney says fight that left homeless man dead in Saratoga started over money
Kyle Baker and John Williamson Jr. fought in a homeless encampment before the struggle spilled onto a street, where police found Williamson dying.
Halfmoon mother faces manslaughter charge in 10-year-old son’s death
HALFMOON, N.Y. (WRGB) — A mother in Halfmoon is now charged in the death of her 10-year-old son. Investigators say it happened back on Jan. 19 at D&R Mobile Home Park in Halfmoon. They say Rebecca Jordan, 43, gave the child an excessive amount of diphenhydramine — an antihistamine...
New 25 mph speed limit signs go up in Menands
NYS Route 32 (Broadway) NYS Route 377 (Rensselaer Boulevard) NYS Route 378 (Menand Road), which will remain at their current posted speeds. Officials say the new speed limit will take effect once updated signage is installed throughout the village, which is expected to be completed by May 1. Village leaders...
Cohoes Housing Authority gets $128M for ‘very, very big’ public housing conversion
An overhaul of three Cohoes public housing sites — Dr. Jay McDonald Towers, Roulier Heights and Manor Sites — began on April 1 and is expected to be finished by 2028.
Innocent man who spent decades in prison for Albany police shooting set free
Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon said Corey Young “did not likely get a fair trial” when he was convicted of firing a gun at two officers.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Mohawk Valley, Capital Region until Tuesday night
At 2:52 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service released a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington counties. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the...
Higher SALT cap could mean bigger tax breaks for certain Capital Region filers
Tax filers can now deduct up to $40,000 in local and state taxes from their IRS returns, up from the $10,000 limit in place since 2017.
