Sheriff visits The Spinney at Pond View for safety talk
Sheriff Kyle Bourgault and Deputy Ryan Condo visited The Spinney at Pond View to speak with residents about protecting themselves from scams. They discussed how to spot warning signs and what to do if someone suspects they are being targeted. The visit focused on helping residents stay informed and safe.
Helicopter rescue saves missing hiker with hypothermia, frostbite in Adirondacks
A man on a two-day hike in temperatures near zero was rescued in the Adirondacks with hypothermia and frostbite. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) reported a rescue of a hiker in the Dix Range of the Adirondacks on Feb. 26. The 58-year-old man from Mechanicville, New York, had...
Crews stop Albany Street fire in 25 minutes, cause under investigation
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — Firefighters in Schenectady stopped an early-morning fire from destroying a building on Albany Street, bringing the flames under control in about 25 minutes. The Schenectady Fire Department’s Platoon No. 3 was dispatched at 4:38 a.m. March 4, 2026, to 1627 Albany St. for a reported...
Jade Asian Buffet marks grand opening with cultural flare
The Albany food community has a new option for Asian cuisine.
Victim Of Schaghticoke Fatal Motorcycle Crash Identified
The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Schaghticoke has been identified as 45-year-old Robert Koenig from Johnsonville. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night (February 28) when Koenig's motorcycle collided with a car on State Route 40. The car, driven by 34-year-old Salman Rahmat of Cohoes, was attempting...
Firefighters battle early morning blaze in Schenectady
The Schenectady Fire Department responded to house fire on the 1600 block of Albany Street on Wednesday.
Albany, New York: Up to 6.5 Inches of Snow Falls Across Region
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albany, New York – Wednesday — Snowfall totals across eastern New York and western New England ranged from less than an inch to more than 6 inches during a storm that moved through the region March 3–4....
Albany man found with ghost gun, tequila in car headed back to prison
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — An Albany man with several past felony convictions is headed back to prison. Anthony Harden, 46, previously admitted to criminal possession of a weapon and has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison. In June 2025, he was found passed out in...
Woman stabbed several times at Schenectady cemetery
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Schenectady Police are investigating after a woman was stabbed several times at Vale Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. A 911 call just after 1:30 p.m. brought officers out to the cemetery. When officers arrived, they found a woman who was stabbed several times in the arms and...
Albany War Room Tavern waves white flag, serves last round
Politically themed restaurant and adjoining cigar lounge to be sold as owner focuses on new Greenhouse Social Club at La Serre.
