Albany NY

Albany County fire stations say there is a critical need for volunteers. In recent years, they’ve seen an enrollment drop by 25%. Yet, a recruitment effort at a local high school brought the chance for students to spend a day in their boots. Students tried on gear, ran obstacles, and learned what it takes to be the next generation of first responders.

WATERVLIET, NY (WRGB) — Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes as Watervliet Police investigate a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian. On Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM, a pedestrian was struck while walking on the sidewalk near the intersection of 19th Street and 4th Avenue.

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (WNYT) – Watervliet police said a driver left the road and hit a pedestrian on a sidewalk, leaving the man seriously hurt. The police department said the crash happened Thursday, May 8, at about 9 p.m. near the intersection of 19th Street and 4th Avenue. Investigators said the vehicle struck a tree, a […]

ALTAMONT — At about $2.76 million, the village of Altamont’s adopted budget for next year is up about 2.4 percent from this year’s spending plan. The village board of trustees unanimously adopted next year’s plan during its April 14 meeting. The tax rate for next year...

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Edward A. Leon Sr., who is accused of setting a 2013 fire in Schenectady that killed a 32-year-old father and three young children.

The Capital District Transportation Authority is providing complimentary shuttle service to the 78th annual Tulip Festival in Albany's Washington Park.

CLIFTON PARK, NY — State Police arrested a man on child sexual exploitation charges May 4, 2026. Matthew K. Muschett, 25, of Clifton Park, was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child, a class D felony, and possessing a sexual performance by a child, a class E felony.

WILTON, NY — State Police responded to a report of an unresponsive driver in a running vehicle in the area of State Route 50 at about 3:42 a.m. April 29. Troopers identified the driver as Karen M. Rose, 41, of Saratoga Springs. Rose was found to be in possession...

As school districts put out their proposed budgets for the May 19 vote, it’s clear the declining birthrate is having an impact.

Albany couple Evita Torres and her boyfriend Joseph Crespo are accused of kidnapping and locking Torres's 10-year-old son inside a room, and abusing him.