New data reveals troubling drop in student attendance after fifth grade
(WRGB)— New data from SchoolStatus reveals a concerning decline in student attendance as they transition from elementary to middle school. The analysis highlights that while intervention efforts in elementary schools are proving effective, with attendance peaking in the fifth grade, a significant drop occurs once...
Texas woman sentenced in college financial aid scheme with Albany ties
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — A woman from Texas was sentenced to a year in prison for a scheme to steal money from student financial aid programs – including from one school in Albany. Shelbra Long, 58, of Edinburg, Texas admitted to participating in a decade-long scheme to apply...
Albany man admits to pointing gun at another in bar
A 42-year-old Albany man has admitted to brandishing a gun inside a bar and pointing it at another person. Bakeim McCall pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon on Friday.
Fire damages popular Hudson restaurant
A fire at a popular Hudson restaurant is under investigation. The fire broke out at Wunderbar Bistro at 744 Warren Street. The fire chief told NewsChannel 13 742 and 744 Warren Street are both losses, with the attics burned right through the roof. Apartments in both buildings also have heavy damage, the fire chief...
Cohoes woman charged with destroying evidence, swallowed drugs
A Cohoes woman faces charges after allegedly swallowing a quantity of drugs on Thursday, Aug. 7. According to reports, Colonie police detained Stephanie Ashley, 36, near the Family Dollar on Central Avenue at 5:44 p.m., The post Cohoes woman charged with destroying evidence, swallowed drugs first appeared on...
Albany veteran receives new roof through community project
Albany veteran receives new roof through community project.
Albany Medical College honors 170 body donors in ceremony
Albany Medical College held a graveside ceremony on Friday to honor 170 people who died and donated their bodies to science through the college's anatomical gift program.
Mayor: City to demolish 2 historic Lansingburgh buildings at risk of collapse
Mayor Carmella R. Mantello signed an emergency declaration on Friday for the immediate demolition of 624-630 Second Ave. in Lansingburgh.
TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Albany
A winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold in Albany on Thursday for over $15,000.
Watervliet marks Ukrainian independence with flag raising
In recognition of Ukrainian Independence Day this weekend, local Ukrainian-Americans held a special ceremony on Friday in Watervliet.
