Albany, NY Weather Alert: 2” Snow And 0.15” Ice Threaten I-87 And I-90 From...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albany, NY – Slippery roads could disrupt the Tuesday evening commute as snow and a light glaze of ice spread across eastern New York beginning late Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather...
Schenectady man sentenced to jail on animal cruelty charge
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Schenectady man will spend six months in Schenectady County Jail after pleading guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals. Juwan Grier, 27, will also have five years of probation after his release and must not own or possess any animals for 50 years. Grier admitted that on June 25, 2025...
Jasper Engines & Transmissions opens Albany, N.Y., location
The new branch is located at adjacent to the Albany International Airport, and represents the 53rd location and distribution center for Jasper in 30 states. Albany, N.Y.—Jasper Engines & Transmissions has opened a branch location in Albany, New York, that shares its space with D&W and Weller Truck Parts.
45-year-old motorcycle driver identified in fatal Schaghticoke crash
State Police said Robert J. Koenig, 45, who was driving a motorcycle, died after colliding with a compact car on state Route 40 in Schaghticoke.
Jade Asian Buffet opens this week on Central Avenue in Colonie
Lunch will be $13.99 to $15.99, dinner $20.99, available seven days a week.
Syracuse University alumna to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’
An Upstate New York woman will compete on “Jeopardy!” this week. WTEN reports Nannono Zirimu, a Syracuse University alumna from Latham, N.Y., will appear on Wednesday’s episode of the long-running game show. Her competition will include Aahil Makhani, a business student from Alabama, and the winner of Tuesday’s...
City of Albany cracks down on expired residency permits
The city of Albany has ramped up efforts to crack down on expired Renter Occupancy Permits after facing scrutiny when two University at Albany alumni died in a December fire off campus. The Dec. 4 blaze occurred at a Washington Avenue house with an expired occupancy permit. Now, the city...
Court upholds conviction of man who left child to freeze outside
A New York appellate court has upheld the conviction of Kevin Cox for the murder and assault of his girlfriend’s six-year-old son in Troy. Cox was found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree assault after locking the child outside in freezing temperatures on February 9, 2020, to...
Albany County man convicted of breaking into home, chasing family with machete
A Loudonville man was found guilty on all charges related to a 2024 incident involving his estranged family.
Saratoga County man accused of sending threatening text messages
A Greenfield man was arrested after allegedly sending threatening messages and resisting arrest, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
