New wedding and event venue opens in Troy
roy’s newest wedding and event venue rang in the New Year with its first event. Evermore Hall held a New Year’s Eve party. The historic Ilium building on Fulton Street was originally a collar factory. The venue is the brainchild of Andy and Cassidy Pevzner.
Hoosick Falls man arrested on assault charges
Hoosick Falls Police announced that an arrest was made earlier this week following an assault investigation.
Man on fifth cross-country run picks up coin to honor former Schenectady Police officer
A man who is on his fifth run across the United States was in Schenectady on New Year’s Day. He picked up a local token of appreciation from the Schenectady Police along the way. Noah Coughlan was on day 76 of a 260-day run across all 50 states. He said the 5,500-mile journey is a tribute to the American people.
Schenectady grocery store moves closer to opening with signed lease
The lease has been signed and the infusion of $1 million in federal funding from the city are promising signs for downtown grocery store set to open later this year.
Man faces prison after threatening bar with gun saying, “I’ll kill everyone in here”
Albany, NY (WRGB) — A Schenectady man, 41-year-old Hector Gomez has pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree after a terrifying incident at an Albany bar. Gomez is expected to be sentenced to 8 - 12 years in state prison. The incident occurred just...
These Capital Region Restaurants Opened In 2025
Family-run food trucks became neighborhood favorites, global cuisines found new homes, and longtime local operators launched passion projects that quickly turned into go-to spots for brunch, date night, and everything in between. Whether it was Filipino comfort food served with heart, Italian dishes reimagined...
Capital Region’s first baby of 2026 born at St. Peter’s
The Capital Region's first baby of the new year was born exactly at midnight at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Ryan Sebastian Villa Conteron was born to parents Joselin Conteron and Henry Villa of Albany.
Albany swears in new chief city auditor
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Sam Fein was sworn in as Albany’s new chief city auditor on Thursday. The chief city auditor role is part of an independent oversight office. They’re responsible for conducting financial and performance audits and ensuring city operations are an efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Albany County projects late 2026/early 2027 for completed Central Warehouse demolition
Albany — It appears the Central Warehouse saga will continue through 2026...and potentially into 2027, as the Albany County Executive provided a timeline of the building's demolition on Tuesday. The County Executive office tells CBS6 asbestos abatement is "well underway", which is expected to be completed in early...
Indicted attorney could be disbarred, expert says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS6 is getting legal insight into what happens next after an Albany defense attorney was indicted for felony witness tampering. We told you earlier this week Albany-based attorney Jasper Mills was indicted on charges after sharing confidential witness information in a 2021 homicide trial....

















