Jackie Salvatore and John Rivero vie for Columbia County sheriff
Jackie Salvatore and John Rivero spoke about their credentials, views, plans, and how they would deal with ICE enforcement.
Mac and Cheese Bowl draws crowd to support food bank efforts
The 15th annual Regional Food Bank Mac-n-Cheese Bowl took place Saturday in Cohoes, drawing a crowd of 1,200 people to Remsen Street. Vendors lined four blocks, serving up their unique takes on the classic dish. The event is the largest annual fundraiser for the Regional Food Bank. Organizers emphasized the...
Police raid Colonie hotel in search for McDonald’s robbery suspect
Colonie Police and Saratoga County Sheriff’s Deputies raided the Econo Lodge Inn Suites in Colonie Saturday night. Sources tell NewsChannel 13 that this was a part of the search for Joseph Hess.
Historic Oakwood Cemetery celebrates 175th anniversary
Troy, N.Y. (News10) — The historic Oakwood Cemetery in Troy is marking it’s 175th year this weekend. This weekend Oakwood will be dedicating a time capsule, to be opened in one hundred years. It’s part of their effort to honor the past, and the future. “In that 175 years, we’re not only recognizing and honoring […]
Paroled Upstate NY man accused of killing sister with hammer days after release
Steve Hughes l Times Union, Albany, N.Y. (TNS) Oct. 16—ALBANY — A parolee who was released from custody on a drug charge last week is accused of beating his sister to death with a hammer on Wednesday. Alphonso Lester, 60, was arraigned Thursday morning in Albany City Court...
Hundreds of people attend No Kings rally in Pittsfield
Editor’s Note: On Monday, The Edge will have a more extensive report on No Kings rallies across Berkshire County. If you have photos from rallies, please send them to [email protected]. Be sure to include the name of the photographer. Pittsfield — Hundreds of people attended the No Kings Rally...
Tax-weary Schenectady city residents urge leaders to pare down budget
City residents are pleading with city leaders to give them a break after learning a proposed budget by the Schenectady mayor would add hundreds of dollars to their local tax bill.
Watervliet Man Guilty In UAlbany Dirt Bike Hit
A New York man has been found guilty on all charges after striking a University at Albany student with his dirt bike and leaving her with life-threatening injuries. After less than two hours of deliberation, an Albany County jury on Thursday, Oct. 16, convicted 25-year-old Austin Breyette of second-degree assault,...
Hochul extends order to allow COVID vax while joining Dem governors in new public-health...
ALBANY COUNTY — On Oct. 14, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she has joined 14 other governors, representing more than a third of the people in the United States, in a nonpartisan, not-for-profit coalition called the Governors Public Health Alliance. Earlier this month, Hochul had extended for 30 days...
Two people injured in stabbing
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — Albany Police are investigating a domestic incident where they say two people were stabbed. Officers got the call just before 4:00 AM, Saturday.