Troy lawmakers approve $6M bond for Frear Park improvements
Councilwoman Katie Spain McLaren had reservations, but those factors didn’t outweigh the potential long-term benefits of the project when she voted with outgoing GOP members to approve the measure.
Man arraigned on several charges after alleged theft of Schoharie County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle
Authorities have identified the man accused of stealing a Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. 36-year-old James Phillips of Central Bridge was arraigned in court Tuesday night and is now facing several charges in three different jurisdictions. Phillips has pleaded not guilty to all charges and will have...
Albany receives $675K grant to improve Swinburne Skating Rink roof
The City of Albany has been awarded a $675,000 grant for repairs to the Swinburne Skating Rink roof. According to the city, the rink has been closed since 2024, after a roof leak caused unsafe skating conditions.
Multiple options for inaugural events for Mayor-elect Dorcey Applyrs
Albany, NY (News10) — It’s an exciting time for the capital city. Dorcey Applyrs is the first ever person of color to be the mayor of Albany and she’s marking her inauguration with a series of events that her transition team says are designed to be inclusive. “We wanted to make sure that as many […]
CDTA offering free rides for New Year’s Eve
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will be offering free rides through New Year's Eve.
Albany’s buildings and regulatory compliance head asked to resign
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany’s Director of the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance, Rick LaJoy, tells CBS6 that he was “asked to resign from his position with the city because the new administration was moving in a different direction.”. A city spokesperson thanked LaJoy for his...
‘Run For America’ man runs across Capital Region
One man is on a mission to bring Americans across the country closer together. He wants to do that by traveling through all 50 U.S. states on foot. He calls it the Run for America.
Defense attorney in Albany faces jail for witness tampering in murder trial
An Albany defense attorney is facing charges for allegedly sharing confidential witness information in a homicide trial.
John Mulrooney, comedian and radio personality, dies
Mulrooney’s humor took him to television, international stages and Albany’s airwaves with WPYX’s morning show.
New York’s minimum wage workers get scheduled pay increase
The minimum wage in the Capital Region is set to increase Thursday to $16 an hour, up 50 cents an hour from the 2025 rate.
