NYSDOT announces recognition for emergency bridge projects
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced that the department has been honored with the 2026 Owner of the Year Award by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) for using innovative approaches to accelerate critical infrastructure projects ahead of schedule in Hamilton and Saratoga Counties. Known as the Prize Bridge Awards, the biennial...
Troy (NY) Fire Department Adds New Pumper Truck to Fleet
TROY, N.Y — The City of Troy Fire Department has officially acquired a new pumper truck that will be added to the fleet, improving department responsiveness and efficiency. The truck, dubbed “Engine 2,” will be located at the Bouton Road Station, serving the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) district area. Deputy Chief Jared Barringer said while the truck is standardized to the other engines in the...
Duty Calls: Army general from Delmar is among top NATO leaders
Army Maj. Gen. Sean Flynn of Delmar is now the top-ranking American officer in one of NATO’s three Allied Joint Force Commands.
Police seek help to find 43-year-old wanted on multiple charges in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls, NY (WRGB) — Police in Hoosick Falls are asking for the public’s help locating a 43-year-old man wanted on multiple charges. The Hoosick Falls Police Department said 43-year-old David McGowan is wanted for:. Unlawful fleeing a police officer. Reckless driving. Animal carried in a cruel manner.
Upstate New York Family In Crisis After Sudden Detention
A routine appointment took a shocking turn for a New York family. Now a mother is asking for help as she cares for two young children alone.
Daring Waterfall Rescue Saves Teen’s Life In Upstate New York
A teen’s life was saved during a dramatic rescue in Upstate New York. What crews found when they arrived made this even more intense.
Got photos of florals? Enter our annual Tulip Photo Showcase
Ready for spring? So are we. In that spirit of warmth, greenery and all things growing, we are relaunching the Tulip Photo Showcase, which highlights photos from amateur photographers of the beautiful florals that have marked the region for decades. Tied to Mother's Day weekend - and the annual Tulip...
Opinion: Defending the truth: The fight for Black history in 2026
As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, a battle for the soul of U.S. history is unfolding, with efforts being made to whitewash the history of resistance against enslavement, prompting Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) to introduce a resolution in Congress to protect Black history museums and cultural institutions.
Summer-like weather coming this week to Capital Region, Hudson Valley
Temperatures are forecast to begin climbing Monday and surge into the mid-80s in the mid-Hudson Valley by Thursday.
Child sent to hospital after being hit by car in Chatham
A 9-year-old was hospitalized on Saturday after being hit by a car in Chatham, according to New York State Police.

















