Violent crime down overall in Albany in 2025, some at lowest levels since 2019
The City of Albany continued to see a decrease in violent and property crime in 2025, with many categories showing decrease percentages in the double digits compared to 2024. On Tuesday, the Albany Police Department providing its data, through December 30th, to CBS6. In many cases, after highs in 2022 and 2023, the...
Two arrested on weapon charges in Albany, NY
ALBANY, NY — Two Albany residents were arrested on weapon charges following a traffic stop on Fourth Avenue late Sunday night. State Police stopped a vehicle on Fourth Avenue at about 10:49 p.m. for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Kelsey Johnson, 33, of Albany, was identified as the...
Albany County executive says Central Warehouse won’t come down until 2027
Anyone traveling along Interstate-787 in Albany will no doubt notice what is widely considered the city’s most notable eyesore — the Central Warehouse. Built in 1927 as a cold storage facility and left abandoned since the 1990s, the 495,000-square-foot blighted building stands at 11 stories. And, yes, despite...
Woman arrested on drug-impaired driving charge in Troy
TROY, NY — A woman was arrested on a drug-impaired driving charge early Wednesday morning after state police stopped her vehicle for a traffic violation. Stacey A. Riley, 45, of Rensselaer, was stopped at about 2:28 a.m. on Front Street. Riley was arrested for driving while ability impaired by...
Shrimp Sold at New York Price Choppers & Market 32 Being Recalled
The festive dinner table could be missing an essential dish after a big shrimp recall. We'll dive into the reasons and what you should check at home.
Schoharie Co. Sheriff: Patrol car stolen from deputies investigating vehicle thefts, then crashed
A patrol car was stolen while deputies were investigating vehicle thefts in Central Bridge, then crashed into another car while the alleged suspect was trying to make a getaway, according to Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office.
Three arrested on weapons charges in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, NY — State Police arrested three Vermont men on weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 87 on Dec. 22. Abdullahi N. Awayle, 27, of Burlington, Abdihakim Dayo, 21, of Burlington, and an 18-year-old were each charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second...
Christopher Ellis appointed as Albany Deputy Mayor
Albany Mayor-Elect Dorcey Applyrs has selected Christopher Ellis to serve as her deputy mayor.
Long a budding restaurant, Bloom in Albany opening soon
From the team behind City Line Bar & Grill, Bloom Boutique Bar on New Scotland Avenue wants to be spot for daily dining or special events.
Attorney Jasper Mills indicted on felony witness tampering charges
Jasper L. Mills III, a defense attorney from Albany, has been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly disclosing the name of at least one confidential witness in a murder case.
