Ballston man arrested for stabbing neighbor during late-night altercation, police say
Ballston, NY (WRGB) — New York State Police arrested a Ballston man following a reported stabbing. State Police say 61-year-old Richard Marcella of Ballston, was arrested on December 26, 2025, and charged with Assault in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree. Troopers...
Albany law firm offering New Year’s Eve Uber vouchers
In an effort to prevent driving under the influence this New Year's Eve, Albany-based law firm Harding Mazzotti will be offering $20 Uber vouchers. The vouchers will be valid in Albany from 10 p.m. on Wednesday to 2 a.m. on Thursday.
Two from Middleburgh face felony drug charges after traffic stop
Middleburgh, NY (WRGB) — New York State Police arrested 51-year-old Michelle Pickett and 41-year-old Steven Noxon both of Middleburgh, NY, on Dec. 16, 2025, after a traffic stop on Route 145. The arrests were made by the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit after receiving information about suspicious activity linked...
Albany’s first female mayor, Kathy Sheehan, reflects on 12 years in office
Mayor Kathy Sheehan reflects on her 12 years in office as her term ends on Dec. 31. Sheehan made history as Albany’s first female mayor when she took office 12 years ago. Now, she is contemplating her next steps. “I was focused on doing the job and I wanted to be judged on how I […]
Albany man charged with attempted murder and arson due back in court
The man accused of shooting at two police detectives in Albany is due back in court.
Thruway toll crackdown nets cars, tickets
A coordinated enforcement push on the New York State Thruway led to the seizure of 170 vehicles and more than 1,000 tickets issued this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the results of four toll enforcement operations carried out by State Police Troop T in partnership with the Thruway Authority. The efforts...
1 seriously injured after crash in Troy
One person has been seriously injured after a crash in Troy. The Troy Police Department said the crash happened on 5th Avenue between 115th and 114th Streets.
New wedding, event venue to open in Troy’s historic Ilium building
It’s called Evermore Hall and will kick off its opening with a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Gov. Hochul announces $2B plan to boost affordable housing across New York
New York (WRGB) — Governor Hochul announced nearly $2 billion in state financing aimed at creating or preserving more than 6,600 affordable homes across New York State, including several major investments in the Capital Region. The funding is part of the Governor’s $25 billion five-year Housing Plan, which is...
Dash Cam Captures Bright Fireball Over Capital Region Skies
A glowing object lit up the sky just before 6 p.m. Friday, and people from Albany to Mechanicville say they saw the same thing.
