Albany NY

Makayla Levin, a seventh-grade student at Menands, took steps to address bullying after seeing new students being targeted earlier this year. Levin, who was once a new student herself, used skills from recent school training to respond to the issue. She organized an advisory circle in Mrs. Ervin’s class. In this...

The state Attorney General sent a letter to Hoffman Homes, owner of 16 mobile home parks across three Capital Region counties, to demand that it stop charging tenants property taxes.

Albany, N.Y. (WNYT) — Randall Buchmann is a Bitchin’ Donuts regular. “When I first saw that the fire had consumed the building they were in, I was in tears,” he said. “I have met the owner. I very much like her. She is wonderful with customer service. And wonderful with people in general.” He stopped […]

PITTSFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Berkshire County District Attorney’s office announced the arrest of nine people connected to a drug trafficking ring in Pittsfield. Getting drugs off the street is one main piece of the puzzle that local community groups are also trying to tackle in the city. “Today is another example...

Picture this: a day of shopping with a little extra peace of mind, thanks to two incredible K9s now on patrol at Crossgates Mall.

ALBANY, N.Y. – A repeat child molester and rapist from Rensselaer County was sentenced on Wednesday to 30 years in prison. Charles Wager, 57, of Castleton-on-Hudson, was convicted in February 2023 of trying to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Wager exchanged thousands of...

The safety of downtown Troy for college students has recently sparked a discussion among the community. A prospective college student, planning to attend Albany in the fall, voiced their concerns on social media. They were curious to know if downtown Troy is a safe area, comparing it to Poughkeepsie. The student...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany County resident Christine Duffy said her home insurance premium keeps rising even though the coverage on her policy hasn’t changed — a trend seen not just in New York but across the country. “Right now I’m only seeing my rate increase, but...

Family legacy, complementary strengths and a genuine love for dance – for Corey and Jenna Snide, these are the core of their artistry and success. In their upstate New York school, Capital District Arts Initiative (CDAI), the emphasis is on sweat equity and treating one another like family. The owners and faculty...

The development, Clinton Square Studios, will feature 67 apartment units and ground-level retail space.