Restaurants that opened or closed in September 2026 in the Capital Region
Some new dining options are now available, and some have closed for good.
Employee accused of assaulting resident at care facility in Halfmoon
New York State Police arrested a Schenectady woman last week following an assault investigation in Saratoga County.
Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil a week after deadly Troy fire
TROY, NY (WRGB) — Hundreds of candles flickered across Brunswick Bulldogs Field one week after a tragic fire, each light glowing for three lives a community is now determined not to forget: Dominick Rizzo II, Alicia Ruefle and 11-year-old Abigail Rizzo. “Tonight, every candle represents more than grief, it...
Business Roundup: Latham Aldi sets opening date, women-only gym expands into Slingerlands
Here's what's new in the Capital Region business scene.
Albany Father Convicted on 15 Gun Counts, Faces 40 Years Over 3D-Printed Weapons
A jury convicted 44-year-old Albany resident Demetrio Daga on all 15 felony weapon counts after about two hours of deliberation, following a seven-day trial. The case involved firearms and gun parts investigators found at two Albany residences linked to Daga, as well as 3D printers. He faces up to 40 years in a New Yor
Siena University introduces mascot’s successor
A new, four-legged friend has joined the Siena University community.
Loaded AR Pistol, Handgun Found During Albany Parole Visit, Police Say
A parolee’s home visit in Albany led to the discovery of multiple firearms — including a loaded AR pistol and a stolen weapon — and the arrest of a 28-year-old man, police announced Sunday, Oct. 4. Hector L. Cruz, of Albany, was arrested after New York State Department of Corrections and Community S…
2026 Schenectady Wing Walk winners announced
Thousands of people filled the streets of Schenectady on Saturday for the 13th annual Wing Walk.
Capital Region BOCES opens registration for part-time nursing program
COLONIE, NY (WRGB) — Applications for the part-time Practical Nursing program at Capital Region BOCES are now being accepted. The part-time evening program begins in January. Registration runs until November 30th. Registration for the evening program runs through Nov. 30; students will be accepted on a first-come, firs
Rotterdam supervisor calls for state investigation of town’s finances
Rotterdam Town Supervisor John Polimeni is asking the New York State Comptroller and Attorney General for a "deep dive investigative audit" of the last eight years of the town's finances. "Some of the numbers that I'm seeing, some of the things in terms of contracts I'm seeing, I find deeply...
