Urgent Warning-Speed Cam Text Scam Spreading Thru Capital Region
Imagine receiving a text saying you owe a fine, or getting a call about a loved one in trouble. It's happening right here—time to stay alert.
Woman accused of stealing over $3,000 from Bath & Body Works
Clifton Park, NY (WRGB) — The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 23-year-old Albany woman in connection with a grand larceny investigation stemming from a retail theft in Clifton Park. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Jazmina Cintron of Albany, is accused of stealing merchandise...
In her first State of the City speech, Applyrs urges residents to ‘show up’...
In delivering her first State of the City address Tuesday, Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs focused on her early accomplishments and plans for improving public safety, quality of life and infrastructure issues. In describing her vision in the one-hour speech, Applyrs urged residents to help her in “turning the lights...
New mayor wants to fight narrative that Albany is unsafe
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The perception of violence in Albany is a big talking point as Mayor Applyrs rounds out her first month in office. She touched on it at Tuesday’s State of the City address. It came on the same day as another shooting in the city,...
Local wedding venues recognized by The Knot
The Knot has announced its 2026 Best of Weddings winners, highlighting several Capital Region venues. The Knot, a wedding planning service, connects couples with professionals and offers tools for wedding planning. Each year, it recognizes top venues based on client reviews. This year, 14 Capital Region venues were...
Capital Region venues named best for weddings in 2026
The Knot released its 2026 Best of Weddings winners on Thursday.
Bethlehem, Albany officials submit petition urging Route 85 safety improvements
Bethlehem and Albany representatives and area residents are urging the state Department of Transportation to make safety improvements to State Route 85, calling the roadway a "corridor of crisis and heartbreak." Bethlehem Town Board member David DeCancio and Albany Common Councilman Jack Flynn submitted a petition to...
Boil water order issued in Schenectady after water main break
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A boil water order has been issued for a section of Gifford Road in the city of Schenectady after a water main break. The affected addresses are 311-520 Gifford Rd., including Woodlawn School. Officials said to boil all water for one minute and let cool before using. Bottled water can...
Woman arrested on stalking charge in Pownal
POWNAL, VT — Vermont State Police arrested a Shaftsbury woman early Sunday morning on a stalking charge. Felecia S. Davis, 19, of Shaftsbury, was taken into custody following a report of harassing and threatening behavior. Police received the report at 3:50 a.m. on Hidden Valley Road. The victim was...
Text message scam warns people to pay fake traffic fines
CAPITAL REGION (WRGB) — If you get a text telling you to click a link and pay a traffic fine, it’s a scam. Both the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Schenectady City School District have issued alerts to the public. They say the fake messages claim the victim was caught by a speed camera.
