Abandoned dog rescued on Christmas morning in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A small dog was found abandoned near the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail in Schenectady on Christmas morning. Kelly McFarland, a local resident, discovered the dog while walking near Schenectady County Community College. "It had multiple wounds that were oozing. It didn’t have much fur left; it...
OrthoNY fined $500K over failing to secure patient data
The personal data of more than 650,000 patients and employees was stolen after a hack in 2023.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Renowned running coaches Art and Linda Kranick banned by USA Track & Field
Sport's governing body announces ban seven weeks after Art Kranick died and months after he and his wife Linda resigned their positions coaching runners in the Saratoga Springs School District.
Most Popular Upstate Listings of 2025: Greek Revival to Shingle Style
While some of these historic properties outside of Brooklyn might already be off the market, you can still gaze upon the period details and delve into historic tales of a Greek Revival charmer, a manse designed by Frederick Clarke Withers, and a Shingle Style dwelling that was home to a presidential candidate.
New York winter storm warning as up to 10 inches of snow to hit...
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for six New York counties, with 5 to 10 inches of snow expected to hit Friday evening through Saturday morning
Volunteers spread holiday cheer across Capital Region during ‘Jewish Day of Service’
More than 50 volunteers spent Christmas Day giving back to communities across the Capital Region as part of a regional day of service organized by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York.
Police: Trio arrested with nearly 3 pounds of meth on Thruway in Upstate NY
Three people have been arrested with nearly three pounds of methamphetamine, according to New York State Police. Shaheem T. Sanders and Thaj E. Sobers, both 23 years old from Schenectady, were charged on Christmas Eve for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd, a class “A” felony and Criminal Possession of...
Man Accused of Killing Elderly Mother on Lower East Side Captured Near Albany by...
On Christmas Eve, U.S. Marshals arrested 41-year-old Wei Hou, who is accused of killing his elderly mother. Hou was caught near Albany after fleeing New York City. He faces second-degree murder charges in the death of 76-year-old Zhu Hou, who was found last Thursday in her apartment at the Knickerbocker Village...
Snow emergencies declared around the Capital Region
With a post-Christmas snowstorm on its way, multiple towns, cities, and villages are declaring local snow emergencies.

















