Woman found in fire-damaged home was homicide victim, report says
Nancy Book, 64, was found dead in the ruins of the Old Saratoga Road home she shared with her husband.
Albany officials announce summer programming for youth
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs was joined by city officials to announce engaging programs and places for students while school is out on the city’s website. Applyrs says getting the word out about the programs is key to preventing youth violence. “While this is about unveiling a tool, it is a tool
Berne board fires both building-department staffers, mum on why
BERNE — The Berne Town Board fired both staffers for its building and zoning department by a unanimous vote following a closed session after its May 13 meeting:. — Jonathan Heigel, who worked as the building and zoning administrator and also as the code enforcement officer; and. — Peggy...
Kenwood developer says data center plans could go to city within 2 months
The developer of the $570 million Kenwood Convent data center project plans to begin submitting applications to Albany for zoning and site plan approvals.
Eldred school safety concerns raised in State Comptroller audit
ALBANY – State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Thursday announced the results of an audit of the Eldred Central School District, finding deficiencies in building access controls. An audit of the Eldred Central School District found officials did not properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices. Au
Schenectady man convicted of murder could get his drug sentence reduced
A state appeals court said a Schenectady County man can pursue resentencing on an older drug case despite later murder convictions.
Man accused of robbing, running over 76-year-old rejects plea deal
The man accused of robbing and running over a 76-year-old woman in the parking lot of a McDonald’s has rejected a plea deal. Joseph Hess is accused of stealing a purse from a 76-year-old woman in the parking lot of the Ballston McDonald’s and then running her over as he drove away in a stolen car.
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Columbia and Dutchess counties Thursday afternoon
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:14 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 p.m. for Columbia and Dutchess counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:14 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Millerton, or...
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and penny-sized hail in Columbia County Thursday
The National Weather Service released an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 3:01 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 3:45 p.m. for Columbia County. Expect penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:01 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Ancram, or 13 miles east...
Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Locomotive Draws Thousands During Historic Western New York Tour...
SLOAN, New York — Thousands of enthusiastic rail fans and local families gathered at the Bison Rail Yard in Sloan on Wednesday to catch a rare, up-close glimpse of one of the most iconic pieces of American industrial history. Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy Number 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the w
