Power restored after outage near Guilderland/Albany border
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) — Power is back in Guilderland, after an outage that affected more than 2,000 customers on Christmas morning. Guilderland police confirmed the outage in the McKownville area on the eastern edge of town, near the Albany city border. Power went out shortly after 10 a.m. It was restored about...
Movies and TV shows casting in Albany
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Santa helps Cohoes Fire Department deliver toys
COHOES, N.Y. (WRGB) — Santa made an early stop in Cohoes on Christmas Eve. He helped deliver toys for more than 200 kids and nearly 100 families. It was part of the Cohoes Fire Department’s Cheer for Children program. This is the program’s 44th year.
Pittsfield man arrested for trafficking heroin and cocaine
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Pittsfield man was arrested on Tuesday on multiple drug-related charges. On Tuesday, a 37-year-old Pittsfield resident was arrested on multiple drug-related charges, including trafficking in heroin and cocaine. The arrest was made by members of the Pittsfield Police Department and the...
Snow to hit Albany area, Hudson Valley Friday afternoon
Three to 6 inches of snow are forecast in the immediate Capital Region, with higher totals expected in Greene and Ulster counties.
Capital Region family surprised with check to help buy handicap-accessible van
A Capital Region family was surprised on Christmas Eve with a $10,000 check to help buy handicap-accessible van. The check was presented by Yankee Trails with the help of Santa's Magical Express.
Holiday therapy horse brings comfort, joy to Guilderland nursing home
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) — It’s pretty common to see a therapy dog walking the halls of a nursing home — but not a horse. However, Jelly Roll is the smallest hero for the residents at Our Lady of Mercy in Guilderland. He brings comfort, joy, and sweet...
State Police Troop G has a new leader
Major Robert J. McConnell Jr. takes command of the Colonie-based unit serving 10 counties: Albany, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Washington and Warren.
Teen volunteer honored by Albany County for 3,000 hours of community service
Olivia Rose began her journey as a volunteer and community activist raising monarch butterflies at the South End Butterfly Sanctuary, which she co-founded with her mother in 2021. The Sanctuary functions as a Monarch Way Station, which supports monarch populations on their migration path, and also as a green space...
Hundreds turn out Christmas Eve to support animals at Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
MENANDS, N.Y. — The Christmas spirit was on full display in Menands on Christmas Eve as hundreds of community members came together to support animals in need at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s annual “Morning of Kindness.” Now in its 13th year, the event has become a holiday tradition for many families across the...

















