Destiny USA owner sells large portion of Albany shopping plaza
Syracuse, N.Y. – Destiny USA’s owner has sold a big portion of its Crossgates Commons shopping plaza in Albany. Pyramid Management Group sold the property at 161 Washington Avenue Extension to Agree LP of Royal Oak, Michigan, for $32 million, according to a report by the Albany Business Review.
Inmate serving murder sentence assaults female Coxsackie Correctional Officer
Coxsackie, NY (WRGB) — A correction officer at Coxsackie Correctional Facility was hospitalized after being assaulted by an inmate serving a 20-years-to-life sentence for murder, according to the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA). They tell CBS6 the attack happened on...
Family of helicopter pilot killed in crash create foundation to help others
The family of John Grassia III, the New York Army National Guard helicopter pilot who died in a crash while on active duty last year, hosted the second annual golf tournament Friday morning at Stadium Golf Club in Schenectady. Formed by Grassia's relatives, the nonprofit John Grassia Foundation works to...
Report: Child rapist and murderer who died in prison had ‘medical emergency’
The man who died in prison just a month into his sentence for raping and killing a 3-year-old girl in Rensselaer had some type of “medical emergency,” according to a report obtained by NewsChannel 13. Robert Fisher was sentenced to 20 years to life for killing Josefina Cunningham in July 2023. Fisher entered prison...
Burger chain sets opening date for Albany location
Holy Burger is set to open up it's first Capital Region restaurant in Albany. According to Holy Burger, the restaurant is set to open on Tuesday, October 7 at 1012 Central Avenue.
Alexis Diner abruptly closes Friday, plans to reopen Saturday
People showing up to eat at the Alexis Diner on Friday were out of luck. The diner in Colonie was closed because of what the owners said on their Facebook page was “unforeseen events.”
Pad Thai Noodle reopens after explosion
After a natural gas explosion destroyed Pad Thai Noodle last year, the restaurant finally reopened Friday morning. The Singthon family never stopped dreaming about their business even after that explosion lifted the roof off and collapsed the walls of the original building.
Fire breakout in Watervliet attacks two homes
A fire broke out Wednesday on Seventh Avenue in the city of Watervliet.
Rensselaer woman accused of having dead cats in freezer back in court
A Rensselaer woman accused of having dozens of dead cats in her home was back in court Wednesday morning. Pamela Mead is facing animal cruelty charges.
Driver killed in two-car collision on Route 20 in Duanesburg
One person was killed and four people were hospitalized after a BMW collided with a minivan Thursday morning in Duanesburg, State Police said.
