‘Another day another diner’: Troy man helping to keep diners alive with social media...
A Troy man is making it his mission to travel to as many diners in the Capital Region as he can, all with the hopes of bringing the younger generation back to diners. His journey is also gaining attention on social media, something that businesses said has helped them immensely.
8 diners in Albany still cooking like it’s the old days
Albany is a city that never forgets its roots—and neither do these diners. Step inside, and you’ll feel the sizzle of griddles, the aroma of fresh coffee, and the hum of conversation that hasn’t changed in decades. These ten diners serve more than meals—they serve memories. Pancakes stacked high, burgers cooked to...
Convicted felon pleads guilty to using drugs to purchase stolen guns
Albany, NY (WRGB) — 34-year-old Kwahpreme Mitchell from Watervliet, New York, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Mitchell admitted to receiving firearms stolen from Calamity Jane’s Firearms and Fine Shoes in Hudson...
Greene County resident comes home and finds scissors-wielding woman sitting on couch
CAIRO – When a resident on Route 67 in the Town of Cairo came home at around 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, they found a strange woman sitting on the couch while holding a pair of scissors. The woman stood up and walked out of the home. State...
Albany police officer struck as Troy man flees traffic stop
A Troy man has been accused of intentionally striking an Albany police officer with his car while trying to flee from a traffic stop.
RFK Jr.’s CDC and RPI to study already disproven link between autism and vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to contract with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism, according to a notice on the federal website. Why it matters: Several large studies have already disproven the connection. But Health Secretary Robert F....
Police: Albany man fired shots at birdwatchers on Van Schaick Island
An Albany man is facing charges after police said he fired shots at two women on Van Schaick Island on the Cohoes side of the Cohoes/Waterford Bridge.
APD Officer struck during traffic stop near Quail St., 20 year old suspect arrested
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A Troy man has been arrested early Saturday morning after Albany Police say he intentionally tried to hit a police officer. On September 13, around 12:20 a.m., an on-duty APD officer was patrolling the area of Hudson Avenue and Quail Street when the officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a...
Remembering a community’s unsung hero: Patrick Lafortune Jr.
Thirty-two-year-old Patrick Lafortune Jr. wore many hats in life: a son, a father, a brother, an uncle. “The man did everything he said he would do,” said his brother Isaiah Lafortune. He was more than just a relative or friend. He was a pillar of his community.
Arts Center of Capital Region declines $50K NEA grant over DEI rules
The Arts Center of the Capital Region turned down a $50,000 federal grant from the NEA over fears of censorship and anti-DEI requirements.
