Power restored to thousands across upstate NY amid heat wave
Thousands of people across four upstate counties were without power on Friday morning after a storm swept through the region late Thursday evening, downing utility lines during a sweltering heat wave.
Schenectady County Sheriff’s K-9 dies from heat exhaustion
SCHENECTADY COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Schenectady County Sheriff's K-9 has died from heat exhaustion. The department says Leonidas, a German Shepherd, worked for the department for eight years. He died on Thursday. His handler, Deputy Daniel Coppola, is now in mourning. Investigators say a preliminary review indicates an
The Capital Region celebrates Independence Day
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — ALBANY. New York State’s July 4 Celebration will be held at Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y., Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 10 p.m. Parking: Grounds open at 4 p.m., and free parking for the general public is available in the visitor and “P” lots under the Empire State Plaza, the Grand Street l
Touring the USS Slater in Albany, New York
All the content on this site is created 100% by a human who has actually visited all these places. You can trust it's first-hand information and never AI generated or assisted. Docked along the shores of the Hudson River in Albany, New York, you’ll find one of the country’s most...
The Nostalgic New York Diner With Comfort Food So Good, It’s Unreal
There are places that feed you, and then there are places that nourish your soul while simultaneously making your taste buds do a happy dance. Duncan’s Dairy Bar in Troy, New York falls firmly into the second category, and you’re about to find out why this unassuming spot has locals planning their entire days around me
Project Lifesaver tracking device gains attention in Capital Region amidst tragedy
In the wake of the tragic death of seven-year-old Harbe Nagi, a program helping to locate missing people with neurodivergence or Alzheimer's is gaining more attention.
Albany Lawmakers Roll Out High-Stakes Plan To Track School Absences
Skipping school in New York could soon trigger a lot more attention from Albany. State lawmakers are pushing a three-bill package designed to drag chronic absenteeism out of the fine print and into schools' daily routines. Sponsors say a mix of real-time data, local review teams and a hands-on pilot program would get s
Crews rescue man who fell from cliff at French’s Hollow
Emergency crews responded to French's Hollow for a rescue. According to the Guilderland Police Department, a man fell off one of the cliffs in the area.
Missing child found dead in neighbor’s pool, police say
MENANDS, N.Y. (Gray News) – A missing 7-year-old boy was found dead in a neighbor’s pool, two houses down from where he went missing, police said. Harbe Nagi went missing from a graduation party late Sunday afternoon, WRGB reported. Police said in a statement that the boy was...
Taste of Italy reopens day after firestorm over anti-Muslim comment prompted closure
The co-owner of the Colonie restaurant said the business was shuttered to avoid protests on Wednesday.
