New Baltimore residents talk increased truck traffic
The curve on New York State Route 144 in New Baltimore is dangerous enough for drivers of cars. Debra Sottolano, town council member in New Baltimore, says large trucks regularly make the area even more hazardous.
BC junior awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship
Bethlehem Central High School junior Tyler Ilardi is headed to the birthplace of the Spanish language, Salamanca, Spain, this summer. One of fewer than 20 students nationwide, Ilardi has been awarded the National Spanish Exam (NSE) Junior Travel Abroad Scholarship. Through the program, Ilardi will study at the...
Capital Region optometrist leads eye care project; needs community support
Empowering Vision: The Global Eye Project in Haiti. The Global Eye Project is expanding long-term eye care in Haiti through free exams, local training and a permanent clinic. Capital Region optometrist Dr. Anshu Chandra leads the Global Eye Project and focuses on preserving eyesight in underserved regions,...
Anderson unearths Revolutionary War history
On Feb. 7, 2019, while excavating for a housing development to be built on Courtland Street in Lake George village, numerous unmarked military graves were unearthed and destroyed. The exposed human remains were reported. This was the beginning of a multi-year effort by Lisa Anderson, curator of Bioarchaeology at the...
Albany man who exchanged gunfire with Troy police pleads guilty to attempted murder
He could receive 25 years in state prison and five years of parole when he’s sentenced on May 13, according to the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office.
16-year-old reported missing found with loaded gun in Albany
A 16-year-old who was reported missing out of the City of Troy was found in the City of Albany with a loaded gun. Members of the Albany County Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Effort (SCOPE) Unit conducted the investigation in the area of South Pearl Street and Herkimer Street.
27 years to life in prison for death of 5-year-old girl
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — A Schenectady man who pleaded guilty to murder in the death of his 5-year-old daughter was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison. On January 23, 2026, 35-year-old Robert Buskey Jr. of Schenectady, entered guilty pleas in Schenectady County Court to Murder in the Second Degree and Criminal...
Christmas in July! Hallmark Stars Visit Albany This Summer
If you're a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies, some of their biggest stars are heading to Albany this summer for an interactive show at the Palace Theater.
Steamed Hams are Coming to Albany For Real
The writer of the iconic "Steamed Hams" segment of the Simpsons heads to Albany for a one-night-only show
Two injured, six displaced in Schenectady fire
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — Two people were injured in a fire on Foster Avenue Thursday afternoon, and a total of six people were displaced. The Schenectady Fire Department was dispatched to 1668 Foster Ave. at 14:41 for a caller reporting smoke and flames from the basement. First arriving crews reported smoke from the...
