Albany NY

When I was working on my most recent article on the Ormsby Textile Mill and Ursula of Switzerland, I went to one of my most faithful resources, the Sanborn Insurance Maps. Long unavailable to the general public, the Library of Congress (that still exists, right?) made many of the maps available a few years back, and...

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old Wilton man on DWI charges after responding to a welfare check Sunday at 3:48 a.m. Deputies found Dakota L. Brady passed out in a vehicle that had struck a pole at the Cumberland Farms in Schuylerville. Brady is...

An Albany woman will serve time in prison for sending drug-laced letters into prisons. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Maya McIntosh, 33, was sentenced to serve eight years in prison.

Some Troy residents are encouraged to boil their water before drinking it. The advisory comes after crews fixed a water main break. A City of Troy spokesperson tells NewsChannel 13, the break has been fixed and crews are just working on road repairs. The advisory is for those living from Douw Street & 7th Avenue […]

A popular spot in Upstate New York is among the fastest-growing places for jobs and talent. Here’s what’s fueling its rise. One town in Upstate New York was just named a "city on the rise" for "jobs and new talent." LinkedIn: This Part Of Upstate New York Is...

There is a new, healthier option to fast food that just opened in Crossgates Mall. The menu focuses on fresh and fast meals, featuring salads, wraps, smoothies, and bowls. Bowled Co. is adding another fast-casual eatery to its growing list in the Capital Region. You will find it on the upper level next to Best Buy,...

Capital Region (WRGB) — Kitten Angels is helping us find FURever homes for adoptable pets in the Capital Region. Shadow is 5 months old and was born in foster care. Of the litter, Shadow and his brother Stormy are the only two left. Inquire at the Niskayuna Petsmart for...

A homeless man who has a history of arrests in Colonie was back in the Albany County jail as a pre-arraignment detainee on Thursday, July 17, this time for forcible touching and a series of warrants. The post Homeless man arrested again on warrants and forcible touching first appeared on Spotlight News .

Drivers on a highway in New York were stunned when a couple set up a picnic in the median, complete with a TV tray, stuffed animal, and selfies. The unusual sight caused traffic delays.

Albany, N.Y. – Dangerous heat will grip much of eastern New York through midweek, with actual temperatures in the mid-90s and heat index values pushing past 100°F in some areas by Wednesday. The combination of high heat and increasing humidity could make outdoor activity hazardous, especially for vulnerable groups.