Schenectady DA says Rance White plea deal was unexpected
Schenectady County District Attorney, Bob Carney, says Rance White guilty plea for the murder of Amanda Jaikaran was unexpected.
Lansingburgh forest to remain undeveloped under new buyer
Hudson Taconic Lands intends to turn the 9-acre plot on the border of Troy and Schaghticoke into a nature preserve, featuring a trail and parking lot.
7 Capital Region residents accused in $7.1M money laundering conspiracy
Seven Capital Region residents have been charged in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar money laundering conspiracy, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Man with 30+ arrests, 13 felonies labeled ‘persistent offender’
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A man with more than 30 arrests and 13 felony convictions has been deemed a persistent felony offender by New York State. Vincent Squitieri, 46, most recently of Albany, was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison. District Attorney Lee Kindlon made the announcement on Wednesday.
Man pleads guilty to beating minor unconscious
Emanuel Mackey-Bailey, 24, ran up behind the victim in the area of Ontario Street and Western Avenue, and swung a board at the side of the victim’s head.
Seven people from Albany, Troy charged in $7.1 million global fraud scheme
ALBANY and TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Seven people from Albany and Troy are indicted in a $7.1 million global fraud scheme. Investigators say they tricked companies into wiring money to bank accounts set up for fake businesses. The charges are part of Operation Tidal Wave, an FBI-led investigation. The...
Albany County Family Wins New York Lottery Million Dollar Raffle
A lucky family in Albany County just hit the jackpot, and it all started with a simple stop at Stewart's Shop.
Dirt bike operator sentenced for severely injuring UAlbany student
The man who struck and nearly killed a University at Albany student with a dirt bike he was riding in April 2024 was sentenced in Albany County Court on Tuesday. Austin Breyette will serve a 7 1/3-to-12-year prison sentence. Breyette originally faced up to 19 years in prison after pleading...
Reward Offered For Tips on Dog Beating in Upstate New York
The New York State Humane Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an alleged animal cruelty suspect in Upstate New York.
National Weather Service: Weekend winter storm trends northward toward Albany area
Meteorologists are still watching a major winter storm that could hit the Albany area this weekend, but forecasts show it trending northward.
