Albany County steps up to help SNAP families during shutdown
Albany County is helping people who rely on SNAP benefits and are feeling the strain from the federal government shutdown. This week, the county is handing out grocery store gift cards at libraries and community sites across the area. Households will get one card: $50 for individuals and $100 for families with...
Second suspect charged in deadly shooting of Pittsfield teen
The second suspect police said was involved in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in Pittsfield has been charged with murder. Sergio Ponce, 17, will be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Wednesday afternoon.
First look: Cafe Madison in East Greenbush is now open
Albany-based Cafe Madison has opened its third location, taking a space in a Columbia Turnpike complex in East Greenbush with sibling brand Junior’s.
Video evidence leads to guilty plea after South Pearl Street bus stop robbery
Albany, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man pled guilty to robbery and threatening a man at a South Pearl Street bus stop in August. Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced 24-year-old Freddie Black pleaded guilty before Hon. Thomas Marcelle to Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree, a felony.
No Denial, Just Honesty from Texas Roadhouse After Albany Incident
“Fresh produce means no chemicals, and sometimes, surprises.” Texas Roadhouse explains what really happened in Albany.
Arbor Hill student dies accidentally after attempting TikTok challenge
The Arbor Hill Elementary School community is mourning after a student died Saturday night while attempting a dangerous social media challenge.
Suspect got in fight with deputy who tried to break up dispute, police say
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A group of people were fighting in Troy on Tuesday. Investigators say one of the people got into a fight with a deputy who tried to intervene. It happened around 3:30 p.m. near 4th and Harrison streets. There was an initial report of a possible...
Man detained after struggling with sheriff’s deputy in Troy
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A man was detained Tuesday afternoon after police said he struggled with a sheriff’s deputy. Around 3:30 p.m., Troy police were called to the area of 4th and Harrison Streets for a reported disturbance. A Rensselaer County sheriff’s deputy was nearby and tried to intervene. However, a man began...
Myers Residence honors past, future with new headstone for Underground Railroad heroes
For decades in Albany, Harriet and Stephen Myers were laid to rest without a headstone, an inconspicuous resting place for two pivotal figures in the Underground Railroad movement.
Troy Police respond to disturbance on 4th Street
There was a heavy police presence in Troy on Tuesday afternoon. Troy Police said officers responded to a call for a disturbance in the area of 4th Street and Harrison Street. A weapon was potentially involved, but it could not be confirmed.
