Man to be sentenced in dirt bike crash that injured UAlbany student
A Watervliet man who was found guilty of seriously injuring a UAlbany student with his dirt bike and leaving the scene is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday morning. Austin Breyette hit Alexa Kropf with his bike on Hudson Avenue in May 2024.
Three arrested, accused of shoplifting at Target in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, NY (WRGB) — Three people were arrested Monday evening following a reported shoplifting incident at a Target store in Amsterdam, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jeffery T. Smith said deputies responded to the store on January 19, 2026, after receiving a report that three...
Beloved Cohoes elementary school therapy dog dies
Rozie, the therapy dog at Harmony Hill School in Cohoes, has died, according to owner and principal Mark Perry.
High School Wrestling Coach Fired for Striking Student-Athlete
Mohonasen (N.Y.) High School has terminated its head wrestling coach after he was seen on surveillance video striking a Freshman student-athlete in the face. According to Syracuse.com, the incident occurred during Thursday night’s practice and the coach was fired on Friday morning when school officials could review...
NY Man Sentenced in USPS Money Order Fraud Case
A young man from New York thought he could game the system, but his actions led to some serious consequences. Let’s break down this unusual story.
Guilderland woman left picking up the pieces after losing pets, home in fire
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Guilderland woman has spent the last two days picking up the pieces of her life after a fire destroyed her mobile home late Saturday night, killing her four pets. The fire is still under investigation, but unfortunately the home owner will have to replace everything, including the home....
Man in dark clothing hit by vehicle after crossing Hoosick St.
Troy, NY (WRGB) — A man was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Hoosick Street and 15th Street, according to Troy Police. Patrol officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. Witnesses told police that an adult...
Albany’s first mayor of color leads MLK march
Crowds gathered in Albany on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. People marched from the New York State Museum on Madison Avenue and made their way to the Dr. King statue, where a wreath-laying ceremony took past.
Most bills pass in Albany without cost analysis, report finds
New York lawmakers routinely approve costly legislation without publicly disclosing what it will cost taxpayers, according to the Times Union. In some cases, bills worth billions list their fiscal impact as “to be determined.” The practice surfaced again with semiconductor incentives backed by Kathy Hochul and...
Schenectady’s Marcella’s expands, acquires Cocca’s Appliances in Colonie
Schenectady-based Marcella’s Appliance Center has acquired Cocca’s Appliances in Colonie, the company announced.
