Albany Weather Alert: Up to 2.5 Inches of Snow Possible as Cold Front Arrives...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albany, New York – Drivers across eastern New York should prepare for a potentially slippery start to Thursday as rain transitions to snow late Wednesday night, bringing the risk of accumulating snow and...
Beloved Howe Caverns Guide Remembered After Tragic Ski Accident
He was a legend at Howe Caverns. The man known as “Tour Guide Ben” left a lasting mark on everyone who met him.
Move Over Other Chicken Joints-New ‘Guy’ Coming to Capital Region
A fresh take on chicken is coming to Troy! This new eatery is ready to serve up savory Thai-style meals, perfect for your busy schedule.
Employee dies after car slams into Halfmoon Valvoline
Halfmoon, NY (WRGB) — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim and driver involved in a vehicle crash that occurred Saturday at Valvoline in the town of Halfmoon. The victim 50-year-old Sikander Samuel of Schenectady, N.Y., was an employee of Valvoline and died from his injuries Monday...
Fields announced for Section 2 boys’ wrestling dual meet championships
The top-seeded teams — Shenendehowa in Division 1 and Salem/Cambridge in Division 2 — will host the six-team events on Jan. 20.
Famous New York Concert Venue Gets $19.6M Facelift
One of New York’s coolest performance venues has reopened after a $19.5 million renovation that updates its interior for the first time in nearly five decades.
Valvoline employee dies after being crushed between cars in Upstate NY
Halfmoon, N.Y. — A Valvoline employee died days after he was crushed between cars at a shop in Upstate New York. The deadly accident happened at 11:52 a.m. on Saturday at the Valvoline auto maintenance shop at 1682 U.S. Route 9 in Halfmoon, a town in Saratoga County, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said in a...
Albany County Uses Bags to Combat Human Trafficking
Albany County is taking a creative approach to raise awareness about human trafficking by distributing reusable bags. These bags will be handed out at community events and county facilities while supplies last. County Executive Dan McCoy emphasized the importance of community awareness, stating that human trafficking...
Top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Dutchess County
A top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket from the January 11 evening drawing was sold in Beacon, the New York Lottery announced.
Bedbug Infestation Found In Schenectady County-Owned Building
"Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite". You've probably heard that phrase a ton, though you may not have really considered it an actual warning. Growing up, I thought bedbugs were some mythical creature parents created to ensure they got a good nights sleep, but unfortunately for us, they're very real, and very...
