New York City, NY

Albany, NY

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Several weeks ago, we brought you the story of the PACB -- the Public Authorities Control Board. The board rubber stamps millions, even billions, of dollars worth of New York state projects every month, but the lawmakers who serve on the board almost never show up for the monthly meetings.

Lawmaker attendance at PACB meetings still sparse

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Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — Saratoga Springs city leaders tabled a vote, once again, that would potentially add new punishment for people carrying firearms while under the influence. The vote was pushed back because the city attorney, Tony Izzo, expressed concerns regarding the proposed ordinance’s text, saying he wants...

Saratoga Springs council tables vote banning firearm possession when intoxicated (again)

Syracuse, NY

Amsterdam, NY

NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — More excess COVID-19 spending by the state of New York -- that's going to cost you a lot of money. You can find some of it in a sprawling warehouse complex in Amsterdam -- it's one of three sites across the state where NYS Homeland Security is storing surplus pandemic supplies -- according to state records -- hundreds and hundreds of pallets, full of things like PCR test kits and saline. Also gloves and masks. They state says it's all expired and unusable, although we're waiting to hear how gloves and masks expire.

Warehouses sit filled with surplus COVID-19 supplies, all reported to be expired

Rensselaer County, NY

Johnsonville, NY

RENSSELAER COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — Investigators in Rensselaer County are still looking for answers in a 2018 cold case. Megan Maclean was found dead near her home in Johnsonville on June 4th of that year. In the five years since, little information has come to light. But in 2020,...

Answers sought in case of Rensselaer County woman found poisoned in 2018

Ballston Spa, NY

BALLSTON SPA, NY (WRGB) — The Tour de Cure -- the American Diabetes Association's largest fundraising event -- was back in Ballston Spa Sunday!. This year marked 30 years of the event -- which sees cyclists riding for a cure to diabetes. The tour aims to serve those living with diabetes and raise money to help fight the disease. This year in particular was important, as it was the first tour since the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive director of the Upstate New York Region of the American Diabetes Association, Jeff Collins, talks about the importance of the event.

Tour de Cure returns to Capital Region, riding for a cure for diabetes

With a lack of rainfall, unusually low humidity, and an abundance of sunny pleasant days, the majority of May's days were optimal for outside activities. The month did come in cooler than average by 0.8 degrees at Albany, the first cooler than average month since June 2022. But the perception for most was that May was mild. And since more days came in with high temperatures that were warmer than average versus cooler than average, that makes sense. May's cold bias came at night with most nights coming in with below average low temperatures. This was due largely to numerous clear nights coupled with the prevalence of dry air which lead to frequent optimal radiational cooling conditions and subsequent big temperature drops. In fact five days at Albany came in with a minimum temperature that fell into the 30s with an unusually cold morning on the 18th which resulted in widespread frost and freezing conditions with vegetation damage reported in a number of locations.

May 2023's Weather and Climate Summary for the Capital Region

CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man faces charges of reckless endangerment and unlawful imprisonment, accused of driving on I-787 as well as on city streets Friday, with a woman outside the vehicle, on the hood. On Friday afternoon, state police received a report of a vehicle operating...

Additional charges for driver accused of operating a vehicle with a person on the hood

Colonie, NY

CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man is charged with arson and criminal mischief, accused of starting several recent brush fires in the area. Monday morning, at approximately 12:30 AM, the Colonie Police Department, along with the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department and the Town of Colonie Fire Services, responded to the area of Albany Shaker Road and Maxwell Road, for a brush fire on the traffic roundabout. This fire resulted in minor damage to the grassy areas. Shortly after the fire was reported, Colonie Police Officers located an individual nearby. After an investigation, it was determined this individual was responsible for intentionally lighting the fire.

Albany man charged with starting multiple brush fires

Troy, NY

TROY, NY (WRGB) — The Oakwood Community Center has grown to become a hub in Troy's North Hillside neighborhood- just ask the kids. "We do dancing, we do games, and sometimes we go up to the church to play hide and seek," said 10-year-old Corey Ligons. The community center...

'Keep our kids cool' is the motto for community center AC fundraiser

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple Sr. reports the arrest of two Albany men on drugs and weapons charges Saturday. On Saturday, June 3, Sheriff’s Deputies patrolling in the City of Albany conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lark Street and Sheridan Avenue for vehicle and traffic violations. The vehicle had three occupants.

Two arrested on drug, weapons charges after Albany traffic stop

Queensbury, NY

QUEENSBURY, NY (WRGB) — Two minors each face charges after a rollover crash on I-87 Friday. On June 2, 2023, at about 8:19 p.m., Troopers responded to I-87 in Queensbury, NY, for the report of two cars operating recklessly at speeds reportedly over 90 MPH, allegedly street racing, resulting in a crash.

State Police arrest two teens following crash on I-87 in Queensbury

Canajoharie, NY

CANAJOHAIRE, NY (WRGB) — Senior year in high school is extremely busy with deadlines, tests, prom, senior trips... Well, on top of all of that, a student in Canajoharie devoted herself entirely to someone else that she probably will never meet. Ashlynn Johnson has spent the last 9 years...

Canajoharie senior donates over foot of hair to Wigs for Kids

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Madison Park in Albany has become a hotspot for crime in recent months– but one man is on a mission to bring down crime through the sport of basketball. Gerald Malcom has organized basketball games at the park for the last few years. His...

Albany man fights crime with basketball

Schenectady, NY

Multiple agencies responded to a fire Sunday morning at Wagon Train BBQ in Schenectady. Authorities say crews were called to the restaurant at 671 Mariaville Road around 6 a.m. Sunday. A CBS 6 crew saw firefighters and EMS crews from Schenectady, Canaan, and Rotterdam at the scene and smoke coming...

Fire at Wagon Train BBQ prompts power outages

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — The Street Soldiers set up community tables Sunday -- to give back to the public. The Street Soldiers started in 2019, and they share items every Sunday in the parking lot of the Zion Lutheran Church in Schenectady. They had a range of tables set up -- from a hot foods table, a table for pets, a hygiene table, and more. One of the many volunteers -- Andrea Green -- talks about how much the growth of the program means to her.

Street Soldiers set up at Schenectady church to give back to community

Troy Police are investigating after a 16 year old showed up at Samaritan Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. Police say the shooting was reported to have happened in the area of River Street in North Central Troy sometime Saturday night. Investigators learned of the shooting from hospital...

16 year old shot in Troy

Rensselaer, NY

Menands, NY

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NewsBreak

Hochul outlines proposed bail law changes listed in 2024 executive budget

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul presented the 2022 crime statistics for the state of New York on Wednesday, while also promoting her...

Hochul outlines proposed bail law changes listed in 2024 executive budget

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