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Albany, NY

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) - Albany Police confirm to CBS 6 a deadly shooting inside a home on Livingston Avenue on May 8th is now being investigated as a possible homicide. Officers say they must investigate it this way because the medical examiner can't definitively say if the victim was shot by someone else or if the gunshot wounds were self-inflicted.

Albany shooting being investigated as a possible homicide

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers move to fix what they call a "serious gap in state law" when it comes to bullying that they say has led to "fatal consequences." "Jacobe's Law" is named for Jacobe Taras of Moreau. The 13-year-old took his own...

Supporters say Jacobe's Law will fix gap that led to fatal consequences

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Marcel Perry, 36, of Albany, was sentenced Friday afternoon to 13 years in state prison and 5 years post-release supervision before Hon. Roger McDonough in Albany County Supreme Court. The indictment alleged that on or about September 11, 2021, Perry possessed an illegal, loaded firearm...

Albany man sentenced for possession of illegal firearm

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Troy, NY

TROY, NY (WRGB) — And in the city of Troy- the annual Veterans of Lansingburgh Memorial Day ceremony taking place the Oakwood Cemetery. More than 2,000 flags were placed on the graves of veterans buried there. Veterans for every war fought by the U.S. are there. We heard from...

Veterans of Lansingburgh host Memorial Day ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany’s Police Chief Eric Hawkins answered questions from members of the Common Council Wednesday night on what’s being done to tackle crime in the city. From aggressive panhandlers to the shootings, this meeting comes amid mounting frustrations over public safety. The chief talked...

Ghost guns, violence, loitering- Albany Police Chief talks public safety with city council

Saratoga Springs, NY

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY (WRGB) — Memorial Day weekend is here- and celebrations honoring those who served our country have begun. We start in Saratoga Springs- as the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery held a ceremony,. We spoke with Kenneth Bailey, a World War II veteran who participated in the...

Saratoga National Cemetery ceremony marks Memorial Day

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) - Saratoga Springs Police are seeking help from the public in location a man who has been reported missing. Officers say 65-year-old Victor Demarco was last seen May 11th. He is 65 years old, 5'7" tall, and weighs approximately 140 pounds. They say his main mode of transportation is by bus.

Saratoga Springs police seek missing 65-year-old

Schenectady, NY

Schenectady — At least seven people have died from drug overdoses in the Capital Region in the last week, and now former drug addicts, treatment centers and lawmakers are pushing for an emphasis on treatment, in hopes it'll promote prevention. Since last Thursday, Rensselaer and Schenectady County reported at...

As Capital Region drug overdoses spike, advocates point towards treatment for prevention

Niskayuna, NY

NISKAYUNA, NY (WRGB) — Police in Niskayuna say they have recovered a body from the Mohawk River on Thursday. Investigators say police received a call, reporting a body floating in the Mohawk River near Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in the Town of Niskayuna. The body was recovered with assistance...

Body recovered from Mohawk River in Niskayuna

Hudson Falls, NY

The Hudson Falls Central School District announced today Jessica Hogan has been appointed as the next Hudson Falls High School Principal. This comes after serving the last two years as the high school's assistant principal. Mrs. Hogan has worked within the district for 17 years. She started as a reading...

Hudson Falls CSD assistant principal promoted to principal, replacing James Bennefield

"Quite simply the way that hospitals have been paid by Medicare is broken," said St. Peters Health Partners Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations Christopher Jordan "the hospitals of the Capital Region and ultimately the communities that we serve suffer from this inequity." Major Capital Region Healthcare providers including Albany...

New Medicare rule could send $200 Million to Capital Region hospitals

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The Albany Empire are looking to get back on track after 4 straight losses, facing challenges both on and off the field. Currently the Empire are ranked 6th with 1 win and 4 losses as they face off against the Fayetteville Mustangs. According to officials...

Empire looking to turn losing streak around as Brown expected to take the field

Albany — After promoting his Albany Empire debut for more than a week, Antonio Brown will not be suiting up for the Albany Empire on Saturday night. After obtaining the roster for Saturday night's home game against the Fayetteville Mustangs. It was learned that Brown was not on the roster and would not play.

Antonio Brown inactive, won't be suiting up for Empire tonight

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'Swatting' active shooter calls put NY schools on alert, students on edge

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Scary moments for students and parents across the state of New York, as law enforcement responded to multiple reports of an active...

'Swatting' active shooter calls put NY schools on alert, students on edge

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