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5/27/2024: Clouds, showers, storms for Memorial Day
The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie:. A series of fronts pushing through the area will bring breezy conditions and scattered showers for much of the day. This afternoon or evening, a final round of heavier rain is expected to come through, accompanied by a few stronger storms...
Crowds gather for 2024 Albany Memorial Day Parade
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — From every corner and chasm of the Capital Region, people came to Downtown Albany to commemorate the true meaning of Memorial Day. Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Marchers or onlookers, young or old, carrying balloons or flags — someway, somehow, the people of Albany showed up […]
$1M Scam: Albany Man Sentenced For Stealing Federal Funds
In previously pleading guilty, Asjid Parvez, age 38, of Albany, admitted that in May 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) sent him a US Treasury check for $972,564.61. In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act authorized the FSA to financially assist certain distressed borrowers who...
Fire quickly extinguished at Pittsfield home
A Pittsfield home caught fire on Sunday. It happened just before 12:30 Sunday afternoon at 92 West Housatonic Street. The home is two and a half stories, according to investigators. The fire, which broke out in the cellar, was put out in less than 20 minutes. No one was hurt,...
Troy brings back Memorial Day parade
The City of Troy hosted its Memorial Day parade for the first time since before the pandemic. Thousands came to honor those who served, including Troy's Mayor, Carmella Mantello. She told NEWS10's Anthony Krolikowski that after only two months of planning, more than 50 organizations worked together to bring it back.
05/26/24: Great Today, Less Than Great Memorial Day
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. Memorial Day is still on track to be a wet, windy day – especially during the PM hours. That makes it imperative to enjoy Sunday! High temperatures will be slightly higher yesterday, with most making it at least to 80. After a drier day Tuesday, rain chances return again on Wednesday.
Community Remembers the Fallen on Memorial Day
ADAMS, Mass. — Brothers William and Earle Charbonneau joined the Navy together on Sept. 11, 1942, served together and died together when their ship was torpedoed off Italy 80 years ago this May. "Our mother was their youngest sister, she talked about them all the time because they were...
RJ's Taking Over Hotel on North Restaurant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The owners of a well-received city eatery are taking over a shuttered North Street spot. The Licensing Board approved a change of manager and transfer of liquor license from Berkshire Palate to J&D Reyes Restaurant Entertainment, the owners of RJ's Restaurant on First Street. The space...
Clarksburg World War II Casualty Coming Home; Towns Hold Memorial Services
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Erwin Shaftsbury King's ambition was to join the Marines and six weeks after Pearl Harbor, he was on his way to Parris Island. King was a graduate of the town's old Center School and Drury High in North Adams. He'd seemed to have an affinity for adventure and difficulty — not only his desire to rush to arms for his country but his unexpected arrival when the family car broke down on Aug. 11, 1924, in the Vermont town that gave him his middle name.
Pop-up market brings local hidden gems to Albany shoppers
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Dozens gathered on Spruce Street in Albany Sunday for the capital city's largest pop-up market. Market-goers were able to listen to live performances while looking for hidden gems from local vendors. Ivan Pavlovich of Offbeat Rarities told CBS 6 what he enjoys the most as...
5 things to know this Memorial Day
It's Memorial Day, and cities and towns around the Capital Region are gearing up for their Memorial Day parades. Although the weekend was nice, today there will be some showers and storms later in the afternoon, according to Meteorologist Matt Mackie.
Harding Mazzotti offering $20 Uber vouchers for Memorial Day
A local law firm wants to keep people in the Capital District safe wherever they go this Memorial Day. Harding Mazzotti is offering $20 Uber vouchers in Albany. They’re available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those vouchers are good from noon until midnight. The law firm is hoping this...
Wynantskill homeowner crying foul over incomplete work by contractor
A Wynantskill homeowner believes she was scammed by a local contractor, she said. The homeowner, who did not wish to be identified, said she hired Hodorowski Homes to build her dream home. She closed on the home in November and moved into it in December. She paid over $400,000 for...
Two Berkshire County men accused of drug trafficking
Two Berkshire County man are facing drug trafficking charges. George Stewart, 44, of Pittsfield, is accused of possessing 300 grams of cocaine and an illegal firearm. He also had an outstanding warrant, according to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office. Stewart was arraigned Friday on charges of trafficking in cocaine and five weapons charges. He is being held on $250,000 cash bail.
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