"They were great people" Princetown community remembers victims of double homicide

Troy — More than 50 people stood on the steps of Troy City Hall on Saturday, sending a message to officials, residents and fellow advocates. Using a microphone and speakers that echoed throughout the area, activists mourned the loss of Tyre Nichols, while demanding an end to police brutality.

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The Albany County Legislature in partnership with the Albany County Sheriff's Office held a gun buyback program. The event, was held at the Westmere Fire House in Guilderland from noon to 4:00 PM. Rewards for turning over a weapon, no questions asked, were $200 for...

FULTON COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — The Fulton County Sheriff's department says around 8:00 Thursday night, 3 longtime friends, including Todd Wheaton were on their snowmobiles on and around Peck Lake. "There had been an area on the lake, where a stream fed into the lake. The lake itself had...

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — According to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, a cat is under their care after it was found abandoned near trash on Sherman Street. The cat was found in a duffel bag on Friday in the area of Sherman Street between Henry Johnson Blvd. and Park St in Albany.

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A Troy man faced an Albany County Judge, arraigned on charges, accused of setting off an explosive that damaged a car in Watervliet. 41-year-old Robert Melendez pleaded not guilty in court on January 25th. He's charged with arson and criminal mischief. He's accused of setting...

Saratoga County — More than 100 people attended a Saratoga County Department of Health Naloxone Kit giveaway last weekend, equipping residents with resources needed to prevent and respond to opioid overdoses. This giveaway came as the County saw 10 overdoses in a 7 day stretch in January, and already...

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man will spend the next 25 years to life in prison. Paul Barbaritano was convicted, found guilty of choking and stabbing 29-year-old Nicole Jennings to death in July of 2019. His attorney says it was a horrible accident during a sexual encounter, something...

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Capital Region could soon see legal, state-regulated cannabis sales as early as next month. Business owner Don Andrews is turning his now CBD shop, Upstate CBD, on Union Street in Schenectady into his dispensary. He tells CBS6’s Briana Supardi that he has already received...

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — After hearing about the success of the MVP Arena in downtown Albany, CBS 6 set out to see what impact this is having on businesses that surround the venue. " The MVP arena is a great arena and a great partner to all businesses indirectly...

Albany — In March, the more than 1.6 million households who have been receiving additional SNAP benefits since April 2020 will once again receive a normal amount. For almost three years, SNAP recipients have been receiving nearly $100 extra per month for groceries. With Congress passing the Consolidated Appropriations...

Albany, NY (WRGB) — Another week down, another week closer to Sectional play in Boy's and Girl's High School Hoops. Some teams have been downright dominant this season, and nothing changed on Friday night. ALBANY @ SCHENECTADY (GIRL'S BASKETBALL) We'll start things off in Girl's Basketball. Schenectady playing host...