Albany, NY

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Cohoes, NY

COHOES, NY (WRGB) — A five time convicted felon was arrested for the second time this month on drug charges, according to Cohoes Police. According to police, officers, back on March 27, just before 7:30 PM witnessed a hand-to-hand transaction between Harris and an occupant in a gray vehicle.

Man arrested, facing list of drug charges, his second arrest in a month

Massachusetts State

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 shooter in schools. In the Capital Region, half a dozen schools in Albany and Rensselaer County went into an immediate lock down over reports of an active shooter. One district still had students on the bus when the lock down was initiated.

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

Vermont State

Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — A Vermont Sheriff's deputy, accused of his involvement in an officer involved shooting in Saratoga Springs is expected in court on March 28th. According to officials with a Saratoga County Court, Vito Caselnova is expected to be arraigned on a sealed indictment. Police say,...

Vermont Sheriff's deputy involved in Saratoga Springs shooting due in court

Tennessee State

Pittsfield, MA

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WRGB) — In the wake of Monday's mass school shooting in Tennessee -- several communities in Massachusetts are reporting hoax calls of violence. Pittsfield police say several schools received calls of "critical incidents.” The calls were determined to be false and are referred to as quote "swatting" -- which they defined as callers attempting to trigger a swift and strong response from law enforcement.

Pittsfield police respond to 'swatting' at high school

Schenectady, NY

Four shootings 8 guns were recovered in the span of a week. Residents in the city of Schenectady are concerned “ I do myself feel unsafe most of my time living here in Schenectady, I don’t condone violence. I will say that things need to change for the better.” said Adept, no last name given.

Residents express concerns over recent Schenectady shootings

Catskill, NY

CATSKILL, NY (WRGB) — An early morning fire has claimed the life of one person, according to the Catskill Fire Department. Fire crews from Catskill Fire Company responded to a fully involved fire on Lower Main Street, just before 6:30 AM Wednesday. Fire officials say first responding crews made...

Explosion, fire tears through Catskill home that claimed the life of person trapped inside

Saratoga County, NY

Ballston Spa, NY

BALLSTON SPA, NY (WRGB) — A 14 year-old Ballston Spa High School student is currently in the hospital -- after being hit by a car just off campus Monday afternoon. The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened on Ballston Avenue -- at the 2:30 p.m. dismissal time.

Ballston Spa student recovering, struck by car just off school campus

COHOES, NY (WRGB) — Tonight -- the city of Cohoes common council deciding to table the decision to approve a contract with ambulance provider Ambulnz. The board of managers had reviewed three bids - from Ambulnz, Mohawk and the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Ambulnz was the lowest bidder-- and would charge the city $50,000 a month.

Cohoes council tables approval of contract with Ambulnz

SCHENECTADY - Violent fights in schools have been a troubling trend CBS 6 has been following, and we've obtained another exclusive video. This time it's from the high school in the Schenectady City School District. We've blurred the video because minors are involved. The district says this took place last...

EXCLUSIVE: Video shows 'hallway fight involving four students'

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The elderly mother of the suspect that prompted the lockdown at Albany Medical Center Monday has died. Neighbors tell CBS6 that Dino Savoca, 61 of Colonie, wanted to bring his 97-year old mother home after spending weeks at the hospital. “He would go to the...

Know Your Rights: Who makes medical decisions when a hospital patient can't

Whitehall, NY

According to the American Trucking Association, the truck driver shortage is around 64,000 drivers this year. That number is expected to grow to record levels in 2024. Sawyer Ostrander is helping that gap. Ostrander, who is an 18-year-old senior at Whitehall Central, already has his Class A Commercial Driver’s License....

Whitehall student paves the way for future truck drivers

New York City, NY

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) - Hundreds gathered at the War Room at the Albany State Capitol to rally, demanding lawmakers and Governor Kathy Hochul do more with steep rent hikes. They are looking to pass the Good Cause evictions protections, as well as the Housing Access Voucher Program. The law would...

Hundreds rally at Albany Capitol, calling on Hochul to do more with rent hikes, evictions

Albany, N.Y. (WRGB) — In order to help the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's failing finances during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2024 budget proposal included a hefty payroll tax increase. In its one-house budget proposal, the New York State Assembly responded with other alternatives, including Uber surcharges and streaming...

Assembly's 'Netflix tax' proposal for MTA draws Upstate frustration

Niskayuna, NY

NISKAYUNA, NY (WRGB) — Ask anyone around Niskayuna who 'Coach Neal' is - they're sure to know. James Neal has made a name for himself over the past 27 years as a tennis coach at the high school. He never planned on becoming a coach, but as we all know, life is unpredictable. He's currently heading up both the boys' and girls' tennis teams. He also teaches in community clinics, camps and private lessons.

Coach's tough love style of coaching tennis wins over students of all ages

Green Island, NY

Watervliet, NY

Loudonville, NY

Newtonville, NY

Wynantskill, NY

Menands, NY

Latham, NY

Waterford, NY

Colonie, NY

Cropseyville, NY

Roessleville, NY

Rensselaer, NY

Melrose, NY

Poestenkill, NY

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Clifton Park, NY

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Troy man accused of setting off explosives that damaged SUV

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A Troy man faced an Albany County Judge, arraigned on charges, accused of setting off an explosive that damaged a...

Troy man accused of setting off explosives that damaged SUV

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