Fulton County, NY

Albany, NY

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — It was an apocalyptic scene in Albany Thursday night after a massive fire engulfs the old Doane Stuart school. By 6:30 p.m. flames could be seen soaring above the historic building located on Kenwood Road. Large flames were still ripping through the building at 12 a.m..

Major fire turns vacant Albany school into an inferno

Troy, NY

TROY, NY (WRGB) — The 13-year-old victim from Sunday night's SUV and mini bike crash has been identified by his family as Dre’on Lewis. Lewis is in the fight for his life at an area hospital after the crash, CBS6 Reporter Emma Quinn Facetimed his mom, Tiffany Dgraffenreid Monday evening.

A long road to recovery: Family of 13-year-old SUV, mini bike crash victim share update

Saratoga County, NY

Greenfield, NY

TOWN OF GREENFIELD, NY (WRGB) — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at a home in the Town of Greenfield. According to investigators, on March 19th, just after 7:30 PM, deputies and EMS responded to a home in the Town of Greenfield. to find a 74 year old woman with a fatal gunshot wound.

Man fatally shoots his wife while cleaning, loading gun, according to sheriff's office

(TROY, NY) Realizing you've lost a personal belonging is a terrible feeling. And if it's expensive, there's a good chance you may never see it again. Fortunately, for a Capital Region teenager, luck was on her side. A designer purse she unknowingly left at a restaurant in Troy has been returned to her with everything inside.

Faith in humanity restored; missing purse back with owner months later

Schenectady, NY

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — With nicer weather fast approaching, police across the Capital Region are looking to keep illegal dirt bike and ATVs off the streets. It’s an issue CBS6 has been reporting on for years. Police are trying to warn people that riding these off-road motorcycles and...

Capital Region law enforcement warn of illegal ATV/dirt bike riding on streets

Queensbury, NY

QUEENSBURY, NY (WRGB) — Four people face a mix of felony and misdemeanor charges, arrested March 15 as part of an ongoing State Police drug investigation. On that day, Troopers were observing the area of the Super 8 Motel in Queensbury, due to suspicious activity. Troopers observed multiple vehicles enter the location and exit the motel after a brief interaction with Craig A Webster, 38.

Four arrested amid ongoing drug investigation in Queensbury

Montgomery County, NY

Amsterdam, NY

TOWN OF AMSTERDAM, NY (WRGB) — The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office say two people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop. According to investigators, deputies stopped a vehicle on March 22, 2023 just after 6:00 PM on State Highway 30 in the Town of Amsterdam for a window tint and exhaust violation.

Traffic stop for window tint ends in arrest of two people on drug charges

GUILDERLAND, NY (WRGB) — CDTA is leading construction efforts for a new roundabout at Crossgates mall. The traffic circle would allow access to and from the Northway at the intersection of Crossgates Mall road in front of JC PenneY. Construction will start Monday April 3rd, expected to wrap up...

Construction to begin for new Crossgates Mall traffic circle

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — Police in Schenectady say they have confirmed a city employee was arrested on drug and misconduct charges. According to police 52-year-old Floyd H. Slater, who was the Director of Solid Waste, was arrested, charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and misconduct. The Mayor's...

Former Sch'dy city employee arrested, facing drug and misconduct charges

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A jury has convicted a 47-year-old man on a weapons charge. Alphonso Robinson was convicted of One Count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Police say on June 1st,2022, just before 8:00 PM, officers responded to Morton Avenue and Eagle Street after a tip from a concerned resident about a man armed with a handgun.

Jury convicts man on weapons charge in Albany

Rensselaer County, NY

East Greenbush, NY

EAST GREENBUSH, NY (WRGB) — Brand new DMV offices are open at the new Rensselaer County Offices at 99 Troy Road in East Greenbush. The new office building opened earlier this year. This DMV satellite office consolidates two former satellite officers in Schodack and East Greenbush town halls. This...

Ribbon cut on new DMV offices in Rensselaer County

Fultonville, NY

FULTONVILLE, NY (WRGB) — The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office say they have arrested a Fultonville woman, accused of stealing cash from her employer and covering it up. 34-year-old Kaila M. Tylutki was arrested, charged with 7 counts of falsifying business records and grand larceny. She's accused of stealing cash...

Woman accused of covering up theft of money from employer

Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — Saratoga County honoring a Tuskegee Airman from Saratoga Springs Tuesday during its monthly Honor Deceased Veterans program. Clarence Dart was drafted in 1942. He flew 95 missions during World War II, and was shot down twice. He received two Purple Hearts, for injuries sustained...

Saratoga County honors Tuskegee Airman Clarence Dart

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — An Albany, convicted on a weapons charge, found to be in possession of a loaded illegal handgun was sentenced to prison. 31-year-old Ahquis Tarver was found guilty on January 18th, of criminal possession of a handgun. On Thursday, May 26, 2022 around 6:45 p.m., officers...

Sentencing for man convicted in gun possession case

SCHENECTADY - The Schenectady City School District recently released results of lead levels from water samples collected last month. The district's website lists 43 water outlets across the district that brought back samples with lead levels above five parts per billion (ppb). The biggest offender? Schenectady High School, with 26...

Dozens of school water outlets with lead levels above 'action level'

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A group including legislators, county leaders and residents will gather to demand the state to invest in the project to replace lead pipes in Troy. They're urging New York leaders to include important funding in the final version of the state budget. The city has...

Groups calling on the state for funding to replace lead pipes in Troy, other cities

New York City, NY

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Rail service between NYC and Montreal is scheduled to begin service April 3rd, and people are already buying their tickets. The Adirondack line came to a halting stop in March of 2020. This due to the American and Canadian border closing from the COVID 19...

Amtrak to resume NYC to Montreal service, suspended during pandemic

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Healthcare workers by the bus load arrived at the Albany Capitol with a message for Governor Kathy Hochul: “no healthcare workers in poverty”. These marchers are looking for an open dialogue to address what they say is an understaffed and underpaid workforce that’s been reeling since the pandemic.

Thousands descend on Albany, calling on Governor to reverse healthcare cuts

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 proposed changes to New York bail laws in the 2024 Budget. Crime statistics show that shootings in the state were down 17% compared...

Hochul outlines proposed bail law changes listed in 2024 executive budget

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) on Tuesday announced season tickets for the 2023 season are set to go on sale March 22nd. “The start of spring likely has horseracing fans dreaming of warmer temperatures in anticipation of summer days at Saratoga,” said NYRA Vice President, Sales and Hospitality, Kevin Quinn. “Fans can lock in the best seating selection for all 40 days of the meet with a season ticket to Saratoga Race Course.”

Season tickets for Saratoga's 2023 season go on sale this week

Washington State

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — In Washington, the Government Accountability Office is looking into the status of church-affiliated pension plans nationwide. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara says this is because of the media attention the St. Clare's case has been getting with 1,100 former workers have been without pension payments for years.

St Clare's pension crisis focus of federal oversight probe

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Community mourns after tragic death of man after snowmobile fell through ice

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...

Community mourns after tragic death of man after snowmobile fell through ice

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