Troy, NY

Schenectady, NY

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

Catskill, NY

Chatham, NY

CATSKILL, NY (WRGB) — State Police say they have arrested a Chatham man, accused of practicing as a psychotherapist without a license. Police say 57-year-old William G. Culley was arrested back on March 18th, charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony. Investigators say the investigation was prompted...

Chatham man accused of practicing as a psychotherapist without a license.

Saratoga County, NY

Ballston Spa, NY

TOWN OF MILTON — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a 19-year-old, accused of assaulting an infant. Investigators say back on March 19th, emergency crews responded in the Town of Milton to a report of a 3 month old infant in respiratory distress. The infant was...

Ballston Spa man accused of violently assaulting 3-month-old

Albany, NY

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

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — Schenectady Police are investigating a shots-fired call that left two houses and a vehicle struck by bullets. At bout 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to the area of Catherine Street and Locust Avenue for reports of shots in that vicinity. On arrival, they located...

Houses, vehicle struck in Catherine Street shots-fired incident, police say

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

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

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

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

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

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

New York City, NY

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

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — According to firefighter union officials, crews are on the scene of a major fire at a former school that could collapse. Albany Permanent Professional Firefighters Association Local 2007 says that crews are on the scene at the vacant old Doane Stuart school and seminary near Mount Hope Drive.

Fire crews battle major fire at vacant Albany school, say officials

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

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

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — According to Albany Police, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 beginning at around 9:00 a.m., 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East membership from around the State of New York will be arriving in Albany for an event at the MVP Arena and rally at the New York State Capitol.

Road closures, parking restrictions. Thousands expected for healthcare rally at Capitol

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

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'

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Dozens in Troy join in call for police reform following death of Tyre Nichols

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...

Dozens in Troy join in call for police reform following death of Tyre Nichols

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