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CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man faces charges of reckless endangerment and unlawful imprisonment, accused of driving on I-787 as well as on city streets Friday, with a woman outside the vehicle, on the hood. On Friday afternoon, state police received a report of a vehicle operating...

Additional charges for driver accused of operating a vehicle with a person on the hood

Colonie, NY

CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man is charged with arson and criminal mischief, accused of starting several recent brush fires in the area. Monday morning, at approximately 12:30 AM, the Colonie Police Department, along with the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department and the Town of Colonie Fire Services, responded to the area of Albany Shaker Road and Maxwell Road, for a brush fire on the traffic roundabout. This fire resulted in minor damage to the grassy areas. Shortly after the fire was reported, Colonie Police Officers located an individual nearby. After an investigation, it was determined this individual was responsible for intentionally lighting the fire.

Albany man charged with starting multiple brush fires

Troy, NY

Troy Police are investigating after a 16 year old showed up at Samaritan Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg. Police say the shooting was reported to have happened in the area of River Street in North Central Troy sometime Saturday night. Investigators learned of the shooting from hospital...

16 year old shot in Troy

----- State Police, along with Troy Police are looking for information after they say a Black woman was forced into a car on a street in Troy. The incident, according to information from the Division of Criminal Justice Services, occured on June 2nd, in the area of Peoples Avenue near 15th Street.

Police say woman possibly abducted from Troy has been found safe, no charges filed

New York City, NY

TROY, NY (WRGB) — New York's Division of Criminal Justice Services is asking for help locating Michael J. Hart, a missing vulnerable adult who may be in need of medical care. Hart, 55, is developmentally disabled. He is described as 5'9" tall, weighing 220 pounds. He is white, with...

Vulnerable adult Michael J. Hart reported missing in Troy

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Multiple fire crews are on scene at a structure fire on Madison Avenue in Albany. The blaze is at 858 Madison Avenue, in the Pine Hills neighborhood. Plumes of fire and smoke have been visible for long distances. The first floor of the building houses...

Crews battle fire on Albany's Madison Avenue

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Rutland, VT

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A Vermont man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, convicted of attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. Thomas Cesiro, 69, of Rutland, Vermont, was convicted in October of last year. The trial evidence established that from October 10 to October 20, 2020, Cesiro exchanged more than 1,000 text messages and 9 phone calls with Albany-based investigators who were posing as both a 12-year-old girl and the adult mother of the girl. During one phone call, Cesiro instructed the girl how to conduct a sexual act.

Vermont man sentenced to 10 years for attempting to entice a minor

Schenectady, NY

Multiple agencies responded to a fire Sunday morning at Wagon Train BBQ in Schenectady. Authorities say crews were called to the restaurant at 671 Mariaville Road around 6 a.m. Sunday. A CBS 6 crew saw firefighters and EMS crews from Schenectady, Canaan, and Rotterdam at the scene and smoke coming...

Fire at Wagon Train BBQ prompts power outages

Schuylerville, NY

A Schuylerville man accused of harassing and stalking a woman by flying his plane low over the village has been arrested for violating an order of protection. He faces multiple charges, including resisting arrest and criminal contempt. The order of protection was instated this past Tuesday and includes a no-fly...

Schuylerville pilot charged with violating order of protection, no-fly order

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — As a licensed shop comes up with a new way to sell its product – the state is ramping up efforts to shut down illegal sales. The Capital Region’s first dispensary now offers delivery. CBS6’s Briana Supardi hit the road with Don Andrews, owner of Upstate Canna Co, to see how it’s as simple as ordering a pizza.

Schenectady dispensary now offers delivery as NY cracks down on unlicensed market

Majority owner of the Albany Empire, Antonio Brown is making headlines once again after reports of him being removed from the Hotel where Empire players are lodged. First reported by the Times Union, Brown was reportedly asked to leave the Holiday Inn on Broadway due to loud music and accusations of marijuana use.

Albany Empire owner Antonio Brown, kicked out of hotel over noise, marijuana use reports

Scotia, NY

REXFORD, NY (WRGB) — A community coming together Saturday for a 6-year-old boy from Scotia diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer known as neuroblastoma. Ezekiel McLean was diagnosed with stage four of that aggressive cancer. We spoke with Ezekiel’s mom, who told us what it meant to her...

Community gathers to support Scotia boy facing aggressive cancer

Ballston Spa, NY

BALLSTON SPA, NY (WRGB) — The Tour de Cure -- the American Diabetes Association's largest fundraising event -- was back in Ballston Spa Sunday!. This year marked 30 years of the event -- which sees cyclists riding for a cure to diabetes. The tour aims to serve those living with diabetes and raise money to help fight the disease. This year in particular was important, as it was the first tour since the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive director of the Upstate New York Region of the American Diabetes Association, Jeff Collins, talks about the importance of the event.

Tour de Cure returns to Capital Region, riding for a cure for diabetes

Albany County, NY

CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $26 million in grants for land banks across the state—the goal is to revitalize neighborhoods with abandoned properties –as well as to broaden home ownership. Three land banks in the Capital Region will receive millions from these grants.

Millions in land bank grants coming to revitalize Capital Region neighborhoods

Thousands gathered Sunday for a heart walk to fight against heart disease and stroke. The Capital Region Heart Walk and Run held at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Building campus in Albany. There was a kids’ zone, CPR demos, health education and screenings, and more. A couple of survivors of heart diseases and strokes spoke, sharing their stories. Heather Wells -- a stroke survivor -- urges the importance of paying attention to the early signs.

Heart Walk and Run spotlights the dangers of heart disease and strokes

TROY, NY (WRGB) — The Oakwood Community Center has grown to become a hub in Troy's North Hillside neighborhood- just ask the kids. "We do dancing, we do games, and sometimes we go up to the church to play hide and seek," said 10-year-old Corey Ligons. The community center...

'Keep our kids cool' is the motto for community center AC fundraiser

Canajoharie, NY

CANAJOHAIRE, NY (WRGB) — Senior year in high school is extremely busy with deadlines, tests, prom, senior trips... Well, on top of all of that, a student in Canajoharie devoted herself entirely to someone else that she probably will never meet. Ashlynn Johnson has spent the last 9 years...

Canajoharie senior donates over foot of hair to Wigs for Kids

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — Friday night -- the fight against blood cancer took center stage at Rivers Casino in Schenectady -- As the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society celebrated its 'Albany Visionaries of the Year' finale. The finale is a philanthropic campaign and competition, honoring the leaders dedicated to raising...

'Visionaries of the Year' raise funds for blood cancer research

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — The city of Schenectady holding an event Saturday in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Hundreds of people were in attendance, the event was open to everyone and those who attended enjoyed food, drinks, live music and even performances from drag queens. Those who attended spoke...

Schenectady hosts Pride event with food, drink, music, and drag performances

The Men's March to Abolish Abortion rallying Saturday outside of the Central Avenue Planned Parenthood in Albany. The organization says abortion is “murder,” and Father's Day is an important time to recognize the importance of the pro-life movement. The men participating in the rally marched from the Planned Parenthood to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where women and children joined as well.

Marchers rally to abolish abortion, support personhood

Lake George, NY

Lake George's 40th Americade is in full swing. "It just helps every business," said Monte Cristo's Restaurant Server/Bartender Luke Kelly "kick start the summer and get into the season." It's a week long motorcycle rally bringing in thousands of people including some local organizations. "We empower kids," said Bikers Against...

Americade in full swing bringing boosts to local businesses

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Four arrested amid ongoing drug investigation in Queensbury

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....

Four arrested amid ongoing drug investigation in Queensbury

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