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Sheriff: One dead in two-car crash on State Highway 30 near Miami Avenue in Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM, NY (WRGB) — One person has died after a two-car crash in the town of Amsterdam. According to Montgomery County Sheriff Jeffery Smith, the crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday on State Highway 30 near Miami Avenue. When deputies arrived, they found heavy debris and multiple injuries. Three...

Amsterdam, NY · 1h

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

Saratoga Co.: 6-time felon gets max for violating order of protection

A man received the maximum prison term after a jury convicted him of violating a court order and harassing a woman in Saratoga County.

Saratoga County, NY · 16h

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Adult, child dead after Locust Park fire in Colonie

COLONIE, NY (WRGB) — Two people -- a woman and her young grandchild -- died in a fire in Colonie Friday evening. Another person was injured. At approximately 5:24 pm, the Colonie Police Department and multiple fire agencies responded to a reported structure fire on Locust Park in the Town of Colonie.

Colonie, NY · 8h

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Schenectady County Conservative Party chair wants a top Republican out

But Republican leaders say the Conservative Party under James J. Barrett backs too many Democrats rather than conservative Republicans.

Schenectady County, NY · 2d

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Write-in candidate wins Round Lake mayoral race

The Round Lake mayoral race was an unconventional one as there were no names officially listed on the ballot during the Nov. 3 election.

Round Lake, NY · 15h

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Arrest made in Johnstown burglary investigation

Johnstown Police reported on Thursday that an arrest was made at the end of October in connection to a burglary investigation.

Johnstown, NY · 1d

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Woman arrested on child endangerment charges in Princetown

PRINCETOWN, NY — State Police arrested a woman on charges of disseminating indecent material to minors and endangering the welfare of a child on Nov. 6, 2026. Ansley J. Pope, 22, of Schenectady, was taken into custody following an investigation into inappropriate communications with a minor. Troopers received information...

Princetown, NY · 1d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

Ballston woman accused of stealing from hospitalized victim

New York State Police (NYSP) say a Ballston woman was arrested after investigators said she forged a check from a hospitalized Fulton County resident and took more than $900.

Ballston, NY · 1d

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New Mexican restaurant opens in Amsterdam

A new Mexican restaurant has opened its doors in the town of Amsterdam. Tequila Casa Azul Mexican Restaurant opened at the end of October in Perth Plaza at 4879 Route 30.

Amsterdam, NY · 2d

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Schenectady County approves expanded property tax exemptions

The Schenectady County Legislature announced on Tuesday that two local laws have been approved that will expand property tax exemptions for multiple groups in the community.

Schenectady County, NY · 2d

Times Union

Guilderland residents shocked project they thought they blocked is up for revote

A “do-over” of a vote that appeared to halt a planned 40,000-square-foot warehouse project has led to upset in a small section of town dominated by an industrial park.

Guilderland, NY · 2d

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Saratoga Springs, NY · 2d

Two Saratoga Springs drug investigations lead to arrests

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Two separate narcotics investigations in Saratoga Springs led to the arrests of two men accused of selling methamphetamine and cocaine, with investigators seizing significant quantities of drugs, an illegal firearm and thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds. The investigations, conducted with local, state and...

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Driver with 43 license suspensions arrested after Malta crash: SCSO

A Schenectady man, who had 43 suspensions on 10 separate dates for failing to answer summonses, is suspected of leaving the scene of a property-damage collision on U.S. Route 9 in Malta.

Malta, NY · 2d

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake edges Troy in final seconds for epic Class A football title win

Burnt Hills advances to the state tournament.

Ballston Lake, NY · 8h

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‘I deserve the death penalty’: Cohoes man who killed girlfriend sentenced

Anthony Bechand stabbed Amanda Rodriguez more than 40 times before fleeing into the Adirondacks, where he was captured after a nearly two-week manhunt.

Cohoes, NY · 15h

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Wilton Home Depot Weapon Report Leads to Arsenal Bust at Milton Man's Home

A report of a man showing off a loaded firearm inside a Wilton Home Depot touched off an investigation that ended with deputies searching a Milton residence and finding a cache of illegal weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and a shotgun reported stolen years earlier. Michael R. Mundell, 32, now faces 20 listed counts tied to the discoveries.

Wilton, NY · 2d

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Cats resccued from Glenville mobile home getting sick and dying

A cat rescue organization said some of the 39 cats it pulled from a mobile home in Glenville are dying after testing confirmed feline panleukopenia. At the end of October, Voice for the Voiceless took cats from the home and placed them in foster homes. Shortly after placement, some cats became seriously ill and testing confirmed feline panleukopenia, also known as distemper.

Glenville, NY · 1d

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Schenectady County issues first Code Blue of the season, urges cold weather precautions

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — Schenectady County declared its first Code Blue for the 2026-2027 winter season this week. The current Code Blue order is in effect from 8:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 through Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:00 a.m., as temperatures are forecasted to be below freezing. When a...

Schenectady County, NY · 17h

Times Union

2 crashes on Western Avenue prompt lane closures

Westbound traffic on Western Avenue slowed to a crawl on Wednesday evening after two crashes were reported within a one-mile stretch.

Guilderland, NY · 2d

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