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One Dead, Two Hurt After Late-Night Crash Shuts Down Route 30 in Amsterdam

Route 67 & Waite Rd. — Approximate Site of Historical Fatal Crash. One person is dead and two others were being treated at a hospital after a two-car crash shut down a stretch of State Highway 30 near Miami Avenue in the Town of Amsterdam late Friday night. Three people were rushed to St. Mary's Hospital following the collision, and deputies who responded to the scene described finding heavy debris scattered across the roadway along with multiple injuries.

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Six-time felon sentenced to prison in Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — A six-time convicted felon has been sentenced to 4 to 8 years in state prison following his conviction for violating an order of protection, Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby announced. Michael Bertone, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to the maximum term permitted by...

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Schenectady's Congregation Beth Israel plans to close next year due to declining membership

Congregation Beth Israel plans closure after struggling with declining membership.

Schenectady, NY · 2h

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Schenectady woman accused of inappropriate online contact with child met through gaming

New York State Police on Thursday announced a Schenectady woman has been charged with first-degree disseminating indecent material to minors and endangering the welfare of a child.

Schenectady, NY · 2d

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Schenectady Gives Sheridan Plaza Smoke Shop 30 Days to Address Zoning Citation

A smoke shop operating at Sheridan Plaza has been cited because smoke shops are not allowed in the plaza’s C-2 mixed-use commercial zone, City Planner Jack Connelly said, according to The Daily Gazette. Property owner Eric Jacobov has 30 days to comply with city regulations. Jacobov told the newspaper he was unaware the tenant had received a citation.

Schenectady, NY · 2d

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Saratoga County first responders mourn loss of fire captain, correction officer

Fire departments and law enforcement agencies across Saratoga County are mourning the loss of a local fire captain and correction officer.

Saratoga County, NY · 6h

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1 dead, 2 injured after car crash in Montgomery County

One person is dead and two others are injured following a car crash in the town of Amsterdam Friday night, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

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Schenectady man arrested for trying to use fraudulent check

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joseph E. Blaney on an arrest warrant issued by the Halfmoon Town Court.

Halfmoon, NY · 5h

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

Albany man arrested after stabbing two people

On November 12, Albany Police responded to a residence on Manning Boulevard for reports of a stabbing.

Albany, NY · 5h

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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.

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Rivers Casino hosts open interview days for wide range of positions

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — Rivers Casino Schenectady is looking to add new team members across several departments and will host two Open Interview Days this week. Job seekers will have an opportunity to meet directly with department leaders, participate in on-the-spot interviews and potentially receive job offers that day. Applicants should bring a current resume.

Schenectady, NY · 2h

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

GlobalFoundries breaks ground on new semiconductor manufacturing plant

GlobalFoundries has broken ground on a major new chip plant in Malta, launching the first phase of a wider expansion backed by New York state. On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the groundbreaking of a $10 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in Saratoga County. The project is part of a $12.3 billion expansion at the Luther Forest Technology Campus and is expected to create more than 1,100 high-skilled manufacturing jobs while supporting thousands of construction and industry-related jobs in the Capital Region.

Malta, NY · 2d

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Woman arrested on forgery charge in Milton

MILTON, NY — State Police arrested a Ballston woman on forgery and larceny charges on Nov. 6, 2026. Sharon M. Passaretti, 50, of Ballston, was charged with second-degree forgery and petit larceny. Troopers received a complaint on Oct. 6, 2026, from a Fulton County resident reporting fraudulent bank activity...

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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 · 1d

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Man arrested on weapons charges in Albany, NY

ALBANY, NY — A 36-year-old Albany man was charged with weapons possession Friday morning after being found in possession of a loaded handgun. Officers responded to a residence on Ten Broeck Street near Clinton Avenue around 6:40 a.m. for reports of a person with a weapon. Upon arrival, officers...

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Colonie house fire kills 2, injures firefighter

COLONIE, N.Y. (WNYT) – A house fire Friday night on Locust Park near Sand Creek Road left two people dead and sent an injured firefighter to the hospital, police told NewsChannel 13’s Mark Mulholland. The Colonie Police Department said police and multiple fire agencies responded Friday, Nov. 13, at about 5:24 p.m. to a reported […]

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Winners of 2026 Capital Region Wing Wars announced

Hundreds of people filled the Franklin Terrace Ballroom in Troy on Saturday for the 21st Capital Region Wing Wars.

Troy, NY · 1h

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Albany, Schenectady counties issue Code Blue alerts

With temperatures dropping Friday night around the region, both Albany and Schenectady counties have declared Code Blue alerts. Those in need of shelter in Albany County are being directed to the Capital City Rescue Mission (259 S. Pearl St.) or the Safe Haven Drop-In Center (26 S. Swan St.) in Albany. They can also call the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society's Homeless Hotline at (518) 463-2124.

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