Troy, NY

Ghent, NY

GHENT — At the end of June, the federal government is expected to announce allocations for states to expand their broadband infrastructure, a process that's played out for months, if not years, in many communities. "Our east part of the town has no service, no broadband service," Ghent Town...

Officials say funding isn't the only challenge for expanding broadband access

Albany, NY

Albany County, NY

Schenectady, 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

New York City, NY

ALBANY COUNTY, NY - According to a new update from Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, there are now approximately 175 migrants from New York City being housed in three hotels in Albany County. One of those hotels is the Ramada Plaza on Watervliet Avenue in Albany. Another is the SureStay...

Albany County gives update on migrants sent from New York City

SCHENECTADY, NY - The people of Schenectady heard from the two Democratic candidates running for that city's mayor at a debate Thursday night, hosted by The Daily Gazette and SUNY Schenectady. CBS 6 reporter Emma Quinn was one of 4 panelists. Current Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy is facing off against...

Democratic candidates for Schenectady Mayor face off in debate ahead of primary

Syracuse, NY

Glenville, NY

NY State (WRGB) — It's a tale as old as time -- big rigs striking the rather low railroad bridge above Glenridge Road in Glenville. There have been more than 100 strikes there in recent years -- and each one costs local taxpayers for police response and cleanup efforts.

Everytime a vehicle strikes a NY bridge, you're paying for it

Schoharie, NY

Some settlements have been reached between Schoharie crash victim family members and Mavis Discount Tire Store. But the hunt for justice is still on from those that lost their loved ones in the tragic limo crash, despite operator of the limo company Nauman Hussain remaining behind bars. Hussain, found guilty...

As Hussain remains behind bars, families seek more justice in Schoharie crash

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — An explosion rocks Downtown Schenectady late Thursday night. It happened around 10 p.m. near Frog Alley. According to National Grid, an unground transformer failed near Church Street. No injuries or damage to buildings have been reported. National Grid crews have been on the scene all...

Underground transformer failure triggers explosion in Schenectady

Vermont State

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

California State

Schuylerville, NY

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY (WRGB) — Cassie Wilusz, and the hundreds of other people who call the village of Schuylerville home, know the very distinct sound of one certain small plane all too well. “It’s unexplainable. It instantly sends, through you whole entire nervous system, you feel like you’re gonna be...

Schuylerville pilot accused of 'terrorizing' residents, buzzing over village repeatedly

Philadelphia, PA

CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — The U.S. Marshals Service arrested a double-murder suspect in Center City Philadelphia late Friday morning. At approximately 11:20 a.m., members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested Timothy Taylor, 35, in the 1100 block of Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Taylor is the suspect for the May 13th murder of a woman in Brooklyn, N.Y. and the May 28th murder of a woman in Schenectady, N.Y. Taylor is also the subject of 3 criminal contempt warrants issued by the Schenectady, New York, City Court.

Man sought in Schenectady, Brooklyn murders captured in Philadelphia

Saratoga County, NY

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY (WRGB) — Michael Arnold was arrested this morning at the Saratoga County Airport for violating an order of protection put in place by a judge at the Saratoga town court Tuesday. Arnold is accused of stalking Schuylerville resident Cassandra Wilusz, by air and on the ground. The...

Schuylerville pilot arrested, accused of violating an order of protection

Saratoga Springs, NY

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Investigators with the Saratoga Springs Police Department want any witnesses who may have taken photos or video of an assault in Congress Park to submit them as they work to identify those involved. Police say the dispute involved young people, although they are not releasing exact...

Saratoga Springs Police investigate reported assault on juvenile in Congress Park

Rhode Island State

ALBANY, NY - According to the Albany County Sheriff's Office, a man wanted out of Rhode Island and considered a fugitive from justice is now in custody, awaiting extradition. Sheriff Craig Apple says at about 5:00 p.m. on May 31st, 2023, his deputies spotted a white F-150 pick-up truck on the streets of Albany that had reportedly been stolen out of that city. When those deputies turned on their lights and sirens, they say the truck sped off, prompting the officers to pursue. The Sheriff says the truck stopped only after striking two unoccupied, parked vehicles in the area of S. Main Avenue and Hansen Avenue.

Alleged fugitive from Rhode Island arrested after police pursuit in Albany

Hamilton, NY

SCHUYLERVILLE, NY (WRGB) — CBS 6 continues to look at the mental health challenges plaguing students. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: New documentary 'Anxious Nation' explores mental health crisis among kids. The American Medical Association found at least one in six young people have a condition like anxiety or depression, but only...

As mental health challenges plague more students, District turns to therapy dog

North Greenbush, NY

NORTH GREENBUSH, NY (WRGB) — Police in North Greenbush investigating after someone was stabbed-- That person is recovering. It happened earlier Friday on Pawling Avenue. Police say after the stabbing, the victim went to the Hannaford grocery store to get help. Police say there are no suspects at large...

Police investigate North Greenbush stabbing; victim is recovering

Schoharie County, NY

Schoharie, N.Y. (WRGB) — Nauman Hussain, the man found responsible for the 20 lives lost in the horrific Schoharie limousine crash in 2018, learned his fate in front of a judge Wednesday. Hussain was found guilty of 20 counts of manslaughter in the second degree and faced a maximum...

Convicted on 20 counts of manslaughter, limo company operator sentenced to prison

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — New revelations tonight about a person of interest still being sought for a Schenectady homicide. Officials confirm he's also wanted in connection to the alleged murder of a pregnant woman in New York City. The connection was first reported by the New York Post. The...

Man sought as person of interest in Schenectady murder also wanted in Brooklyn killing

SCHOHARIE, NY (WRGB) — A memorial created almost immediately after the crash has sat in place of where the tragedy happened beside the Apple Barrel Country Store. The foundation of the memorial says following Hussain's guilty verdict a lot of conversation between the victims' families has been happening to add Lisinicchia's name to the Schoharie Crash Reflections Memorial.

Limo driver added to Schoharie Crash Reflections Memorial

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Two 16-year old girls are facing charges in Albany, and their arrests, which were captured on video Wednesday evening in Madison Park continue to ignite controversy. Video of the incident has been getting attention on social media. It shows an Albany Police officer wrestling with...

Arrests of 16-year olds in Albany continue to ignite controversy

Bethlehem, NY

DELMAR, NY (WRGB) — Bethlehem police say a Delmar man's marijuana cigarette ignited lawn debris, causing a fire that destroyed two apartment buildings at a complex in Delmar Tuesday night. Juan Miranda, 35, is charged with Making a False Written Statement. An investigation into the fire revealed he was...

Man arrested after apartment complex fire ignited by marijuana cigarette embers: police

South Dakota State

Mechanicville, NY

It was a scene of utter destruction. Homes wiped out in seconds by winds up to 160 mph, the tornado among the most damaging locally on record. For Mark and Dorine Phelan, the memories of the storm are as clear today, as the day it happened. This was a very...

25 Years Later: Living Through The Mechanicville Tornado

Washington State

Kingsbury, NY

KINGSBURY, NY (WRGB) — One person has died following a single-motorcycle crash on State Route 149 in the Town of Kingsbury. At approximately 7:06 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a call reporting the crash. Upon arrival on the scene, Deputies located the motorcycle off the road and down an embankment. Investigators believe the operator was traveling west on State Route 149 and rounding a bend in the roadway, just east of the County Route 43 intersection, later losing control the motorcycle. There were two other motorcyclists.

One dead after Thursday evening motorcycle crash

ALBANY, NY - The Albany Police Department is reportedly reviewing what happened in Madison Park Wednesday, May 31st around 5 p.m. that led to the arrests of two unidentified 16-year-olds. According to police, an officer on his bicycle was approached by one 16-year-old who officers allege "engaged in an altercation"...

Albany police arrest two 16-year-olds in Madison Park

Altamont, NY

ALTAMONT, NY - One ticket price will no longer get you access to everything at the Altamont Fair. Organizers announced today that for the first time, they are separating gate admission from ride pricing. They say this will give everyone the opportunity to enjoy the fair in the way that suits them best.

Altamont Fair changing ticket price structure

Greene, NY

Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is waiving all adoptions fee for the month of June. Society officials say a longtime friend of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA), who wishes to remain anonymous, has generously offered to sponsor all adoption fees for the month of June. The goal during this time is to...

Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA waives adoption fees for June

Green Island, NY

Watervliet, NY

Loudonville, NY

Newtonville, NY

Wynantskill, NY

Menands, NY

Latham, NY

Cohoes, NY

Waterford, NY

Colonie, NY

Cropseyville, NY

Roessleville, NY

Rensselaer, NY

Melrose, NY

Poestenkill, NY

Averill Park, NY

Glenmont, NY

Delmar, NY

Clifton Park, NY

NewsBreak

Officials say late state budget won't delay lead pipe removals in Troy

TROY, NY (WRGB) — Several lawmakers around New York State and in Rensselaer County have been pushing for more funding to replace lead pipes in the...

Officials say late state budget won't delay lead pipe removals in Troy

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