GAROGA, NY -- Pieces of the airplane that crashed near Garoga, NY on Route 29 are now scattered across a 1 square mile debris field. "I heard this airplane made a circle, then two circles around," saidMore >>
A volunteer Angel Flight crash in Ephratah killed two Friday night, and a search is underway for the missing pilot.More >>
EPHRATAH, N.Y. - Search teams headed home after hours of scouring fields and a pond where a plane that crashed remained Saturday night. Still no sign of the third victim, and no details about how it happened."YouMore >>
Search teams headed home after hours of scouring fields and a pond where a plane that crashed remained Saturday night. Still no sign of the third victim, and no details about how it happened.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A former New York state insurance agent is accused of taking an elderly couple's retirement savings and never investing the money they gave him. According to state Attorney GeneralMore >>
A former New York state insurance agent is accused of taking an elderly couple's retirement savings and never investing the money they gave him.More >>
Thousands of athletes joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race Saturday, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line.More >>
Rosy Spraker was only a half-mile from the finish line of her seventh Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. She received her medal later in the mail at her Lorton, Va., home. But she couldn't bring herself to wear it...More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The New York state Department of Labor is monitoring rides at 49 carnivals and fairs over the Memorial Day weekend. The department is responsible for monitoring thrill rides at theMore >>
The New York state Department of Labor is monitoring rides at 49 carnivals and fairs over the Memorial Day weekend.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y.---It's a charter school success story dating back to 2005. That's when Kipp Tech Valley was founded, with its first group of fifth graders. Those fifth graders are now graduating high school.More >>
It's a big milestone for the charter school, with 82 percent of its first graduating class heading to college in the fall.More >>
RENSSELAER, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities say police divers will be back in the Hudson River to resume the search for a man who went into the water while fishing from an Albany-area dock. Police in RensselaerMore >>
The body of 25-year old John Dandrow, who went into the Hudson River while fishing from an Albany-area dock, has been recovered by authorities.More >>
TROY, N.Y. -- Due to expected rain, winds, and low temperatures Rensselaer will conduct its annual Commencement ceremony indoors at the Houston Field House at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, adjacent to the East CampusMore >>
Due to expected rain, winds, and low temperatures Rensselaer will conduct its annual Commencement ceremony indoors at the Houston Field House at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, adjacent to the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) Stadium where the outdoor ceremony was to have taken place.More >>
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. – Gloversville Police are currently investigating reports of a dog being stolen from the Regional Animal Shelter overnight. According to shelter employee Rene Earl, a volunteer showedMore >>
The dog stolen from Regional Animal Shelter overnight has been returned by Animal control.More >>
DALTON, Mass. - Family, friends and supporters gathered Friday for the funeral of a Berkshire County soldier killed in the line of duty. Funeral services for 24-year-old U.S. Army Specialist Mitchell Daehling,More >>
Family, friends and supporters gathered Friday for the funeral of a Berkshire County soldier killed in the line of duty.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Memorial Day is a day when Americans remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. Various celebrations, memorials, and parades will take place throughoutMore >>
Memorial Day is a day when Americans remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces.More >>
STILLWATER, N.Y. – A 21-year-old man was arrested after he hosted a hay field party that damaged private land. Stillwater Police say Daniel A. Glogowski, 21, of Stillwater hosted a party in a hay fieldMore >>
A 21-year-old man was arrested after he hosted a hay field party that damaged private land.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The New York state attorney general's office is warning New Yorkers against scam robocalls targeting seniors and offering free medical alert equipment with back-end fees for monitoring. TheMore >>
The New York state attorney general's office is warning New Yorkers against scam robocalls targeting seniors and offering free medical alert equipment with back-end fees for monitoring.More >>
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Saratoga County Sheriff's Department says a 41-year-old man killed himself when deputies arrived at his house to arrest him on burglary charges. Matthew Johnson of CliftonMore >>
The Saratoga County Sheriff's Department says a 41-year-old man killed himself when deputies arrived at his house to arrest him on burglary charges.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, travel plans are in the works for many residents across the region and that means crowded highways and roadways can be expected as they lookMore >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, travel plans are in the works for many residents across the region and that means crowded highways and roadways can be expected as they lookMore >>
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >>
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...More >>
All that is left of Shayne Patterson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed...More >>
Students from a suburban Oklahoma City elementary school destroyed by this week's tornado reunited with their teachers Thursday and collected whatever could be salvaged from the ruins.More >>
NEW LEBANON, N.Y. - A man arrested under the New York SAFE Act for having two extra bullets in his handgun will be arraigned in New Lebanon Town Court on Thursday. 31-year-old Gregory Dean of HopewellMore >>
The Columbia County District Attorney has decided to drop the charge a man was initially facing under the New York SAFE Act for having two extra bullets in his handgun.More >>
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - A Schenectady man is working to get his good name and his job back after he says he was falsely accused in an alleged drug ring. Joshua Hunter, 35, was arrested in February duringMore >>
A Schenectady man is working to get his good name and his job back after he says he was falsely accused in an alleged drug ring.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:01:03 GMT
TROY, N.Y. - Crews in Troy have been working for the past two days to repair a giant sinkhole in the middle of Lincoln Avenue, a quiet residential street, in the city.The sinkhole trippled has in sizeMore >>
Crews in Troy have been working for the past two days to repair a giant sinkhole in the middle of Lincoln Avenue, a quiet residential street, in the city.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:00:58 GMT
Police have cleared the scene at the College of Saint Rose. The incident was investigated and determined to be unfounded. There is no official word on what caused the heavy police response in the firstMore >>
Albany Police were called to the College of Saint Rose early Thursday afternoon after a person told school security they saw a man with a gun, but officers found it was actually an umbrella.More >>
DALTON, Mass. - Family, friends and supporters will gather to remember and honor a Berkshire County soldier killed in the line of duty during his wake on Thursday.Calling hours for 24-year-old U.S. ArmyMore >>
Family, friends and supporters will gather to remember and honor a Berkshire County soldier killed in the line of duty during his wake on Thursday.More >>
NEW LEBANON, N.Y. - Captured and scheduled to appear in court, a man is facing a slew of charges that police say stem from sexual text messages he sent to his son's 14-year-old girlfriend. John White,More >>
Captured and scheduled to appear in court, a man is facing a slew of charges that police say stem from sexual text messages he sent to his son's 14-year-old girlfriend. More >>
NISKAYUNA, N.Y.---3,154 people voted no to Niskayuna's budget Tuesday night, a budget which proposed 5.76 percent tax levy increase. Now, the board of education goes back to the drawing board and someMore >>
3,154 people voted no to Niskayuna's budget Tuesday night, a budget which proposed 5.76 percent tax levy increase. Now, the board of education goes back to the drawing board and some residents are worried about the possible cuts to come.More >>
SCHENECTADY, NY -- The deluge of water dumped on Schenectady from Wednesday afternoon's severe thunderstorm was too much for some of the roads to handle. "A lot of water came out of no where seemingly,"More >>
The deluge of water dumped on Schenectady from Wednesday afternoon's severe thunderstorm was too much for some of the roads to handle.More >>
A Chechen immigrant shot to death in central Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent had several ties to that of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects who authorities were questioning him about at the...More >>
A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent implicated himself in a triple slaying that officials believe may have been connected to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev,...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:18:41 GMT
Bailey Wind has recently resumed her love of diving while still trying to recover from the horrific accident she was in last December. Bailey spoke with the NEWS CENTER saying how difficult it is toMore >>
Bailey Wind has recently resumed her love of diving while still trying to recover from the horrific accident she was in last December.More >>
Troy, N.Y. - Thousands of public record exemption forms stemming from the New York Safe Act are piling up at County Clerk offices. The NEWS CENTER spoke with two clerks who say the problem seems neverMore >>
Thousands of public record exemption forms stemming from the New York Safe Act are piling up at County Clerk offices. The NEWS CENTER spoke with two clerks who say the problem seems never ending.More >>
A brave scout leader who may have prevented further violence has emerged as an unlikely hero in the apparent terror attack that left one man dead on the streets of London.More >>
A brave scout leader who may have prevented further violence has emerged as an unlikely hero in the apparent terror attack that left one man dead on the streets of London.More >>
TROY, N.Y. - There will be no shortage of great food and family entertainment at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater in downtown Troy this summer. On Wednesday Troy Mayor Lou Rosamilia and the City of TroyMore >>
There will be no shortage of great food and family entertainment at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater in downtown Troy this summer. See a full schedule here. More >>
TROY, N.Y. - Troy Police Department sadly reported the death of their beloved police horse 'Big Ben' on Wednesday.Troy Police Captain John Cooney says Ben passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday.More >>
Troy Police Department sadly reported the death of their beloved police horse 'Big Ben' on Wednesday.More >>
COPAKE, N.Y. (AP) - Torrential rains from a cluster of severe thunderstorms rumbling across upstate New York caused local flooding. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in the AlbanyMore >>
Torrential rains from a cluster of severe thunderstorms rumbling across upstate New York caused local flooding.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create tax-free entrepreneurial zones tied to State University of New York campuses. Cuomo's proposal would give full tax credits to new businesses inMore >>
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create tax-free entrepreneurial zones tied to State University of New York campuses.More >>
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week.More >>
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says it has positively identified all 24 victims of Monday's tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area.More >>
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The body of a Berkshire County soldier killed while serving overseas is brought home to his family, friends and supporters on Wednesday.The body of 24-year-old U.S. Army SpecialistMore >>
The body of 24-year-old U.S. Army Specialist Mitchell Daehling, of Dalton, killed in Afghanistan last week has returned home.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York lawmakers have presented a bill Wednesday which would prohibit smoking in private vehicles where minors under the age of 14 are passengers.Assemblyman David Wepin (D-Fresh Meadows)More >>
New York lawmakers have presented a bill Wednesday which would prohibit smoking in private vehicles where minors under the age of 14 are passengers.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:21 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:21:51 GMT
School budgets across the state will before voters Tuesday, as district residents head to the polls to weigh in on spending plans that often mean a hike in taxes. Staff reductions, program cancellationsMore >>
School budgets across the state will be voted on Tuesday, as district residents head to the polls to weigh in on spending plans that could mean a hike in taxes.More >>
COPAKE, NY -- People in Copake they believe they saw a funnel cloud forming. One man caught the entire thing on camera. You could hear Dean Thomas shouting Tornado as he recorded a strange cloud formationMore >>
People in Copake they believe they saw a funnel cloud forming. One man caught the entire thing on camera. You could hear Dean Thomas shouting Tornado as he recorded a strange cloud formation in Copake. Dean is a meteorology students from Connecticut. Tuesday night he followed the weather patterns all the way to Columbia county. "You see the rotation you see the wall cloud," he said.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- According to a report by the NY Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance the state spent more than $460 million on the SNAP program, also known as food stamps, during the month ofMore >>
According to a report by the NY Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance the state spent more than $460 million on the SNAP program, also known as food stamps, during the month of January alone.More >>
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives,...More >>
WHITEHALL, NY. – It's been 24 hours since the deadly tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma and Jessica Crosier tells us she still hasn't heard from her grandparents. "My anxiety level is very high right now, newsMore >>
It's been 24 hours since the deadly tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma and Jessica Crosier tells us she still hasn't heard from her grandparents.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - More than 400,000 postcards lobbying for the repeal of the New York SAFE Act will be delivered in Albany on Tuesday.This is part of a rally in which more than 200 gun owners and activistsMore >>
More than 400,000 postcards lobbying for the repeal of the New York SAFE Act will be delivered in Albany on Tuesday.More >>
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept...More >>
I left the office in Oklahoma City as soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV. I had photographed about a dozen twisters in the past decade, and knew that if I didn't get in my car before the funnel cloud hit, it would...More >>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.More >>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:23:46 GMT
BROADALBIN, N.Y. - The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is currently involved in an underwater search at the Great Sacandaga Lake near the Broadalbin Boat Launch for two men who went fishing on SaturdayMore >>
State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office continue their search Tueasday at Great Sacandaga Lake near the Broadalbin Boat Launch for two men who went fishing on Saturday and failed to return home.More >>
Red CrossTo donate, text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to give $10 or you can donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund online at http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donationsDonate by phone at 1-800-RED CROSSIfMore >>
Find ways to help the victim of the May 20th tornado in Oklahoma. More >>
Reusable shopping bags are pretty popular these days. Many stores are even selling them to customers and offering discounts for people who bring their own bags rather than using plastic. They are alsoMore >>
Reusable grocery shopping bags are pretty popular these days. Many stores are even offering discounts for people who bring their own bags rather than using plastic. But what you can't see inside those bags could actually be a big problem.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A local third grade teacher is on paid administrative leave tonight, while the State Education Department investigates suspicious tests. A high number of eraser marks and highlights areMore >>
A local third grade teacher is on paid administrative leave tonight, while the State Education Department investigates suspicious tests.More >>
Commuters who manage to make it from southwest Connecticut to New York City for work should consider staying in the Big Apple all week as crews begin rebuilding 2,000 feet of track following a commuter train...More >>
Commuters navigated a patchwork of cars, trains and buses along Connecticut's shoreline Monday, encountering lengthy delays as authorities probed the cause of a train collision that disrupted one of the nation's...More >>
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for...More >>
QUEENSBURY, N.Y. – It's not quite $590.5 million, but Saturday's Powerball drawing is still pretty exciting for a group of restaurant workers in Queensbury who say they hold a $1 million winning ticket. TheMore >>
It's not quite $590.5 million, but Saturday's Powerball drawing is still pretty exciting for a group of restaurant workers in Queensbury who say they hold a $1 million winning ticket.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – Acknowledging that serious mistakes were made in the New York State Assembly's handling of the sexual harassment accusations against former member Vito Lopez, Assembly Speaker Sheldon SilverMore >>
Acknowledging that serious mistakes were made in the New York State Assembly's handling of the sexual harassment accusations against former member Vito Lopez, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced a series of reforms Monday.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Albany police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Broad Street on Saturday. Officers responded to the area of Third Avenue and Broad Street at 1 a.m. for a report of shots fired.More >>
Albany police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Broad Street on Saturday.More >>
TROY, N.Y. - Police in Troy have arrested a woman they say falsely claimed to be suffering from breast cancer in order to collect money.Police say 33-year-old Lee Kryszeski, of 2 Cragin Avenue in Troy,More >>
Police in Troy have arrested a woman they say falsely claimed to be suffering from breast cancer in order to collect money.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A published report says a member of the Assembly's Democratic conference is calling on Speaker Sheldon Silver to resign over his role in a sexual harassment scandal. Assemblyman MichaelMore >>
A published report says a member of the Assembly's Democratic conference is calling on Speaker Sheldon Silver to resign over his role in a sexual harassment scandal.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York's inspector general says state sting operations aimed at the black market in cigarettes had such weak investigative protocols and financial controls that money went missingMore >>
New York's inspector general says state sting operations aimed at the black market in cigarettes had such weak investigative protocols and financial controls that money went missing and prosecutions were dismissed.More >>
Albany, N.Y. - Assemblymen Vito Lopez has avoided a rare scheduled expulsion proceeding that could have taken place had he not resigned Saturday. Assemblymen John McDonald says it's a huge relief to knowMore >>
Assemblymen Vito Lopez has avoided a rare scheduled expulsion proceeding that could have taken place had he not resigned Saturday. Assemblymen John McDonald says it's a huge relief to know Lopez's time at the Capitol is over.More >>
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >>
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - Governor Andrew Cuomo says the major work on a $29 million project to replace the bridge decks on the northbound and southbound Thaddeus Kosciuszko Bridges - commonly known as the TwinMore >>
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the major work on a $29 million project to replace the bridge decks on the Twin Bridges has been completed.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:12:44 GMT
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A 91-year-old Saratoga Springs man is missing after he failed to return home after leaving the Saratoga Springs Police Department on Thursday. Robert Jaenisch went to the policeMore >>
On Sunday, the Saratoga Springs Police Department says Robert Jaenisch was located and returned home to his family. No further details were given.More >>
Hudson Falls, N.Y. - At the Hudson Falls High School Sunday Police displayed what is left of more than 30,000 pieces of stolen items. Costume jewelry, heirlooms, and silverware still waiting to be foundMore >>
At the Hudson Falls High School Sunday Police displayed what is left of more than 30,000 pieces of stolen items. Costume jewelry, heirlooms, and silverware still waiting to be found by owners. Sadly Police say the higher priced items are gone.More >>
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – One-hundred student inventor semi-finalists were celebrated during the Invention Convention 2013 awards ceremony. The convention is an annual student competition open to students throughoutMore >>
One hundred student inventor semi-finalists were celebrated during the Invention Convention 2013 awards ceremony.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – The 14th annual Albany History Fair at Westminster Presbyterian Church explored faith, worship and their impact on the Capital Region. The 2013 theme of the fair was "Faith, Spirit, Community."More >>
The 14th annual Albany History Fair at Westminster Presbyterian Church explored faith, worship and their impact on the Capital Region.More >>
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Runners of all ages rocked out during the Saratoga Performing Arts Center's "Rock and Run" on Sunday. The yearly event held at Spa State park drew hundreds as 20 top local bandsMore >>
Runners of all ages rocked out during the Saratoga Performing Arts Center's "Rock and Run" on Sunday.More >>
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The 9th annual Team Billy Ride & Walk for Research, which raises funds for brain tumor study, kicked off Sunday in Saratoga Springs. Held in High Rock Park, the event is namedMore >>
The 9th annual Team Billy Ride & Walk for Research, which raises funds for brain tumor study, kicked off Sunday in Saratoga Springs.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A New York assemblyman accused of sexually harassing young women staffers for years says he will resign before he's expelled from the Legislature. Assembly Speaker Sheldon SilverMore >>
A New York assemblyman accused of sexually harassing young women staffers for years says he will resign before he's expelled from the Legislature.More >>
Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent more than 60 people to Connecticut hospitals, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested...More >>
The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, but a fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is...More >>
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. -- Coulson's News Center tells the NEWS CENTER they've done more sales Friday than they would normally do for the lotto in one month, tons of people hoping to get their hands on the $600More >>
Coulson's News Center tells the NEWS CENTER they've done more sales Friday than they would normally do for the lotto in one month, tons of people hoping to get their hands on the $600 million Powerball jackpot.More >>
WATERVLIET, N.Y. - Saint Ann, a Maronite Catholic church formerly based in Troy, was officially "dedicated to God" Saturday, with a procession and a consecration ceremony. In 2004, extensive repairs andMore >>
Saint Ann, a Maronite Catholic church formerly based in Troy, was officially "dedicated to God" Saturday, with a procession and a consecration ceremony.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – The annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk was held at the Crossings of Colonie Saturday to help raise funds to fight the disease that affects thousands worldwide. Cystic fibrosis is an inheritedMore >>
The annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk was held at the Crossings of Colonie Saturday to help raise funds to fight the disease that affects thousands worldwide.More >>
By MICHAEL GORMLEY and MICHAEL VIRTANENAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York's Assembly next week will begin a rare and uncertain effort to expel 1 of its veteran Democrats, who is accused ofMore >>
New York's Assembly next week will begin a rare and uncertain effort to expel 1 of its veteran Democrats, who is accused of groping and intimidating young female staffers.More >>
TROY, N.Y.---Since the SAFE Act went into effect, there have been a number of controversies surrounding it. Now, another county is taking a stand against one of its provisions, by sealing all pistol permitMore >>
Pistol permits are public information, but along with the SAFE Act came the option for permit holders to sign an exemption form, allowing their information to be private. Rensselaer County Clerk Frank Merola says this is a giant financial burden on the county and has taken the matter into his own hands, asking other county clerks to do the same.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A young boy who lost his mother and brother in a car accident in March is getting a very special treat Friday. Matthew Sleight, 7, was in the crash along State Route 67 in the town ofMore >>
A young boy who lost his mother and brother in a car accident in March is getting a very special treat Friday.More >>
An emotional day in a Columbia County courtroom Friday during the sentencing of 19-year-old Thomas Griffin. Griffin pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter after the car he was driving New Years EveMore >>
An emotional day in a Columbia County courtroom Friday during the sentencing of 19-year-old Thomas Griffin. Griffin pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter after the car he was driving New Years EveMore >>
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Schenectady Police arrested three women during a prostitution sweep Thursday night. Pamela Crippen, 50, Adika Cummings, 31, and Ashley Hoemyer, 23, are all charged with one countMore >>
Schenectady Police arrested three women during a prostitution sweep Thursday night.More >>
BALLSTON, N.Y. - The Guardian House in Ballston, home to nine female veterans, opened their doors to a two-star general and made a call to action Friday.Maggie Kenworthy has lived at the Guardian HouseMore >>
The Guardian House in Ballston, home to nine female veterans, opened their doors to a two-star general and made a call to action Friday.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – Drivers taking the Northway on the weekends won't have to deal with Twin Bridges construction after this Sunday. This weekend, May 18 and 19 are the final days of construction on the southboundMore >>
Drivers taking the Northway on the weekends won't have to deal with Twin Bridges construction after this Sunday.More >>
BOSTON (AP) - Andris Nelsons has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The chairman of the 132-year-old orchestra's trustees made the announcement Thursday. The 34-year-old Nelsons,More >>
Andris Nelsons has been named music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.More >>
TROY, N.Y. - A 17-year-old Troy girl charged with killing her father has now been released from prison after the county dropped the indictment. Trinity Copeland was released from the Rensselaer CountyMore >>
A 17-year-old Troy girl charged with killing her father last year has now been released from jail after the county dropped the indictment.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York State Assemblyman Vito Lopez has announced his resignation Friday morning - a major development after months of speculation and accusations into sexually harassing his own staffMore >>
New York State Assemblyman Vito Lopez has announced his resignation Friday morning - a major development after months of speculation and accusations into sexually harassing his own staff members.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:21 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:21:42 GMT
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - A 20-year-old Schenectady man, the son of a woman charged with beating her grandson to death, has been arrested for allegedly beating his dog with a shovel.The Schenectady County SPCAMore >>
A 20-year-old Schenectady man, the son of a woman charged with beating her grandson to death, has been arrested for allegedly beating his dog with a shovel.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:51:05 GMT
DALTON, Mass. -- Specialist Mitchell Daehling of Dalton, Mass. died earlier this week in Afghanistan. The flag outside Wahconah Regional High School was at half-staff Thursday in honor of the fallenMore >>
Specialist Mitchell Daehling of Dalton, Mass. died earlier this week in Afghanistan.More >>
The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it joined the madness over Powerball, which has seen its jackpot soar to $550 million for Saturday's drawing.More >>
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.More >>
Watch NEWS CENTER Thursday night at 10 p.m. on FOX23, as Steve Caporizzo goes on a puppy mill rescue, bringing home 15 dogs. After the Saturday morning rescue was made, the dogs were brought to be evaluatedMore >>
In April, Steve Caporizzo went on a puppy mill rescue, bringing home 15 dogs. After the Saturday morning rescue was made, the dogs were brought to be evaluated and checked medically, a complicated process as the dogs had been living in deplorable conditions.More >>
COHOES, N.Y. -- The Cohoes School Board will discuss allegations against the high school principal, Joe Rajczak, who is accused of buying 500 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition on school grounds. RajczakMore >>
On Thursday night the Cohoes School Board listened to public comments about allegations against the high school principal, Joe Rajczak, who is accused of buying 500 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition on school grounds.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Greener transportation can range from walking, riding a bike, opting to use public transportation or simply maintaining your vehicle to drive efficiently. As a part of the first annualMore >>
As a part of the first annual "Green Your Commute Day" in the Capital Region, the State Department of Environmental Conservation has partnered with CDTA to urge commuters to be more environmentally conscious this Friday.More >>
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $475 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing.More >>
The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million.More >>
LATHAM, N.Y. - Crews are on the scene of a fire at Handy Andy's food store in Latham.The fire broke out at the store on Watervliet Shaker Road/Route 155 Thursday afternoon. Currently Route 155 near RouteMore >>
Crews are on the scene of a fire at Handy Andy's food store in Latham.More >>
WATERVLIET, N.Y. -- After many failed attempts, progress is finally being made in the demolition of St. Patrick's bell tower. The 150-year-old tower had proven tough to tear down, but Thursday, a heavyMore >>
After many failed attempts, progress is finally being made in the demolition of St. Patrick's bell tower.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - Downtown Albany is about to get a face lift. Lt. Governor Robert Duffy announced revitalization plans of Wellington Row on Thursday; a historic row of buildings on the south side ofMore >>
Lt. Governor Robert Duffy announced revitalization plans of Wellington Row on Thursday; a historic row of buildings on the south side of State Street near the State Capitol, and they already have a tenant.More >>
ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. -- Albany County Executive Dan McCoy is requesting $2.2 million be moved from the budget contingency fund to pay for Albany County Nursing Home expenses. This request comes one dayMore >>
Albany County Executive Dan McCoy is requesting $2.2 million be moved from the budget contingency fund to pay for Albany County Nursing Home expenses.More >>
COHOES, N.Y. - The principal of Cohoes High School has been put on paid administrative leave after he was accused of buying 500 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition on school property. A meeting will be heldMore >>
The principal of Cohoes High School has been put on paid administrative leave after he was accused of buying 500 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition on school property.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:44 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:44:35 GMT
Albany, N.Y. - Just before 6 p.m. Albany Police as well as State Police responded to a call outside the Empire Plaza. The NEWS CENTER has a team on scene now.An Albany Firefighter confirmed that thereMore >>
New York State Police in Albany are investigating the death of a man found at the Empire State Plaza. Investigators tentatively identified the man as a homeless person.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - Hundreds gathered in Albany on Wednesday night for the Albany County Democratic Committee meeting where they endorsed City Treasurer Kathy Sheehan for Mayor."I'm very honored to be the nomineeMore >>
Hundreds gathered in Albany on Wednesday night for the Albany County Democratic Committee meeting where they endorsed City Treasurer Kathy Sheehan for Mayor.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y.---We've heard it time and again, the dangers of distracted driving can be deadly. But contrary to popular belief, voice texting poses just as big of a problem as texting with your hands. AMore >>
The study, conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, found when using voice-texting, drivers took longer to complete a text than when typing manually.More >>
Jodi Arias heads back to court Wednesday as jurors consider whether the death penalty should be an option for sentencing the former waitress after convicting her of first-degree murder last week.More >>
The same jury that convicted Jodi Arias of first-degree murder last week took less than three hours Wednesday to determine that the former waitress is eligible for the death penalty in the killing of her one-time lover.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:42:59 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - A New York district attorney says he has completed his investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Assemblyman Vito Lopez, and the lawmaker's conduct was "alarming" but not criminal.More >>
A New York district attorney says he has completed his investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Assemblyman Vito Lopez, and the lawmaker's conduct was "alarming" but not criminal.More >>
WATERVLIET, N.Y. - Saint Ann, a Maronite Catholic church formerly based in Troy, will be officially "dedicated to God" on Saturday, with a procession and a consecration ceremony. In 2004, extensive repairsMore >>
Saint Ann, a Maronite Catholic church formerly based in Troy, will be officially "dedicated to God" on Saturday, with a procession and a consecration ceremony.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gun owners in New York who don't want their registration information available to the public are facing a deadline to file an exemption form with local licensing authorities. StartingMore >>
Gun owners in New York who don't want their registration information available to the public are facing a deadline to file an exemption form with local licensing authorities.More >>
WATERVLIET, N.Y. - The Watervliet Police Department is investigating an incident of Criminal Mischief to equipment on the St. Patrick's Church demolition site. Police say sometime overnight, between TuesdayMore >>
WATERVLIET, N.Y. - The Watervliet Police Department is investigating an incident of Criminal Mischief to equipment on the St. Patrick's Church demolition site. Police say sometime overnight, between TuesdayMore >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - Governor Andrew Cuomo kicked off the third round of competition for the Regional Economic Development Councils Wednesday, awarding a total of $760 million in state funding and tax incentives.AllMore >>
Governor Andrew Cuomo kicked off the third round of competition for the Regional Economic Development Councils Wednesday, awarding a total of $760 million in state funding and tax incentives.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:30:24 GMT
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. - The ice cream truck wars of Gloversville return to the Fulton County Supreme Court Wednesday morning. Sno Kone Joe owners and operators 21-year-old Amanda Scott and her boyfriendMore >>
The ice cream truck wars of Gloversville return to the Fulton County Supreme Court Wednesday morning.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - On Tuesday night, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings announced that he would not seek re-election after nearly 20 years as mayor, Wednesday saying he hopes to spend more time with his family. JenningsMore >>
On Tuesday night, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings announced that he would not seek re-election after nearly 20 years as mayor, Wednesday saying he hopes to spend more time with his family. More >>
Albany, N.Y. - Angelina Jolie announced to the world that she's undergone a double mastectomy, after a test revealed she carried a gene mutation that sharply increased her risk of developing breast andMore >>
Angelina Jolie announced to the world that she's undergone a double mastectomy, after a test revealed she carried a gene mutation that sharply increased her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Now a local woman who also tested positive for the same gene is sharing her story with the NEWS CENTER.More >>
MOREAU, NY -- The Moreau town board made no excuses Tuesday night for hiring a level two sex offender as a part time employee that worked in the towns recreational park two days out of the week for aboutMore >>
The Moreau town board made no excuses Tuesday night for hiring a level two sex offender as a part time employee that worked in the towns recreational park two days out of the week for about ten hours.More >>
ALBANY, NY - After 5 terms, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings said enough is enough. In a letter released to the media, the popluar mayor says he will not seek a 6th term. Jennings was first elected mayor inMore >>
In a letter sent out Tuesday night, Mayor Jennings announced he won't seek re-election this year. Jennings says his love for the city is boundless, but the time has come for him to step aside.More >>
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.More >>
"I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer.More >>
WINDHAM, N.Y. - The Greene County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of a two-car accident in the town of Windham last Thursday morning in which a 71-year-old man was killed.The accident happenedMore >>
The Greene County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of a two-car accident in the town of Windham last Thursday morning in which a 71-year-old man was killed.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended a number of changes to help prevent impaired driving, including reducing the blood alcohol content level that determinesMore >>
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended a number of changes to help prevent impaired driving, including reducing the blood alcohol content level that determines if a driver is legally intoxicated from .08 to .05.More >>
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done,...More >>
One of the world's most glamorous women had an operation that once was terribly disfiguring - removal of both breasts. But new approaches are dramatically changing breast surgeries, whether to treat cancer or to prevent...More >>
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - The New York Lottery says the jackpot for Wednesday's Powerball drawing has been increased to $350 million. The $80 million jump from Saturday's advertised $270 million jackpotMore >>
The New York Lottery said Tuesday that Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot has once again increased, now to $360 million, just $5 million shy of the second highest jackpot in Powerball history.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:19:43 GMT
NEW LEBANON, N.Y. - A man has been charged under the New York State SAFE Act after troopers found he had a handgun in his car with the loaded magazine containing nine rounds of ammunition, rather thanMore >>
A man has been charged under the New York State SAFE Act after troopers found he had a handgun in his car with the loaded magazine containing nine rounds of ammunition, rather than the limit of seven rounds.More >>
WHITEHALL, N.Y. - The Whitehall Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly driving drunk to a fight with another man with four children in the car.Police say 28-year-old Gregory Matteson, of SouthMore >>
The Whitehall Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly driving drunk to a fight with another man with four children in the car.More >>
New Orleans police and federal authorities were searching early Tuesday for a young man who is suspected of opening fire at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, wounding 19.More >>
New Orleans police and federal authorities were searching early Tuesday for a young man who is suspected of opening fire at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, wounding 19.More >>
Vermont is close to joining Oregon, Washington and Montana as states allowing doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients who request it.More >>
Vermont is poised to join three other states permitting doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medication to terminally ill patients after the state House approved a compromise bill similar to Oregon's 1997 law.More >>
New Orleans police hope a $10,000 reward and blurry surveillance camera images will lead to arrests in a Mother's Day shooting that wounded 19 people and showed again how far the city has to go to shake a...More >>
Police late Monday identified a 19-year-old man as a suspect in the shooting of about 20 people during a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans, saying several people had identified him as the gunman captured by surveillance...More >>
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A man who made threats to a Skidmore College student saying he would "shoot her and then kill himself" has pleaded guilty in court. Lance Leonard, 49, of Cutthunk, Mass. pleadedMore >>
A man who made threats to a Skidmore College student saying he would "shoot her and then kill himself" has pleaded guilty in court.More >>
COHOES, N.Y. - The Cohoes High School principal is currently under investigation for allegedly purchasing ammunition on school grounds.Superintendent Robert Libby says Cohoes City School District and theMore >>
The Cohoes High School principal is currently under investigation for allegedly purchasing 500 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition on school grounds.More >>
LATHAM, N.Y. – While the late season cold wave has many capital region residents digging up their winter clothing, it also has gardeners scrambling to protect their young plants. "A lot of people wereMore >>
While the late season cold wave has many capital region residents digging up their winter clothing, it also has gardeners scrambling to protect their young plants.More >>
Popular psychologist, columnist, and television and film personality Joyce Brothers has died. She was 85.More >>
By ULA ILNYTZKY Associated Press Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and...More >>
TROY, N.Y. -- New details out of Troy where a third teen has admitted to taking part in the robbery and stabbing death of Takim Smith. Revanel Dunbar was in Rensselaer County Court Monday morning whereMore >>
Revanel Dunbar was in Rensselaer County Court Monday morning where he pleaded guilty to robbery in exchange for 10 years in prison. More >>
AMSTERDAM, N.Y. -- The hunt is on for the man police say crashed his way into a jewelry store to burglarize the place. It happened at Ernesto Morales Jewelry and Repair Center, but the NEWS CENTER is toldMore >>
The hunt is on for the man police say crashed his way into a jewelry store to burglarize the place on Sunday.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:53:26 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Advocates for farmworkers plan a rally at the state Capitol. People will gather Monday afternoon outside the Capitol to call for passage of legislation that would extend labor rightsMore >>
Farmworkers, legislators, and advocates rallied Monday afternoon outside the Capitol to call for passage of legislation that would extend labor rights and protections for workers on New York farms.More >>
ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. -- The county legislature was expected to make its final vote Monday on leasing the Albany County Nursing Home to a private vendor, but that plan has been stalled. Instead the proposalMore >>
The county legislature was expected to make its final vote Monday on leasing the Albany County Nursing Home to a private vendor, but that plan has been stalled. More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - Albany Police are preparing for Thursday's CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge race which is expected to draw in more than 9,000 participants this year.The Workforce Challenge is a 3.5-mile roadMore >>
Albany Police are preparing for Thursday's CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge race which is expected to draw in more than 9,000 participants this year.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:39:49 GMT
WATERVLIET, N.Y. - A demolition crew is putting off its next attempt to tear down the bell tower of the historic St. Patrick's Church. Attempts on Thursday and Friday to pull down the 137-foot-tallMore >>
A demolition crew is putting off its next attempt to tear down the bell tower of the historic St. Patrick's Church.More >>
New Orleans police vowed to swiftly track down the gunmen who wounded 19 people at a neighborhood Mother's Day parade, the latest case of violence flaring up around a celebration in the city this year.More >>
Video released early Monday by New Orleans police shows a possible suspect in the Mother's Day gunfire that wounded 19 people during a neighborhood parade.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:03:10 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. – A deceased male was found Saturday morning in a UAlbany visitor's parking lot according to school spokesman Karl Luntta. The body was reported to the university police early in the day,More >>
A deceased male was found Saturday morning in a UAlbany visitor's parking lot according to school spokesman Karl Luntta.More >>
Watervliet, N.Y. - To many people who attended a flashlight vigil for St. Patrick's Church Sunday to them it's more than just a church. It's a place where they grew up, got married, met friends and foundMore >>
To many people who attended a flashlight vigil for St. Patrick's Church Sunday to them it's more than just a church. It's a place where they grew up, got married, met friends and found faith. More >>
Three New Jersey siblings are safe after police stormed their home and fatally shot their mother's boyfriend who had kept them captive for 37 hours.More >>
After enduring several days of captivity inside a small room of their New Jersey home that also contained the decomposing bodies of their mother and teenage brother, three siblings were finally freed when police stormed the...More >>
Albany, N.Y. - Outdoor stores like Eastern Mountain Sports are now carrying more tick related products they say are in demand. According to the New York State Health Department Lyme Disease cases are onMore >>
Outdoor stores like Eastern Mountain Sports are now carrying more tick related products they say are in demand. According to the New York State Health Department Lyme Disease cases are on the rise in the Capital Region.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – The Tulip Festival is Albany's signature spring event, featuring annual traditions rooted in Albany's rich heritage, over one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine artsMore >>
The Tulip Festival is Albany's signature spring event, featuring annual traditions rooted in Albany's rich heritage, over one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and, of course, over 100,000 tulips!More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – A vigil was held Saturday by Grannies for Peace near the Moses Statue at the Tulip Festival. The women held life size puppets made by Schenectady Grandmother Mabel Leon, representing theMore >>
A vigil was held Saturday by Grannies for Peace near the Moses Statue at the Tulip Festival.More >>
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – This weekend, hundreds of volunteers are helping out at Habitat for Humanity construction sites in all 50 states, including here in New York. The Schenectady County Habitat for HumanityMore >>
This weekend, hundreds of volunteers are helping out at Habitat for Humanity construction sites in all 50 states, including here in New York.More >>
By FRANK ELTMANAssociated Press MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) - Many Americans admit they've done it, but safety experts say drowsy driving is a problem motorists are just starting to wake up to. A fatigue expertMore >>
Many Americans admit they've done it, but safety experts say drowsy driving is a problem motorists are just starting to wake up to.More >>
1. Bold turkey: woman hits cop to kick smoking habit: Think you've heard of every way possible to quit smoking? Etta Mae Lopez came up with a new one: slap a cop and go to jail, where smoking isn't allowed. READMore >>
Top five things to see before you start your day!More >>
ALBANY, N.Y.---The city of Albany is considering putting a possible limit on how long makeshift memorials can stay up. Right now, there is nothing definitive about the plan, only a framework for whatMore >>
The city is worried about the makeshift memorials from a public safety standpoint, with some growing into the streets.More >>
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried in a cemetery in central Virginia, infuriating some members of the area's Islamic community who say they weren't consulted and flooring at...More >>
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried in a cemetery in central Virginia, infuriating some members of the area's Islamic community who say they weren't consulted and flooring at least one...More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-11 02:20:24 GMT
RUTLAND, Vt. - Thursday around 5:17 p.m., the Vermont State Police in Rutland Barracks received a report of a possible endangered female juvenile on West Proctor Road in West Rutland. According to theMore >>
An active investigation and search for a possible endangered and missing girl in Rutland has been scaled back according to authorities.More >>
Lydia began a ten-week fundraising campaign for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicating to funding blood cancer research. She had between MarchMore >>
Lydia Kulbida has been named Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year 2013 after a ten-week fundraising campaign for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicating to funding blood cancer research.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Albany Police say they'll be stepping up security at the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge which will draw thousands downtown next week. It's the first big race in downtown Albany since theMore >>
Albany Police say they'll be stepping up security at the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge which will draw thousands downtown next week.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- As summer approaches, Governor Cuomo is tightening up the ban on smoking in state parks. On top of pools and playground areas, smoking will be banned in public gardens, pavilions and picnicMore >>
As summer approaches, Governor Cuomo is tightening up the ban on smoking in state parks.More >>
TROY, N.Y. – A Troy firefighter and paramedic is speaking out after he was stabbed with a hypodermic needle by a man he was trying to help. Authorities say Joel Burgess, 32, was found on the ground andMore >>
A Troy firefighter and paramedic is speaking out after he was stabbed with a hypodermic needle by a man he was trying to help.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:52:39 GMT
WATERVLIET, N.Y. --Demolition has been well underway for several weeks at St. Patrick's Church, but a large crane is expected to secure and begin removing the last remaining piece Wednesday. ResidentsMore >>
Demolition crews will continue tearing down the 137-foot bell tower of the historic St. Patrick's Church in Watervliet on Monday after several set backs delayed crews on Thursday and Friday.More >>
COLONIE, N.Y.--For commuters travelling on Route 9, there will be a very noticeable, very patriotic, change to the scenery beginning Friday morning. As a part of ‘Operation: Please Remember Me,' 120 full-sizeMore >>
COLONIE, N.Y.--For commuters travelling on Route 9, there will be a very noticeable, very patriotic, change to the scenery beginning Friday morning. As a part of ‘Operation: Please Remember Me,' 120 full-sizeMore >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - The City of Albany has released the Alive at Five line-up for Thursdays during summer 2013, starting June 6th running through August 8th.Shows run from 5-8 p.m. and are held in Albany RiverfrontMore >>
The City of Albany has released the Alive at Five line-up for Thursdays during summer 2013, starting June 6th running through August 8th.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - The City of Albany cherishes its Dutch heritage which can be seen and heard loud and clear at the annual street scrubbing which marks the official start of the Tulip Festival. The annualMore >>
The City of Albany cherishes its Dutch heritage which can be seen and heard loud and clear at the annual street scrubbing which marks the official start of the Tulip Festival.More >>
AMSTERDAM, N.Y. - Alpin Haus says they have $1,000 reward on the table for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the arson on May 1st at their RV store in Amsterdam.The MontgomeryMore >>
Alpin Haus says they have $1,000 reward on the table for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the arson on May 1st at their RV store in Amsterdam.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:04:02 GMT
BRUNSWICK, N.Y. – The Town of Brunswick is under a Boil Water Order after a water sample taken during a routine bacterial sampling on May 6th tested positive for E. Coli. The Town of Brunswick is now requiredMore >>
UPDATE: The boil water advisory for the Town of Brunswick has been lifted.The Town of Brunswick is under a Boil Water Order after a water sample taken during a routine bacterial sampling on May 6th tested positive for E. Coli.More >>
Online dating is very popular these days, and though many have found love, others have found trouble in the form of "Catfishing." Catfishing is when someone fakes and online profile in order to fraudulentlyMore >>
Online dating is very popular these days, and though many have found love, others have found trouble in the form of "Catfishing."More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 9:27 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:27:38 GMT
TROY, N.Y. -- What began as a routine medical call at a Hannaford parking lot in Troy soon turned into a scary situation according to Troy Fire Chief Tom Garett. "Upon arrival we had an individual whoMore >>
Troy Police have arrested and charged a 32-year-old man they say stabbed a firefighter trying to help him during a overdose.More >>
Skygazers across the Australian Outback were among the lucky few to witness a solar eclipse on Friday as the moon glided between Earth and the sun, blocking everything but a dazzling ring of light.More >>
The moon glided between the Earth and sun, blocking everything but a dazzling ring of light, for the few skygazers lucky enough to see Friday's "ring of fire" eclipse in northern Australia and the South Pacific.More >>
1. As I Lay Dying singer caught in murder-for-hire conspiracy sting: The lead singer and cofounder of Christian metal band As I Lay Dying, Tim Lambesis, has been arrested by San Diego County police onMore >>
Top five things to see before you start your day. More >>
NEW YORK -- A former state senator trying to get a more lenient sentence for her role in a corruption scandal after secretly recording other lawmakers has been sentenced. Shirley Huntley, 74, will spendMore >>
A former state senator trying to get a more lenient sentence for her role in a corruption scandal after secretly recording other lawmakers has been sentenced.More >>
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - Heartbreak continues in Schenectady after three children and their father were killed in a house fire which investigators believe was set intentionally, as a fourth child fights forMore >>
Heartbreak continues in Schenectady after three children and their father were killed in a house fire which investigators believe was set intentionally, as a fourth child fights for her life.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A midlevel New York court says state ethics officials can subpoena testimony from the ex-chief of the State University of New York Research Foundation accused of giving a no-showMore >>
A midlevel New York court says state ethics officials can subpoena testimony from the ex-chief of the State University of New York Research Foundation accused of giving a no-show job to the daughter of a powerful legislator.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:12:42 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York's Indian casinos could face competition in their backyards if tribes and the state fail to reach agreements in the coming months. The administration'sMore >>
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York's Indian casinos could face competition in their backyards if tribes and the state fail to reach agreements in the coming months.More >>
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - Two Capital Region residents are being presented with some big checks from the New York Lottery on Thursday! The New York Lottery is says one Schenectady resident is being presentedMore >>
Two Capital Region residents are being presented with some big checks from the New York Lottery on Thursday!More >>
Colonie, N.Y. - Ticket prices are climbing and baggage fees are steep. A recent report shows Albany International Airport ranks as one of the pricier. "I have customers from all over the world whoMore >>
Ticket prices are climbing and baggage fees are steep, and a recent report shows Albany International Airport ranks as one of the pricier airports.More >>
MOREAU, NY -- The Supervisor of the town of Moreau, Preston Jenkins, calls the town's recent hiring of a child sex offender an oversight. Jenkins who did not want to comment on camera says the town hiredMore >>
The Supervisor of the town of Moreau, Preston Jenkins, calls the town's recent hiring of a child sex offender an oversight. d him from the position immediately.More >>
TROY, N.Y.— After receiving reports of shots fired around 8:30 Tuesday night, Troy Police arrested Raysheem Washington more two hours later when they found a fully loaded .9 mm handgun with a high capacityMore >>
After receiving reports of shots fired around 8:30 Tuesday night, Troy Police arrested Raysheem Washington more two hours later when they found a fully loaded .9 mm handgun with a high capacity magazine in his possession.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Friends and relatives of police officers who have died in the line of duty will join state leaders and law enforcement officials for the annual Police Officers Memorial remembranceMore >>
Friends and relatives of police officers who have died in the line of duty will join state leaders and law enforcement officials for the annual Police Officers Memorial remembrance ceremony in Albany.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - A federal judge has released the names of nine people, including six state senators and New York City councilman, secretly recorded by a former New York state senator embroiled in a corruptionMore >>
A federal judge has released the names of nine people, including six state senators and New York City councilman, secretly recorded by a former New York state senator embroiled in a corruption scandal.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-08 19:43:50 GMT
GERMANTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities have started retrieving parts of a World War II-vintage seaplane that crash in the Hudson River last week, killing the pilot. The National Transportation Safety BoardMore >>
Authorities worked throughout the day Wednesday retrieving fragments of a World War II-vintage seaplane that crash in the Hudson River last week, killing the pilot.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has begun a summit of New York business and government leaders to bolster tourism statewide. The governor is trying to map out a better way to showcase New YorkMore >>
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has begun a summit of New York business and government leaders to bolster tourism statewide.More >>
BENNINGTON, Vt. - Police and the FBI officials executed two search warrants at spas in Bennington, Vermont on Tuesday to gather evidence as part of what police are calling an ongoing investigation intoMore >>
Police and FBI officials executed search warrants at two spas in Bennington, Vermont on Tuesday to gather evidence as part of what police are calling an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking and prostitution.More >>
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.---A racing course is damaged just days before a big state rowing meet which will likely draw thousands of people to Saratoga County. The vandals sliced a number of buoys at theMore >>
The vandals sliced a number of buoys at the starting point of the one mile stretch of water which makes up the practice and race course for the Saratoga Rowing Association. This weekend it will host 3,600 high school students for a state championship regatta.More >>
MECHANICVILLE, NY - The Mechanicville Police Department arrested a man accused of possessing child pornography. John Tokos, 35, of Warsaw Ave. was charged with 19 felony counts of possessing an obsceneMore >>
The Mechanicville Police Department arrested a man accused of possessing child pornography.More >>
TROY, NY - A chemical reaction caused a 2-liter soda bottle to explode Tuesday afternoon prompting a hazardous material response on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. According to CaptainMore >>
A chemical reaction caused a 2-liter soda bottle to explode Tuesday afternoon prompting a hazardous material response on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:03:54 GMT
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. - The owners and operators of Sno Cone Joe's were in Fulton County Court Tuesday morning after the City of Gloversville denied the ice cream truck business a renewal of its permit.More >>
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. - The owners and operators of Sno Cone Joe's were in Fulton County Court Tuesday morning after the City of Gloversville denied the ice cream truck business a renewal of its permit.More >>
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - The Schenectady Police Department has arrested a Clifton Park man for an incident which happened near Schenectady High School on Tuesday morning. Police say around 8:15 a.m. near theMore >>
The Schenectady Police Department has arrested a Clifton Park man for an incident which happened near Schenectady High School on Tuesday morning.More >>
ROTTERDAM, N.Y. - A Mohonasen High School teacher has taken action to combat bullying, by wearing the same clothes every day to show students it doesn't matter what's on the outside of a person.Last year,More >>
A Mohonasen High School teacher has taken action to combat bullying, by wearing the same clothes every day to show students it doesn't matter what's on the outside of a person.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Two manholes became dislodged on State Street in Albany by a faulty underground cable early Monday morning in front of Jack's Oyster House and Cook's Deli. The incident is one of severalMore >>
Two manholes became dislodged on State Street in Albany by a faulty underground cable early Monday morning in front of Jack's Oyster House and Cook's Deli.More >>
ROTTERDAM, N.Y. – A Utica man is facing a felony charge after he was found to be driving despite having 26 active suspensions throughout the state. State Police arrested Zachary R. Jordan, 20, of UticaMore >>
A Utica man is facing a felony charge after he was found to be driving despite having 26 active suspensions throughout the state.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-06 20:28:27 GMT
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. - A Saratoga County woman will be sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $500,000 from the Charlton Fire District.Saratoga County District Attorney James Murphy saysMore >>
A Saratoga County woman was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $500,000 from the Charlton Fire District.More >>
AMSTERDAM, NY – Montgomery County Sheriff reports the arrest of Cassandra A. Downs, 32, of Schenectady, for harassment and menacing after threatening to shoot co-workers. According to officials, DownsMore >>
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says a Schenectady woman has been arrested for harassment and menacing after threatening to shoot co-workers at Wal-Mart.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-05-06 19:54:25 GMT
TROY, N.Y. - Parents of a Troy elementary school student say their son was told to lick his desk clean by his teacher.George and Latonia Spencer say their 10-year-old son was caught doodling on his deskMore >>
Parents of a Troy elementary school student say their son was told to lick his desk clean by his teacher.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-06 19:49:06 GMT
NEW YORK - The U.S. Attorney's Office confirms with the NEWS CENTER that Brooklyn Democrat Senator John Sampson has been taken into custody on federal corruption charges Monday morning. Federal prosecutorsMore >>
The U.S. Attorney's Office confirms with the NEWS CENTER that Brooklyn Democrat Senator John Sampson has been taken into custody on federal corruption charges Monday morning.More >>
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. - New York State Forest Rangers were back on the scene of a now contained brush fire that started on Best Road in East Greenbush Sunday.Forest Rangers believe a bon fire is what startedMore >>
New York State Forest Rangers were back on the scene of a now contained brush fire that started on Best Road in East Greenbush Sunday.More >>
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Albany, N.Y. - Friends and family of a missing woman, Ashley Carroll, gathered at the missing persons memoriam in Albany Sunday night. Vigil goers showed that their love and hope of finding her is stillMore >>
Friends and family of a missing woman, Ashley Carroll, gathered at the missing persons memoriam in Albany Sunday night. Vigil goers showed that their love and hope of finding her is still burning like the candles they lit in her honor.More >>
East Greenbush, N.Y. - Firefighters were called to a brush fire near 1323 Best Road just before 3 p.m. When crews arrived the fire had already burned through a few acres of the woods."We deployed hereMore >>
Firefighters were called to a brush fire near 1323 Best Road just before 3 p.m. When crews arrived the fire had already burned through a few acres of the woods.More >>
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – The entire Siena basketball team shaved their heads Sunday to support childhood cancer research. Head-shavings are the signature event of the St. Baldricks Foundation. "Shavees" askMore >>
The entire Siena baseball team shaved their heads Sunday to support childhood cancer research. More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York conservation officials say continuing dry weather has raised the danger of wildfires, advising rural and suburban residents that all residential brush burning is prohibitedMore >>
New York conservation officials say continuing dry weather has raised the danger of wildfires, advising rural and suburban residents that all residential brush burning is prohibited during the usually high fire risk period from March 16 through May 14.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – Seven Capital Region CROP hunger Walks were held Saturday to raise funding for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. In 2012, more than $200,000 was raised to help stop hunger in theMore >>
Seven Capital Region CROP hunger Walks were held Sunday to raise funding for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. – Hundreds participated in the fourth annual Walk4Friendship event Sunday to help raise funds for The Capital Region Friendship Circle. A non-profit, The Capital Region Friendship Circle brings togetherMore >>
Hundreds participated in the fourth annual Walk4Friendship event Sunday to help raise funds for The Capital Region Friendship Circle.More >>
By DAVID B. CARUSOAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's war on smoking is being undercut by light penalties for merchants caught selling cigarettes smuggled in from low-tax states. Right now,More >>
New York City's war on smoking is being undercut by light penalties for merchants caught selling cigarettes smuggled in from low-tax states.More >>
By MARY ESCHAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A natural gas storage and transportation hub being developed in depleted salt mines in western New York's Finger Lakes region is the latest flash pointMore >>
A natural gas storage and transportation hub being developed in depleted salt mines in western New York's Finger Lakes region is the latest flash point in the ongoing battle over hydraulic fracturing.More >>
COHOES, N.Y. – Cohoes firefighters are currently fighting a house fire at 92 Manor Ave. in the city. NEWS CENTER has a crew en route to the scene and we'll bring you updates as officials release information.More >>
Cohoes firefighters are currently fighting a house fire at 92 Manor Ave. in the city.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Cache store in Crossgates Mall is usually known for fashion, but on Saturday, it may have helped save a life. Cache hosted Team Lydia for a bone marrow registry drive and dozens ofMore >>
The Cache store in Crossgates Mall is usually known for fashion, but on Saturday, it may have helped save a life.More >>
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- Clifton Park residents got a chance to get some shopping done and get their voices heard by local lawmakers - all without leaving the mall. Clifton Park Center Mall shoppers gotMore >>
Clifton Park residents got a chance to get some shopping done and get their voices heard by local lawmakers - all without leaving the mall.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- If you're fluent in a foreign language the FBI might have a job for you. The agency is seeking contract linguists, and hosted a career day at Siena College Saturday morning to help fillMore >>
If you're fluent in a foreign language the FBI might have a job for you.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) - Faced with hefty operating costs, the foundation building the 9/11 museum at the World Trade Center has decided to charge a mandatory admission fee of $20 to $25 when the site opensMore >>
Faced with hefty operating costs, the foundation building the 9/11 museum at the World Trade Center has decided to charge a mandatory admission fee of $20 to $25 when the site opens next year.More >>
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