NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. - A black bear that spent the day Wednesday in a North Greenbush tree was released by the state Department of Environmental Conservation Thursday morning.The DEC says the bear wasMore >>
A black bear that spent the day Wednesday in a North Greenbush tree was released by the state Department of Environmental Conservation Thursday morning.More >>
The Cuomo administration has proposed regulations to limit spending by state contractors, including a $199,000 executive salary cap that can only be exceeded using money not from the state. The proposalsMore >>
The Cuomo administration has proposed regulations to limit spending by state contractors, including a $199,000 executive salary cap that can only be exceeded using money not from the state.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:45 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:45:13 GMT
NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. - Two more bears have wandered their way into the Captial Region Wednesday morning. The first bear is walking in Guilderland, near Lydius Street and Carman Road. Police in GuilderlandMore >>
Two more bears have wandered their way into the Captial Region Wednesday morning. More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:13 PM EDT2012-05-15 16:13:54 GMT
RENSSELAER, N.Y. - Another bear has been spotted in the Capital Region. This one was seen traveling out and about in Rensselaer.The black bear was spotted Tuesday morning off exit 7 of I-90, on LincolnMore >>
Another bear has been spotted in the Capital Region. This one was seen traveling out and about in Rensselaer.More >>
TROY, NY – The Capital District Community Gardens was awarded $30,000 from the Conservation Partnership Program. The funds will be used for capacity building, board development and training, and strategicMore >>
The Capital District Community Gardens was awarded $30,000 from the Conservation Partnership Program.More >>
ALBANY, NY – A Troy man pleaded guilty on Friday to forcible rape after his DNA was identified three years later. The incident happened in October 2008, police say 47-year-old Allen Johnson brought aMore >>
A Troy man pleaded guilty on Friday to forcible rape after his DNA was identified three years later.More >>
TROY, NY – Two subjects were arrested for drugs on Thursday after Troy Police and New York State Police conducted an undercover investigation. At approximately 7:00 p.m., police executed a search warrant atMore >>
Two subjects were arrested for drugs on Thursday after Troy Police and New York State Police conducted an undercover investigation.More >>
ALBANY, NY – Albany County Sheriffs arrested two Troy subjects on drug charges on Friday. Sheriffs arrested James Arthur Highsmith, 34, and his girlfriend, Kenita Hoke, 44, on lower Hudson Avenue in GreenMore >>
Albany County Sheriffs arrested two Troy subjects on drug charges on Friday.More >>
TROY, N.Y. - The New York State Police say six people have been arrested Thursday after a 14-month-long investigation into the distribution of marihuana in and around the city of Troy.The State PoliceMore >>
The New York State Police say six people have been arrested Thursday after a 14-month-long investigation into the distribution of marihuana in and around the city of Troy.More >>
TROY, N.Y. (AP) - A new exhibit tells the story of the fire that devastated downtown Troy 150 years ago.The Times Union of Albany reports that sparks from a train's engine set a wooden bridge over theMore >>
A new exhibit tells the story of the fire that devastated downtown Troy 150 years ago.More >>
Will Americans buy a Chinese smartphone? We're about to find out, as Huawei, one of the world's biggest phone makers, is planning a big push into U.S. cellphone stores. All four nationwide U.S. phoneMore >>
The Rensselaer County Legislature voted to approve a Mandate Mayday Resolution to draw attention to the fiscal damage created by unfunded state and federal mandates. "Ninety percent of tax revenue isMore >>
The Rensselaer County Legislature voted to approve a Mandate Mayday Resolution to draw attention to the fiscal damage created by unfunded state and federal mandates.More >>
The new growth in the Capital Region begins the old fashioned way, with a good idea. "It's the R&D capacity," says David Rooney, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Marketing at the CenterMore >>
The new growth in the Capital Region begins the old fashioned way, with a good idea. More >>
TROY, N.Y. - Troy police say they are searching for the man who robbed the HSBC Bank on 2nd Avenue in Troy Tuesday morning.Police say the robbery occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the bank located at 600 2ndMore >>
Troy police say they are searching for the man who robbed the HSBC Bank on 2nd Avenue in Troy Tuesday morning.More >>
ALBANY, NY – On Monday New York Senator Chuck Schumer called for a pedestrian friendly walkway that would link Albany to Rensselaer. Senator Schumer is urging CSX, Amtrak, and the New York State DepartmentMore >>
On Monday New York Senator Chuck Schumer called for a pedestrian friendly walkway that would link Albany to Rensselaer.More >>
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Monday three separate pray vigils were held in Albany, Troy, and Schenectady. The pray vigils were held to bring awareness to violence increasing among young people. The three separateMore >>
On Monday three separate pray vigils were held in Albany, Troy, and Schenectady.More >>
ALBANY, NY – Tech Valley High School Principal Dan Liebert was one of the select few who received a ticket to President Obama's speech in Albany on Tuesday. President Obama will speak at UAlbany's CollegeMore >>
Tech Valley High School Principal Dan Liebert was one of the select few who received a ticket to President Obama's speech in Albany on Tuesday.More >>
BRUNSWICK, N.Y. - The New York State Police have arrested 19-year-old from Troy after he allegedly started a structure fire on Route 7 in Pittstown early Saturday morning.Police say Conner McLoughlin,More >>
The New York State Police have arrested 19-year-old from Troy after he allegedly started a structure fire on Route 7 in Pittstown early Saturday morning.More >>
TROY, NY – A total of 20 firearms were returned during a gun buyback program in Troy on Saturday. The program was launched by the Troy Police Department at the Bethel Baptist Church. Authorities sayMore >>
A total of 20 firearms were returned during a gun buyback program in Troy on Saturday.More >>
ALBANY, NY – A Rensselaer man plead guilty on Thursday to breaking into homes and stealing credit cards. Police say 22-year-old David Fisher knowingly and unlawfully entered two Guilderland residencesMore >>
A Rensselaer man plead guilty on Thursday to breaking into homes and stealing credit cards.More >>
BRUNSWICK, N.Y. - State police say they have arrested a Troy man after he invaded a 84-year-old Brunswick woman's home and threatened her.New York State Police in Brunswick say 60-year-old Michael DongelewicMore >>
State police say they have arrested a Troy man after he invaded a 84-year-old Brunswick woman's home and threatened her.More >>
TROY, N.Y. - Troy police are looking for a man they say held up a First Niagara bank then took off.Police say it was around noon Tuesday when the man walked into the First Niagara Bank at the Hudson ValleyMore >>
Troy police are looking for a man they say held up a First Niagara bank then took off.More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 9:34 AM EDT2012-05-02 13:34:54 GMT
By Christine O'DonnellRENSSELAERVILLE, NY. - The Wood brothers from Rensselaerville, NY both work EMS for the Sheriff's Office. They were the first and second people to arrive at a home after a callMore >>
The Wood brothers from Rensselaerville, NY both work EMS for the Sheriff's Office. They were the first and second people to arrive at a home after a call came in about complications during a home birth early Monday morning.More >>
Charlie Ergen, the billionaire who controls Dish Network Corp., has a 10-year plan to transform the satellite TV provider into a one-stop shop for Internet access, video and voice services at home andMore >>
Charlie Ergen, the billionaire who controls Dish Network Corp., has a 10-year plan to transform the satellite TV provider into a one-stop shop for Internet access, video and voice services at home andMore >>
New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman says new lawyers will have to provide 50 hours of free legal services as a requirement for admission to the state bar starting next year, a move he hopes other statesMore >>
New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman says new lawyers will have to provide 50 hours of free legal services as a requirement for admission to the state bar starting next year, a move he hopes other statesMore >>
TROY, N.Y. - DEC officials confirm a moose was found dead by a fisherman Monday in the Wynantskill Creek. This moose is believed to be the same one spotted throughout parts of Wynantskill and BrunswickMore >>
DEC officials confirm a moose was found dead by a fisherman Monday in the Wynantskill Creek.More >>
TROY, N.Y. - Police in Troy responded to shots fired Tuesday afternoon on Sixth Avenue.Police say it appears a male shooter confronted a group and fired multiple shots at them around 12:47 p.m. in frontMore >>
Police in Troy responded to shots fired Tuesday afternoon on Sixth Avenue.More >>
TROY, N.Y. - A man and woman who are alleged to be accomplices in an armed robbery at a Troy grocery store Sunday night have been arrested, police say. Troy police report that 22-year-old Kevin Pooler,More >>
A man and woman who are alleged to be accomplices in an armed robbery at a Troy grocery store Sunday night have been arrested, police say.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 10:15 AM EDT2012-04-30 14:15:44 GMT
HANCOCK, NY – One man died after a car accident Friday night in the Town of Hancock. Troopers say 24-year-old Michael Derrick, of Stephentown, was pronounced dead on scene. The accident happened whenMore >>
One man died after a car accident Friday night in the Town of Hancock, state police say.More >>
Sunday, April 29 2012 2:54 PM EDT2012-04-29 18:54:33 GMT
BRUNSWICK, NY (WTEN) – An overnight fire at 6 Lake Hill Road in the Town of Brunswick kept firefighters from 11 agencies busy. The call came in to Center Brunswick Fire Dept. at approximately 3 a.m.More >>
A fire at 6 Lake Hills Road in the Town of Brunswick kept firefighters from 11 agencies busy on Sunday.More >>
RENSSELAER, NY – A fire damaged a Dunkin Donuts in Rensselaer on Friday morning. Police say 911 calls came in around 1:00 a.m. for the Dunkin Donuts located on Broadway. The building was closed on Friday.More >>
A fire damaged a Dunkin Donuts in Rensselaer on Friday morning.More >>
RENSSELAER, NY – Saturday is National Take Back Day in Rensselaer. Police are asking for all unwanted, expired, or unused prescription drugs to be turned in. The drop off site will accept all medicationsMore >>
Saturday is National Take Back Day in Rensselaer.More >>
TROY, N.Y. - For the first time, we are hearing Robert Hayden's side of the story of what happened the Troy toddler who allegedly died while in his care. Hayden, 29, pleaded not guilty in RensselaerMore >>
For the first time, we are hearing Robert Hayden's side of the story of what happened the Troy toddler who allegedly died while in his care.More >>
Friday, April 20 2012 3:03 PM EDT2012-04-20 19:03:39 GMT
An indictment was released Friday in Rensselaer County Court charging Robert Hayden with Murder, in addition to Manslaughter, in connection to the death of Avery Cahn.More >>
A Russell Sage alumna has given the college a $9 million bequest, the college announced Thursday, the second largest gift in the school's history.More >>
Thursday, April 19 2012 8:51 AM EDT2012-04-19 12:51:55 GMT
Troy police have announced a 19-year-old has been arrested for arson in connection to the River Street fire that displaced 15 people over the weekend.More >>
Wednesday, April 18 2012 9:54 AM EDT2012-04-18 13:54:42 GMT
The parents of three-year-old Selena Bessette say when the bus came to their house in Hoosick Falls to pick her up Monday morning at 8:30, they assumed she was off to school like any other day. Instead, police say the child did not get off the bus and neither the driver or monitor noticed.More >>
Wednesday, April 18 2012 9:51 AM EDT2012-04-18 13:51:43 GMT
Two employees of a local bus company will be fired after a 3-year-old special needs child was left on the bus dropping the kids off to school for over two hours on Monday.More >>
Troy police are asking for the public's assistance in relation to a theft from St. John's Church which occurred Friday evening or Saturday morning.More >>
Thursday, April 12 2012 9:11 AM EDT2012-04-12 13:11:44 GMT
Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $61 million will be heading to 25 counties to relieve local response and recovery costs resulting from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.More >>
Tuesday, April 10 2012 2:32 PM EDT2012-04-10 18:32:48 GMT
State Police say the driver involved in a multi-county police chase Monday night, who wrecked his vehicle on the Northway in Wilton, is now facing charges.More >>
The New York Army National Guard will be conducting forest fire training by using helicopters to scoop up large amounts of water from the Hudson River near Albany.More >>
Monday, April 9 2012 1:40 PM EDT2012-04-09 17:40:44 GMT
State police were called to Johnsonville in Rensselaer County last Thursday to investigate the apparent dumping of dead cats by a suspected area animal hoarder.More >>
Fruit plants budding and blooming weeks earlier than usual were damaged by frigid temperatures this week, but farmers in the Great Lakes and Northeast say they're still assessing the toll and some crop loss won't be apparent until mid-summer.More >>
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. - The East Greenbush Police Department arrested a 54-year-old Albany man for the 59th time on Friday when he was caught stealing baby formula from CVS. Stephen Budesa is accused ofMore >>
Troy Mayor Lou Rosamilia, in effort with the Troy Police Department, will lay out new law enforcement initiatives on Monday after recent fatal shootings in the city.More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 1:45 PM EDT2012-03-23 17:45:22 GMT
In light of this week's deadly shooting of 17-year-old Phillip McMillan in Troy, community activist Pastor Willie Bacote led an anti-violence march on Friday.More >>
A former RPI employee was arraigned in Troy City Court on Friday morning after he allegedly put a camera in a campus women's locker room attached to their swim facility.More >>
A man was arrested by East Greenbush police for allegedly driving drunk after they discovered the ends of his car torn off and missing but he was unable to tell police what happened.More >>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 8:56 AM EDT2012-03-14 12:56:04 GMT
After eight days of juror deliberations, the judge delared a mistrial in Troy ballot fraud case against Troy democratic politicians Edward McDonough and Michael LoPorto.More >>
Thursday, March 8 2012 9:32 AM EST2012-03-08 14:32:48 GMT
A health scare for one juror suspends jury deliberations in the Troy ballot fraud trial on Wednesday, however on Thursday morning the juror returned and deliberations continue.More >>
From this point forward, the attorneys in this case have two options. They could continue with 11 jurors or accept an alternate juror. If no agreement is madea mistrial would be declared.More >>
Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office detectives are looking for a 21-year-old man, they consider dangerous, after he cut off his monitoring device and left his residence Wednesday.More >>
The Bloomberg administration has an agreement with a group of developers that includes the owners of the Mets to clean up and develop a blighted neighborhood next to Citi Field.More >>
The Bloomberg administration has an agreement with a group of developers that includes the owners of the Mets to clean up and develop a blighted neighborhood next to Citi Field.More >>
The New York Senate has approved legislation proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would create a new state agency to better protect about a million New Yorkers with disabilities under state-funded care.More >>
The state is collecting public comment about a rule that could lead to disclosure of the identities of donors to a lobbying group behind an unprecedented $10 million TV ad campaign that's helped maintain Gov. Andrew...More >>
The state is collecting public comment about a rule that could lead to disclosure of the identities of donors to a lobbying group behind an unprecedented $10 million TV ad campaign that's helped maintain Gov. Andrew...More >>
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says checks totaling nearly $2 million are in the mail to 2,700 New York customers of Columbia Utilities LLC and Columbia Utilities Power LLC.More >>
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says checks totaling nearly $2 million are in the mail to 2,700 New York customers of Columbia Utilities LLC and Columbia Utilities Power LLC.More >>
Evidence gathered by federal investigators indicates the driver involved in a deadly New York bus crash last year may not have had the sleep he claimed in the days prior to the accident.More >>
Evidence gathered by federal investigators indicates the driver involved in a deadly New York bus crash last year may not have had the sleep he claimed in the days prior to the accident.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 3:56 PM EDT2012-05-17 19:56:59 GMT
GREENWICH, N.Y. - The Greenwich teen who went missing while camping over the weekend has been found dead, the family tells NEWS10. 18-year-old Jesse Cale, of Greenwich, was found Thursday near the campsiteMore >>
The Greenwich teen who went missing while camping over the weekend has been found dead, the family tells NEWS10.More >>
By Anya TuckerALBANY, N.Y. - Happy birthday Willard Skidmore! Skidmore, a local man who was an interpreter during the Nuremberg Trials as well as a UAlbany professor, is celebrating his 100th birthdayMore >>
A local man who was an interpreter during the Nuremberg Trials as well as a UAlbany professor is celebrating his 100th birthday Thursday.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - Anthony Clement, current principal of Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy, died Thursday morning of cancer. Clement was 47. In his 18-years with the district, he had previously beenMore >>
Anthony Clement, current principal of Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy, died Thursday morning of cancer.More >>
NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. - A black bear that spent the day Wednesday in a North Greenbush tree was released by the state Department of Environmental Conservation Thursday morning.The DEC says the bear wasMore >>
A black bear that spent the day Wednesday in a North Greenbush tree was released by the state Department of Environmental Conservation Thursday morning.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - A two-year old girl suffering from a worsening onset of paralysis after being bitten by a tick was cured this month by an Albany Medical Center physician who recognized the girl's unusualMore >>
A two-year old girl suffering from a worsening onset of paralysis after being bitten by a tick was cured this month by an Albany Medical Center physician who recognized the girl's unusual condition.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced that New York State will end the finger imaging requirement for all food stamp applicants and recipients.Cuomo says this will help simplify theMore >>
Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced that New York State will end the finger imaging requirement for all food stamp applicants and recipients.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 1:38 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:38:17 GMT
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - The Stewart's at Franklin and Nott Terrace in Schenectady shut down briefly Thursday morning after a car crashed into the side of the building.Officials on the scene say the femaleMore >>
The Stewart's at Franklin and Nott Terrace in Schenectady shut down briefly Thursday morning after a car crashed into the side of the building.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 1:32 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:32:12 GMT
TROY, NY. - Heavy rain, hail and thunder spanned the Capital Region as a strong cold front moved in from the west Wednesday. In Speigletown, eight-year-old Jarren Wager, his mother and their dog takeMore >>
TROY, NY. - Heavy rain, hail and thunder spanned the Capital Region as a strong cold front moved in from the west Wednesday. In Speigletown, eight-year-old Jarren Wager, his mother and their dog takeMore >>
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. - A Waterford man convicted of raping his ex-girlfriend in an attempt to infect her with HIV will be sentenced in Saratoga County Court on Thursday afternoon.Samuel Serrano-GonzalezMore >>
A Waterford man convicted of raping his ex-girlfriend in an attempt to infect her with HIV will be sentenced in Saratoga County Court on Thursday afternoon.More >>