Around Albany

Demonstrators camped out in front of the governor's mansion overnight and did not leave until around 830 this morning.

On the evening of September 13th 11-year old Ayshawn Davis died after he was hit by gunfire in a drive-by shooting in Troy. A car drove by and someone shot Ayshawn as he was standing with a group of people on Old Sixth Avenue.

September 6, 2020, Larae Haywood’s peaceful home life was shattered with gun violence. Ms. Haywood says she and her family were at home enjoying a peaceful evening when someone shot through her window and shattered that peace.

Albany Man Charged With Slicing Tires In The Rochester Riot. Daniel H. Prouty of Albany. Mr. Prouty was questioned and eventually arrested for arson that night.

An Albany man was not pleased with the service he received at a car dealership, so he took his frustration out in a very unique way, and got himself into a lot of trouble.

Police were able to take 23-year-old Elijah Bernard, of Albany, into custody after he allegedly crashed the stolen vehicle that he was driving.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away on Friday of complications associated with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Local community leaders came out on Saturday to hold a vigil in her honor.

The mayor's office announced that a dance event was held at Arbor Hill park on Saturday and participants have subjected themselves to exposure to COVID-19.

Imagine a whole lotta jack-o'lanterns put together into sculptures that resemble castles, fire breathing dragons, zombies, and vampires.

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There may be good news on the horizon, a local pharmaceutical company has been contracted to help fight against the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Taylor Jackson was arrested by Albany Police officers and charged with First Degree Burglary.

40-year old Bryan J. Rueli, was arrested for allegedly selling drugs

Join Hot 991 as we stream the exclusive Hip Hop party hosted by Mike Epps with a world premiere on 10/09. The party will include performances by hip hop legend Rakim, KRS1, Big Daddy Kane, and Greg Nice.

A month-long investigation into the theft of dirt bikes led to the arrest of an 18-year old man of New Scotland.

Today a retired New York State Trooper pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in court, but it is unknown at this time what his punishment will be.

Albany Mayor Concerned About Uptick in College COVID-19 Cases

Although the federal government has not stepped up to the plate to help vulnerable citizens, who have recently been unemployed, The New York State Department of Labor is filling a portion of the void.

Congratulations To Amy Jones The 2020 Henry Johnson Award Winner

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The New York State Board of Education will give New York State school districts flexibility to continue to maintain an education plan, due to COVID-19 or any other type of emergency.

A simple traffic stop led to big trouble for one Colonie auto sales shop owner. 36-year-old John S. Dzandza, of Saratoga Autos.

Budhnarain Karar strangled his live-in girlfriend, Marian Singh Loftis to death. Today Kadar pleaded guilty to murder.

New legislation was signed on Monday requiring all public employers to create plans to protect their employees in the event in future pandemics.

Personal care service employees as resume “under the mask” guidelines have been updated.

Activists hit the streets and City Hall to protest Prude's death in police custody.

Jacob M. Gorman allegedly responded to a post where an undercover agent was posing as a parent of a nine-year-old child. The agent was offering the child for sex, and Gorman responded.

Before George Floyd’s death, in March 2020, a 41-year-old man named Daniel Prude also died at the hands of the police.

Last month we talked about a Cohoes Police officer, Sean, retiring after making false claims against a group of black youth. A group of activists is demanding punishment.

A Saratoga Springs man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling a lethal dose of drugs that killed a man in 2017.