Around Albany

Authorities say Mr. LeBlanc ignited multiple fireworks while he was inside of the truck, causing damage to the truck.

Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins announced a new initiative to encourage minorities and women to join his police department.

Governor Cuomo said that New York state officials are working on finalizing guidelines for opening schools, but no final decision has been made yet.

On Monday night approximately 100 protesters showed up at the Schenectady Police Department. Protesters were appalled at a recent video that surfaced showing an officer, once again, with his knee on someone’s neck.

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Governor Cuomo has been hinting that the New York State fair would be canceled for several months now. He made it official today.

17 Year Old Connected To Albany Violence Arrested, charged and sentenced to 15 years for shooting a 4-year-old.

Last week on Saturday night, 30-year-old Correctional Officer Ryan Lawson reported to the Sheriff’s Department that someone had thrown a lit firecracker into his home causing damage to an area rug.

Outdoor Dining Street Closures

Inside Edition did an experiment to see just how “thoroughly” hotels are cleaning, especially during the time of COVID-19. The results will shock you.

There were six people inside the house, but firefighters accounted for only five residents initially.

Passengers arriving into Albany International Airport from Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas are required to complete a 14-day quarantine.

Chris Dance is not only a music artist who won the 2019 Hot 991’s Listener’s Choice award. Chris Dance is a writer, engineer, and activist also.

Hundreds of protesters descended on Bumpy’s Polar Freeze in Schenectady on Sunday amidst allegations of racism and white supremacy.

Social Studies teacher at Warren Street Academy, 26-year old Sean M. Miller of Latham was arrested on Thursday by the Colonie Police Department.

Summer has barely begun and already the City of Albany has seen a devastating increase in gun violence. We already have too many forces working against us with COVID-19 and police violence

Beau Dushane from Catskill is July's Hometown Hero. He holds down not one or two, but three different jobs for ambulance companies down in the Catskills!

NYS gyms, indoor performing arts productions, movie theaters, indoor concerts, casinos, bowling alleys, arcades, and amusement parks remain closed. Here is why

A community forum/meeting we be held tomorrow at 6pm @ Arbor Hill Sports Complex (Basketball Courts) to discuss the ongoing violence disrupting our city.

Donald Trump hinted that there would be a second round of bailouts for businesses and individuals alike. Trump said that the stimulus package would be good and it would be very generous

A former IHOP employee is calling out the restaurant with allegations of racist working conditions.

What has caused the Capital Region area to be flooded with Fireworks this year?

Apparently 50-year old Frank Bryant was involved in a verbal altercation with another male in the parking lot of the grocery store.

The first episode of Netflix's reimagined Unsolved Mysteries is coming up July 1st and it focuses on a local famous UFO incident that happened in Pittsfield, MA, less than an hour southeast of the Capital Region.

We talked about General Schuyler having the remains of some of his slaves removed from his property. So, no one should be surprised that a school named after him is scheduled to be renamed.

4 Shooting In 16 Hours on Thursday. 12 Total Shootings and 1 killed. What is the cause of the violence in Albany?

I thought this might be a good time to give you some interesting and educational sites that you might want to visit in the area to improve your knowledge. They say that knowledge is power, so I’m giving you some power.

I want to take this opportunity to let you know what’s going on in the city of Albany to celebrate Juneteenth.

One piece of legislation calls for $100 million of federal stimulus funds to be distributed as rent vouchers.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order that would make Juneteenth a paid holiday for state workers. In addition, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan signed an executive order declaring Juneteenth a holiday in the city of Albany.