Albany County
Police: Venezuelan Man Busted With Fake New York License Plate
While this may not initially sound like the worst crime on paper, punishments for driving with falsified plates in New York are "surprisingly stern".
Cha-Ching! $33K Take5 NY Lottery Ticket Sold in Capital Region
This winner is cashing in for a little over thirty-three thousand dollars for the Tuesday, January 30th evening drawing. One ticket was sold at a Capital Region convenience store.
Are You Holding $17K Take5 Ticket Sold at UpstateNY Grocery Store
A Take5 New York Lottery ticket for the Monday, January 29th midday drawing at a grocery store in Upstate New York. You could be cashing in a little over seventeen thousand dollars!
$39K Take5 Winner Sold at Upstate New York Grocery Store
If you bought a Take5 New York Lottery ticket for the Wednesday, October 11th evening drawing at a grocery store in Upstate New York, you could be cashing in! You could be the winner of $39,209!
Someone in Albany County is Holding a Winning Powerball Ticket!
The Powerball jackpot was $1.08 billion and although there was no jackpot winner, someone in Albany County was just one number off. This winning Powerball ticket is worth fifty thousand dollars.
Sip Your Way Through Albany County with The New Tasting Pass
Get ready to hop on Albany County's craft beverage trail. There is a new pass that makes it easier to enjoy beer and wine throughout the county.
Sushi & Seafood Buffet Chain Set to Debut in Albany County
A new sushi and seafood buffet chain is moving into a vacant spot in Albany County. This restaurant is known for fresh seafood, sushi, hibachi, and more with eateries along the east coast.
A New Albany County Farmers Market Bringing Fresh Produce & More
Many cities and towns in and around the Capital Region hold farmers' markets throughout the summer. Now Albany County has announced its own to begin this weekend.
Popular Outdoor Alb County Shopping Center Getting Major Facelift
A popular Albany County outdoor shopping center that has been open since 1959 is getting a huge overhaul and facelift. There are big plans to upgrade the shopping experience with more amenities.
Popular National BBQ Restaurant Coming to Busy Part of Colonie
A busy section of Colonie will be getting a popular barbeque restaurant that is replacing a national pet supply company.
Want to Buy a Popular Albany County Irish Restaurant Pub?
A popular Irish bar-restaurant is for sale in Albany County. It can be yours for just five hundred seventy-five thousand dollars. The owner is ready to move on from the establishment even though it is still profitable.
Albany County Village Getting Tavern & Cafe to Raise $ For School
Buisness For Good has a project underway that will build a tavern and a cafe in the heart of an Albany County Village. These two businesses will in turn raise money for the local school sports and other programs.
After 8 Yrs Another Albany County Eatery Closing Due to Pandemic
Many businesses have been struggling after the pandemic, and most have been restaurants. The pandemic claims another one, this time in Albany County.
Albany County Farmers Market is Set to Be Launched This Summer!
Albany County and MVP Health Care are teaming up to bring Downtown Albany a new Farmers Market! Check out when and where:
New Protocols Help Protect Albany County Firefighters from Cancer
Watch how firefighters can reduce their risk of cancer with new decontamination protocols, as demonstrated by state officials.
Albany & Schenectady Counties Teaming Up For Safer Bars
As we launch into the enjoyment of the Holiday Season, many of us will be meeting friends or attending functions at bars and/or clubs. Though these establishments can be focal points for fun and laughter, they can also be target locations for sexual predators. With a very forward-thinking partnership two local counties want to help put a stop to any potential problems. Albany and Schenectady have teamed up to help make "Safer Bars" and they are empowering bar owners and staff to make a difference.
After 5 Years Popular Cohoes Restaurant Relocating in 2023
A popular Cohoes restaurant will soon be vacating the country club it calls home to relocate to a larger space in the new year.
Popular Albany County Cafe Closes Suddenly After 20 Years
It is the end of an era. Two decades to be exact. A popular Delmar cafe has shut its doors for good. The owner said that it was 'time for a new gig'.
Empty Retail Space Becoming 2nd HomeGoods Store in Albany County
After major retailer Bed Bath & Beyond closed locations across the country, many of those shuttered stores remain empty. There is an empty one in Albany County that is being transformed into a new HomeGoods store.
Update: Thursday’s Thompson’s Lake Drowning Victim Identified
Police confirm a body has been recovered
An Upstate County Is Named New York’s Healthiest! Do You Agree?
One Capital Region county has been ranked 60 in US News & World Report's 2022 list of the 500 Healthiest Communities, making it the best in New York.
Albany’s Central Warehouse Clears Legal Hurdle, So What’s Next?
Could renovation plans move forward?
Big $$$: See How Much NY’s Extra Primary Will Cost Your County
With an extra primary election necessary after a redistricting controversy, taxpayers across Upstate will be left with the bill for the August 23 primary.
FBI Says This Capital Region County Is Upstate’s Most Criminal?
According to the FBI's 2021 data, two Capital Region counties have reported the most crimes in the region while a neighboring county has the lowest number.
New Eatery Filling the Prescription For a Restaurant in Albany County
Four Corners Pharmacy was a staple in the Delmar community for over fifteen years. It closed in November of 2020. It was the last independent drug store in town. Now the building will be housing a new restaurant. It may be just what the doctor ordered.
“Modified to Shoot Live Ammo”: Capital Region Teens Face Felony
Three teenagers are charged with class D felonies after being caught driving a stolen vehicle by Albany County Sheriff’s Deputies over the weekend.
Is It Time To End “Competitive Pay” In Albany?
Albany County proposed an amendment requiring minimum and maximum hourly pay & salary range be included in job listings. Is this fair to workers & businesses?
Which Capital Region Counties Are Ranked The Healthiest In NY?
Can which New York county you live in determine your life expectancy? Well, it can be a factor. In a cool report compiled by the Princeton, New Jersey based Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Health Population Institute, they ranked all 62 counties in New York State in order of the healthiest to the not so healthy. The annual rankings compile data from the past several years from multiple sources, such as the National Center for Health Statistics.
2021’s Ten Best Counties to Live in New York [RANKED]
Based on public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities, here are 2021's highest ranked counties to live in New York state.