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Car chase ends in arrest for Watervliet man
According to Watervliet Police, on August 9, police responded outside the Dollar Tree at 1619 Broadway to investigate a reported threat. Police say someone alleged they were threatened with a gun. Upon arrival, the suspect fled in a car.
County Legislators request meeting over Albany Airport Authority leadership change
Albany County Legislators Jennifer Whalen and Ryan Conway have formally requested a meeting of the Legislature’s Mass Transit Committee following the announcement that Albany County Airport Authority CEO Philip F. Calderone’s contract will not be renewed in December. The post County Legislators request meeting over Albany Airport Authority leadership change first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany Homicide Unit Bureau Chief internationally recognized
According to the Albany County District Attorney's Office, ADA Blain-Lewis' work goes beyond the Rabadi case, having closed several homicide cases within the last 10 months, including those of Jaiquan Allah, Aalias Gilbert, Roland Riggins, Justin Walker, and Jordan McKenzie. Having begun as an intern with the office over two decades ago, District Attorney David Soares says she is among "the most deserving people" for the award.
Albany Water warns of Harmful Algae Bloom in Buckingham Lake
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A warning this morning to avoid the water at a popular spot in Albany. Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has been detected in Buckingham Lake, according to Albany Water Dept. They can cause nausea, breathing difficulties, and more- putting people and animals at risk. People --...
NewsChannel 13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 8/16/24
Mostly sunny today. Highs in the mid 80s. Increasing clouds tonight. Lows in the mid 60s. Mostly cloudy with a few showers and possibly a thunderstorm tomorrow. Highs in the upper 70s.
Albany, NY Forecast: Weekend Showers Followed by Cooler Temperatures
Albany, NY – New York residents should prepare for isolated showers this weekend, with a gradual cooling trend extending into early next week. On Friday, expect temperatures to reach a high of 88 degrees under partly sunny skies with some patchy morning fog. However, clouds will increase, bringing isolated showers by Saturday, with temperatures cooling to 81 degrees.
Free teacher supply store opens in Albany
A teacher supply store has been created in the basement of the Westgate Shopping Center by Pastor Charlie Muller of Victory Church. The store-like layout allows teachers to pick out any items they may need for their students and classrooms for free for the upcoming school year.
RPI football loaded with experience heading into 2024 season
Last year at this time, the conversation about RPI football was centered around how the team would adapt to an overhauled roster with a lot of new faces. And the Engineers still put together an 8-3 campaign. It's a different story heading into the 2024 season.
Welcome to a new school year!
The following is an important message from Albany High School Principal Jodi Commerford. Families also will receive the message and other important information via U.S. mail next week. Dear Falcon Families:. Welcome to the start of a new school year! As the first days of school approach, we would like...
Multiple detained amid SWAT presence on Delaware Avenue
Albany, N.Y. — There is a major SWAT team presence Thursday evening in Albany. CBS 6 was first on the scene as multiple people were detained by police and taken from a building on Delaware Avenue, near the intersection of Southern Boulevard. It is unclear why police chose to...
Albany Police have safety reminders as college students return
Albany Police are welcoming college students back to the city, with a few reminders to keep them safe. Students should always be aware of their surroundings, and if they see something, say something. Police also remind students to walk with friends if they can, rather than alone. College students should...
Albany airport authority board expects new CEO by 2025
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A new CEO is expected to be in place for Albany Airport by 2025, according to a statement from the airport authority board of directors on Aug. 15, 2024. The Board notified Phil Calderone, current Albany County Airport Authority CEO, on Monday, Aug. 12, that...
Students must be present in order to learn
Before the pandemic, in January 2019, our nation’s Department of Education published a report on what it called “a hidden educational crisis” — chronic absenteeism. That report begins with this true statement: “Education can only fulfill its promise as the great equalizer — a force that can overcome differences in privilege and background — when we work to ensure that students are in school every day and receive the supports they need to learn and thrive.”
Druthers, Blackbirds Tavern teaming up for charity
Druthers Brewing Company is teaming up with Blackbirds Tavern in Voorheesville. Druthers will take over the tavern’s management. A percentage of sales there will go towards the nonprofit Business for Good, to fund youth sports in the region. Blackbirds Tavern will open this fall.
Fundraiser planned in memory of Troy woman killed in Brooklyn crash
There’s a fundraiser planned in memory of Micah Dukes, a 29-year-old Troy woman, killed in a crash in Brooklyn. Dukes was killed when police say a drunk driver hit her car while on the run from police. The tragic crash happened in June. Micah graduated from Hudson Valley Community...
I still believe that Bob Delaney was right in 2006
On July 25, The Enterprise printed a letter I had sent, which needs a clarification. [“Is my understanding of Knox Zoning Ordinance correct?”]. In this letter, it states that Bob Delaney, when he was the Knox building and zoning administrator, had said the setback for a building that did not exceed 144 square feet was a “gray area.”
Local breakdancers react to olympic debut
ALBANY (NEWS10) – Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachel “Raygun” Gunn has broken her silence after facing weeks of intense social media criticism for her performance in this year’s Olympic breakdancing competition. In a statement posted on her Instagram, Gunn said, “I’m glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives. That’s what I hoped. […]
"Decolonizing science" with Drs. Fowler and Vandebroek
On this week’s 51%, our associate producer Jody Cowan speaks with ethnobotanist Dr. Ina Vandebroek and anthropologist Dr. Cynthia Fowler about efforts in the science community to address racism and decolonize the way we study and name native plants around the world. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons also stops by a community center in New York that’s using cooking classes to promote kids’ interest in the STEAM fields.
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