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Devastating floods tear apart Vermont community, police say it was shocking
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Over the past few days, Vermont has been struck by multiple devastating floods. Now, communities throughout Vermont and New York are facing the aftermath, as reported by NBC5, WMTW’s sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one of the areas severely affected by last week’s...
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
Americans can claim one-time payment from $2 million Costco Kirkland settlement and you don’t even need a receipt
AMERICANS can claim free money as a big-name retailer agrees to pay millions of dollars - no receipt necessary. Costco agreed to a $2 million settlement that benefits consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes during a seven-year period. The lawsuit claimed that the Kirkland wipes were not flushable...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 8-12
These are the inspections from July 8 to 12 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
NY elected officials condemn political violence
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York elected officials on both side of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The overarching theme— despite differing political opinions, violence is never the answer. When it comes to safety, Govenor Kathy Hochul said New York State is monitoring social media for threats of retaliation. “The […]
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
New senior apartments open in Latham
The newest apartment building for Colonie seniors was unveiled in Latham on Monday. King Thiel II at 11 Elks Lane is home to 99 apartments. They are two and one bedrooms, all fully equipped with appliances. The ribbon was cut on the new building Monday morning at 11 Elks Lane,...
UPDATED: Massive Storm knocks out power, closes roads w/limbs and trees down; State of Emergency for Glens Falls
4:25AM UPDATE - Thousands remain without power this early morning, according to the National Grid outage map, showing the Town of Queensbury sitting with a third to a half of its residents without electricity this early morning, and more as you head up north into the Adirondacks. Fort Edward was also badly hit, with at least half of their residents without electricity.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hosts youth mental health discussion in Guilderland
New York Governor Kathy Hochul convened a youth mental health roundtable Monday at Guilderland High School in Albany County. Hochul says the session kicks off a statewide listening tour to address smartphone use in schools. “I just met with parents, educators, local leaders, advocates, to hear from them about the...
Rock-Throwing Vandal Damages Fire Truck, Other Targets In Cohoes, Police Say
Albany County resident Michael Cooper, age 33, of Cohoes, was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal mischief Thursday, July 11. Cohoes Police said officers were called to the city’s fire department on Central Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. that evening for vandalism to a fire truck. The vehicle’s windshield had been shattered by a rock, leaving nearly $1,500 in damage.
‘Inconsistent statements’ lead to more prison time for Albany man
An Albany man has received more prison time for statements he made pending sentencing. Lee Childs had admitted in Albany County Court in March to having an illegal loaded firearm. He was arrested in June 2023 on 1st Street in Albany. Childs was set to be sentenced to 8 years...
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