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Feather Locklear and Hennifer Aniston lead police on wild chicken chase
They're not your average run-of-the-mill fugitives. Two hens, Feather Locklear and Hennifer Aniston, kept Watervliet Police busy one week in June. CBS6 spoke to the two officers credited with catching these jailbirds after they flew the coop. "It was a very unexpected call." Officer Ryan Watson says. "It's not every...
Man Stuck in New York Cave for Hours Rescued
A 20-year-old man had to be rescued from a cave in upstate New York. If you spend time hiking on any of the numerous trails across New York it's probably a good idea to avoid going into any caves you might come across because it could end up being a situation you aren't able to get yourself out of.
ValleyCats Finding their Groove, Claim Fourth Straight Win to Start Six-Game Homestand
Troy, N.Y. — It's always good to be back at home. For the ValleyCats, the Joe is where they'll be for the next six days. Tri-City's starting to hit their stride, fresh off a sweep at Sussex County, the 'Cats welcomed in first-place Quebec. Tri-City beginning their jam packed...
From washboards to airwaves: Blotto Rewind Part Two
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — If their songs were funny to listen to, they were even funnier to watch. The humor was always the trump card for us, and without that just another rock and roll band really,. Lee Harvey says. Blotto's homemade music video made waves -- thanks to...
Referee approves 80-townhouse land division
As expected, a referee has ruled for the City of Albany in two property owners’ appeal over a planned 80-lot subdivision in North Albany. Audrey Eldridge and Brad Dennis, both owners in North Albany, had challenged the city’s approval of Riverwood Crossing, a development of 80 townhouses along a new section of Laura Vista Drive south of Gibson Hill Road.
Colonel who came out as gay in obit being honored
The man who came out as gay in his own obituary is being honored with a special ceremony on Sunday. The story of Col. Edward Ryan using his own obituary to tell the world that he was gay went around the world. People were inspired that the decorated military man’s...
The Brownstein Family Band Welcome Jon Gutwillig in Ardmore, Busts-Out The Disco Biscuits’ “Jamillia” in Bridgeport
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik — Last week, The Brownstein Family Band took its jam-heavy show on the road for its first-ever solo headline tour. The group–featuring The Disco Biscuits’ Marc Brownstein and son Zach, plus Eggy’s Jake Brownstein and Dani Battat–brought its virtuosic hybrid sound to four Northeast venues in four days, giving engagements at The Homestead in Morristown, N.J., Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, Pa., Lark Hall in Albany, N.Y. and Park City Music Hall in Black Rock, Conn. from June 26-29. Among these appearances, fans were treated to extra special shows on the second and fourth stops, which featured a sit-in from the Biscuits’ Jon Gutwillig and a bust-out of “Jamillia” respectively.
Sunmark kicks off ‘Summer of Kindness’
Sunmark’s Summer of Kindness is well underway. The Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation recently partnered with “Working Group on Girls of Schenectady” for their annual Girls Day Out event, with students from Schenectady schools. Sunmark led a group of 150 eighth grade girls in assembling toiletry bags featuring...
Child abduction case raises questions about New York's AMBER Alert system
As of the end of last year, 1,200 children have been successfully recovered through AMBER Alerts nationwide. But high-profile AMBER Alert cases in the Capital Region in the last year have sparked questions about how the system works, the length of time it can take to activate an AMBER Alert and if changes are necessary.
In Focus: Vanessa Carlton at Alive at 5
On Thursday, June 27, Vanessa Carlton performed at Albany’s Alive at 5, located at Jennings Landing, on the waterfront of Albany. Vanessa Carlton, originally from Milford, Pennsylvania and quickly moved to fame after her first single “A Thousand Miles” moved into the Billboards Top Ten. She was recently on tour with Stevie Nicks and is now making a few stops for summer concerts.
South Troy Pool Opened Monday- with Free Lunch
The kids took their first dive of the summer into the pool splashing around and hanging out with friends and family in South Troy Monday. " The opening is fun... It's really cold but it's still fun because I get to hang out with my cousins." Anaya, a swimmer said.
Women's Basketball Rounds Out Incoming Class
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women’s basketball program and head coach Colleen Mullen have announced five additional newcomers ahead of the 2024-25 season. Joining the Great Danes incoming class of 2024 will be four transfers and one freshman. Going 25-7 in 2023-24, UAlbany saw its third-straight 20-win...
Heart Postpones Tour, Albany Date to be Rescheduled
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Heart were set to perform at the MVP Arena on August 10th, but that show will not happen as scheduled. The MVP Arena broke the news on their Instagram account Tuesday afternoon. As of today, HEART's Royal Flush Tour is postponed due to medical...
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