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4th annual ruck march to honor veterans
November 8, 2025, 1:55 pm | Source
Albany, NY (News10) -- We're just a few days out from Veteran's Day this Tuesday, November 11, when we honor those who've served in the U.S. Military. One of many events celebrating our veterans, and the sacrifices they've made, is the 4th Annual Ruck March taking place in Voorheesville. Ruck Mar...

Schodack man arrested for burglary at National Grid substation
November 8, 2025, 3:35 am | Source
NEW SCOTLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schodack man is facing charges after police said he forced his way onto the property of the National Grid power substation in the town of New Scotland. National Grid security called the Albany County Sheriff's Office shortly after midnight on Friday for a person t...

Tasting benefit raises money for veterans, aerospace museum
November 8, 2025, 2:43 am | Source
GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A tasting benefit took place on Friday for the Empire State Aerosciences Museum and Capital Region Veterans Memorial. Flights for Veterans returned for its second year. Attendees got to enjoy beer, wine and ciders from different businesses in an airplane hangar on muse...

Albany's newest police officers sworn in at city hall
November 8, 2025, 1:55 am | Source
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sixteen new police officers are joining the ranks of the Albany Police Department. Family members and city leaders joined them for a swearing-in ceremony on Friday at Albany City Hall. Officials said the recruits had a difficult journey to get to this point, undergoing si...

Glens Falls contractor starts food drive for families in need
November 8, 2025, 1:42 am | Source
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A general contractor in Glens Falls is ensuring families impacted by the government shutdown don't go without food. Funky Solutions has started a volunteer-run food drive to support those who aren't receiving federal aid. The food drive began a week ago and has alrea...

Local family raises tens of thousands for Glioblastoma research in honor of late loved one
November 7, 2025, 11:46 pm | Source
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Project Rocket is a labor of love and legacy. With help from the community, last year, one local family raised over $30,000 for Glioblastoma research. This year, they’ve raised $28,000, and it’s only up from here. “Our dad was an amazing person. We lost him two years ago to...

Albany International Airport travelers react to national flight delays
November 7, 2025, 11:15 pm | Source
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- While many major U.S. airports across the country are struggling with staffing, and subsequent delays, at Albany International Airport, tensions are rising in anticipation of holiday travel. Yet the people NEWS10's Payton Cavanaugh spoke with today say from tarmac to tarma...

Homeowner reflects after plane crashes into his driveway
November 7, 2025, 10:59 pm | Source
MILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It’s been one week since a small plane crashed into a driveway in Milton — just feet away from a family’s home. NEWS10's Amber Fisher followed up with the homeowner, John Clapper, about the aftermath and how he's moving forward. Clapper said that after the crash, the plan...

Water damages thousands of books at Berkshire Community College
November 7, 2025, 10:11 pm | Source
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) — Tens of thousands of books destroyed because of water leaks at Berkshire Community College, but thanks to some unexpected support, there’s hope for a fresh start. Even before COVID, the library building had issues with water leaks coming from the ceilings and the grou...

Cheshire police chief charged with soliciting sex
November 7, 2025, 9:38 pm | Source
The Berkshire District Attorney's Office announced that Michael Alibozek, the chief of the Cheshire Police Department, was taken into custody on Thursday night.

Saugerties man sentenced for sexually abusing a child
November 7, 2025, 9:04 pm | Source
The Ulster County District Attorney's Office reported that Ian Welling of Saugerties was sentenced on Thursday to five years in state prison in a sex crime case involving a minor.

New York to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November
November 7, 2025, 9:03 pm | Source
Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered state agencies to issue full federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November, she announced on Friday.

Utica man charged with armed robbery in Albany
November 7, 2025, 7:53 pm | Source
Albany Police arrested a Utica man on Thursday as a result of a robbery investigation.

Saratoga Tattoo Company to host 2nd Toys for Tattoos event
November 7, 2025, 7:32 pm | Source
Saratoga Tattoo Company is holding its second annual Toys for Tattoos event this December.

Warren County allots up to $150K to support food pantries
November 7, 2025, 6:58 pm | Source
The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted on Friday to allot up to $150,000 to support food pantries throughout the county.

Food donation events at HVCC in November
November 7, 2025, 6:27 pm | Source
Hudson Valley Community College is putting together several food donation events during the month of November. The first being a Day of Hunger Action food drive on November 7 until 4 p.m.

Preliminary tariff report for New York released
November 7, 2025, 6:14 pm | Source
The New York State Tariff Disruptions Report findings were officially released on Friday.

No charges to be filed in 2022 officer-involved shooting in Ulster Co.
November 7, 2025, 5:24 pm | Source
Charges will not be filed in the officer-involved shooting death of a Wawarsing man in 2022, according to a newly released report by the Office of Special Investigation (OSI).

Monster Jam returning to MVP Arena
November 7, 2025, 4:50 pm | Source
Monster Jam is slated to return to MVP Arena on April 3 and 4.

State invests $50M to expand UAlbany's RNA Institute
November 7, 2025, 4:16 pm | Source
New York State will be investing $50 million to expand the State University of New York at Albany's RNA institute, according to an announcement from the Governor's Office. The funding will be used to advance the institute's research, training and workforce development.

Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson coming to SPAC
November 7, 2025, 3:55 pm | Source
Saratoga Performing Arts Center will be hosting a concert next summer with folk rock singer-songwriter Jack Johnson.

19-year-old charged with murder for Pittsfield shooting
November 7, 2025, 3:48 pm | Source
A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with the shooting in Pittsfield that happened on October 26, killing Brodie Slonski.

CDTA offering free rides to veterans on Veterans Day
November 7, 2025, 3:21 pm | Source
The Capital District Transportation Authority announced it will be offering veterans in the Capital Region free fixed-route service rides on Veterans Day.

Shop 80 vendors at Sand Lake Holiday Merchant Market
November 7, 2025, 3:21 pm | Source
A business owner in Averill Park is bringing the holiday spirit with a free, outdoor event inspired by European markets abroad. It's called the Holiday Merchant Market, a collaboration between Sand Lake Merchant and Sand Lake Center for the Arts.

11/07/2025: Showers Late, Showers Sunday, Then COLD!
November 7, 2025, 12:39 pm | Source
After a cold start, a bit of sun and an increasing southerly flow will boost the temperatures close to seasonal averages for Friday. Temperatures will stay seasonable through the weekend, but a big cooldown looms for early next week with temperatures more closely resembling early to mid December ...

Man accused of intentionally starting fire in Purling
November 7, 2025, 11:48 am | Source
A Purling man is accused of intentionally starting a fire in an apartment building on October 17. According to New York State Police, 31-year-old Daniel Mcinnes was charged with fourth degree arson.

5 things to know this Friday, November 7
November 7, 2025, 11:03 am | Source
Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced her campaign for NY Governor. Also, an Amsterdam day care worker is accused of assaulting a child. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the CDTA.

UAlbany looks to pull upset against Syracuse
November 7, 2025, 5:19 am | Source
With seven new players on the roster and just one returning starter, there were a lot of new faces on the court for the UAlbany Women's Basketball team in their season opener against Marist on Tuesday night. Did that high level of roster turnover slow the Great Danes down? Not one bit.

Vote passes on new Troy City Hall location
November 7, 2025, 3:41 am | Source
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A vote passed 4-3 in the city of Troy Thursday night that will move city hall to the historic Proctor's Theatre. The city previously said it would not be renewing its current lease at River Street. Proctor’s Theatre first opened in 1914, showcasing vaudeville and other thea...

Community supports Stuff the Ambulance toy donation event
November 7, 2025, 2:24 am | Source
(NEWS10) -- The Mohawk Ambulance service held its annual Stuff the Ambulance event on Thursday. From dolls and action figures to puzzles and board games, all donations will help bring joy to local children through the Toys for Tots program. Organizers said this is only the second year they've hos...

United Way, Troy library team up to give kids free books
November 7, 2025, 2:04 am | Source
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The United Way of the Greater Capital Region is partnering with the Troy Public Library to ensure local kids have access to books at their home. In celebration of Children's Book Week, when families sign up their children for a Troy Public Library Card by November 9, they c...

Stefanik announces run for Governor
November 7, 2025, 1:21 am | Source
A new candidate has entered the New York gubernatorial race. On Friday, Rep. Elise Stefanik announced her run.

Students try out VR careers in Schuylerville
November 7, 2025, 12:06 am | Source
SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A two-day VR event at Schuylerville Middle School is helping students start thinking about their futures early. From medical work to trades, 8th-graders got to “try on” careers in a whole new way. About 100 8th-graders spent two days testing out careers using VR he...

Opening statements commence in St. Clare's trial
November 6, 2025, 11:47 pm | Source
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (News10)-- It was an emotional and highly anticipated day in Schenectady County Court as the St. Clare's trial commenced with opening statements. Yet the plaintiffs, assistant attorney general, and defense attorneys all agreed on one thing, the immense harm caused by the loss of...

Albany International Airport unveils new kids play area
November 6, 2025, 10:11 pm | Source
Three milestones in a $100 million modernization project at Albany International Airport have been completed.

Regional Food Bank holds food drive-thru amid SNAP delays
November 6, 2025, 9:59 pm | Source
GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) —The federal government shutdown is now on day 36 and for many who rely on SNAP, it means added stress about how to afford food. But in Albany County, local officials and community groups are joining forces to help. Albany County is holding a series of drive-thru food ...

Schenectady mayor vetoes passed 2026 city budget
November 6, 2025, 7:25 pm | Source
A veto has been issued against the 2026 Schenectady city budget, which was passed by the city council on November 1.

East Greenbush tree on the way to Rockefeller Center
November 6, 2025, 6:48 pm | Source
This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was cut down Thursday morning. It’s a Norway Spruce donated by a family in East Greenbush.

Amsterdam daycare employee accused of dragging child on carpet
November 6, 2025, 6:08 pm | Source
An employee at the Sunshine Kids Corner daycare facility in Amsterdam was arrested for an alleged assault on Tuesday.

Catskill woman gets 20 years to life for 2021 murder
November 6, 2025, 5:31 pm | Source
Carrie Weiser, 36, has been sentenced for the murder of Scott Myers in 2021. On Thursday, Judge Charles Tailleur sentenced Weiser to 20 years to life in prison.

New app launched to help families find playgrounds
November 6, 2025, 5:18 pm | Source
A newly launched app--designed to connected families to over 900,000 playgrounds worldwide--was inspired by a mom from Porter Corners.

Dunn Memorial pedestrian path to temporarily close
November 6, 2025, 5:07 pm | Source
The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting pedestrians and cyclists to an upcoming closure of a pedestrian path.

Albany PD investigating after teen shot in the leg
November 6, 2025, 4:52 pm | Source
The Albany Police Department is investigating the shooting of a teen that happened on Wednesday evening.

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: Nov. 7-9
November 6, 2025, 4:27 pm | Source
The weekend is almost here! From Wicked at Proctors to the Albany Auto Show to the Adirondack Stampede Rodeo, there are quite a few things to do on November 7, 8 and 9.

Opening date set for Jersey Mike's in Glenville
November 6, 2025, 4:04 pm | Source
An opening date for the Jersey Mike's Subs franchise in Glenville has been set. A grand opening for the Mayfair Shopping Center location at 262 Saratoga Road, Suite 1B, is set for November 12.

Thanksgiving 5K to support Glens Falls homeless shelter
November 6, 2025, 3:57 pm | Source
A homeless shelter in Glens Falls is gearing up for its annual event, which raises money to support programs that provide food, shelter, and more to the surrounding communities.

18-year-old arrested after State Police vehicle stolen in Davenport, recovered in Schodack
November 6, 2025, 3:55 pm | Source
A Plainview man is in custody after a State Police patrol vehicle was stolen in Davenport and recovered in Schodack on Wednesday.

Watervliet man pleads guilty to manslaughter
November 6, 2025, 3:10 pm | Source
A Watervliet man has pleaded guilty in a deadly assault. According to the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office, Cyrus Tetreault, 21, admitted to attacking a man with a large wrench.

Capital Region libraries getting $10k from Carnegie Corporation of New York
November 6, 2025, 2:23 pm | Source
A select few libraries in the Capital Region are getting a celebratory gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

Tickets on sale for the Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll
November 6, 2025, 1:40 pm | Source
Downtown Albany is stirring up smiles with its annual Hot Chocolate Stroll this December!

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