Capital Region Community News

Crime & Safety

• 🔥 Washington Avenue Homicide: Albany Police are investigating the Sunday afternoon shooting death of a 39-year-old woman on the...

A 39-year-old woman was fatally shot inside her car on Washington Avenue Sunday afternoon, prompting an active Albany Police investigation into the...

After six months of repairs, Second Chance Thrift Shop in Colonie reopened June 23 following a broken pipe flood that destroyed most stock.

• Manager...

CDPHP and MVP Health Care propose double-digit 2027 premium hikes that would hit Albany-area individuals and small employers.

• CDPHP seeks a 14.1%...

Transportation Adjustments

• ⚡ DRIVE Car Share Rate Increase: Starting July 13, CDTA will raise the hourly rate for its DRIVE all-electric car...

A Friday morning fire at 36 Linden Road in Albany displaced one resident after crews contained flames to the bedroom, with the cause ruled accidental from smoking materials. No injuries occurred, and the Red Cross is providing assistance.

Albany International Airport facilities teams are still repairing air conditioning components damaged by severe thunderstorms, with some fixes needing...

Cohoes and Albany residents using CDTA's DRIVE program will pay $6 per hour starting July 13, up from $5. The all-electric car share still includes 100 miles per reservation and serves the Capital Region via the MDO app.

An Albany man shot in May now faces felony charges after police tied him to the gunfire. Nayquan Joseph, 29, was arrested for first-degree reckless endangerment and weapon possession, becoming the second defendant in the First Street incident.

Safety Incidents

• ⚡ Walmart cleared: Albany Police cleared the Walmart on Washington Avenue Extension after responding to a bomb threat at 5 p.m....

Two separate incidents Thursday evening exposed security vulnerabilities at major Albany-area retail spots:

• Walmart bomb threat: Albany police, K-9...

Midnight North delivered more than music at Lark Hall on June 25, creating an unforgettable sense of community in the restored venue.

• Venue...

• Albany pools open July 4 with daily hours of 1-7 p.m. after opening day
• Lincoln Park Pool runs shortened 1-5 p.m. hours and caps at 500 visitors
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A three-bill package aims to tackle chronic absenteeism in districts like Albany through earlier support rather than punishment.

• Statewide...

New Community Spaces

• Quail Street Boxing Gym: Quail Street boxing gym has reopened in Albany after bathroom renovations as part of $500,000 in...

A Cohoes man faces serious charges after a crash that left two motorcyclists injured.

• Crash details: William Mackey, 39, allegedly crossed into the...

The Lost Gnome celebrated its ribbon cutting at Slip 12, 21 Erie Blvd., offering specialty coffee, breakfast fare, and tabletop games like board...

The Music Man national tour arrives at Proctors in Schenectady for three performances October 9-10.

• Tickets go on sale July 2 via box office, phone...

Shaquilla Cridelle, CEO of Block2Block, made her Upstate Living debut in Albany this morning, sharing how the organization helps underserved communities across the country.

Albany is expanding community recreation options with two major facility reopenings.

• The new Albany West Pool opens this Saturday on Livingston...