All things occult, dark, and bizarre are coming to Proctors for just one day. https://www.news10.com/news/nightmare-expo-to-cast-a-dark-shadow-at-proctors/ 

Now scheduled for January 22, the forum invites community members to discuss the district's “Reimagining Our Schools” initiative. https://www.news10.com/news/schenectady-county/schenectady-county-schenectady-county/scotia-glenville-csd-reschedules-school-reimagination-forum/

Fire officials have confirmed that the evacuation of a suspected gas leak at the Taconic Plastics plant in Petersburgh on Wednesday was not an actual gas leak. https://www.news10.com/rensselaer-county-2/no-gas-leak-found-at-petersburgh-plant-tank-emptied-for-repairs/ 

An Albany movie theatre is honoring actor, director, producer, and political activist Rob Reiner with several showings of one of Reiner's most popular directorial films. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/spectrum-theatre-movie-showings-to-honor-rob-reiner/ 

Traffic fell, revenue rose one year into NYC congestion pricing, @governor.ny.gov says

From Guns N' Roses to Marlon Wayans to Derek Hough, the Capital Region is in store for a jam-packed year of exciting performances in 2026.

New York redefines prison #assault, #harassment

Omar Daniels will spend two to four years in state prison after his pit bulls attacked and killed a man in October 2024.

An annual South Glens Falls High School fundraising tradition is preparing for its 49th celebration in March. https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga-county/beneficiaries-of-49th-south-high-marathon-dance-announced/

The Albany County District Attorney’s Office announced that Hector Gomez of Schenectady was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in state prison for brandishing a loaded gun in an Albany bar in February 2025.

New York sues #Trump administration over $10 billion aid freeze @newyorkstateag.bsky.social

The Tailored Tea, located on Troy Schenectady Road in Latham, is set to close

Over $6.5 million is being awarded to the Capital Region to improve its port and rail infrastructure.

The Colonie Police Department has made three arrests into unrelated thefts from vehicles, prompting a reminder from police about the importance of locking cars.

One of the largest importers and distributors of specialty cheese from Italy has issued recalls for seven different products that tested positive for listeria, according to the FDA

Over a dozen House Republicans joined Democrats in voting for a three-year extension of just-lapsed ObamaCare tax subsidies, including three from New York.

You can’t just put whatever you want on a license plate. The NYS DMV shared its rejected license plate requests in 2025, and there’s over 2,000 on the list. 

#LIVE: Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue will be hosting a press conference in Pittsfield at noon to provide an update on the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in Hinsdale on Wednesday.

The Senate has agreed to display a plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, rebuffing House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has said the commemorative memorial does not comply with the law.

The Capital Region is receiving over $12M in grants for housing aid for emergency repairs, replace manufactured homes, and receive rental assistance, as well as down payment assistance when purchasing a first home.

Members of the Capital Region Nurses Honor Guard stopped by NEWS10 to share details about their mission and explain how those who have lost a loved one in the nursing profession can request their presence at a funeral or memorial service

The taproom in Ballston Spa’s Abner Doubleday House on Washington Street closed as the Real McCoy Beer Co. at the end of December. Now, the taproom owners are teaming up with another Capital Region brewery.

New Yorkers can provide their comments on proposed policy guides for Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs) through March 9. The proposed policy guides the use of OPDMDs on DEC-managed lands.

The NYS Health Department said the need for blood is driven by declining donations during the holidays, inclement weather, and this year’s severe flu season.

#UPDATE: Yadira Lambert has been charged with attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and tampering with evidence after allegedly stabbing the victim in the chest.

The Scotia-Glenville girls basketball team pitched a fourth quarter shutout against Broadalbin-Perth Thursday night to earn a 37-31 win in a Foothills Council clash.

The Siena women’s basketball team saw its six-game winning streak snapped Thursday afternoon, falling 61–59 to the visiting Rider Broncs at the UHY Center.

An overturned tractor-trailer on the Northway, a mother demanding answers after an incident at the Lincoln School in Schenectady, and The Egg officially reopening in Albany. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by CDTA

Crews responded to a vehicle fire on Schermehorn Road in Cohoes Friday morning. According to officials, no one was injured.

Two lanes are closed on the Northway northbound in Malta Friday morning after a tractor trailer overturned near Exit 13N

The Egg, an iconic staple in Albany, has been nesting with improvements for the past few months. On Thursday night, they officially hatched the new space, with a continued focus on bringing together community and the arts.

Watervliet Police are investigating a reported stabbing on Thursday night near 19th Street and Fifth Avenue.

A Schenectady mother said that her second grader was allegedly stepped on by a school employee at Lincoln School — and she says the district never notified her.

In the first round of the NFL playoffs this weekend, the Buffalo Bills will be taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars, one of the hottest teams in the league heading into the postseason, riding an eight-game winning streak.

Two people are in the hospital after they were shot by federal agents in East Portland, Oregon on Thursday afternoon, according to local law enforcement.

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that happened in Brunswick on Thursday afternoon.

New York State Police arrested four people on Wednesday after an investigation on the Northway near Malta.

In both New York City and Albany, Democratic state lawmakers and advocates held a rally calling on ICE to be held accountable for the death of a woman who was shot and killed in Minnesota.

From plush carpeting on the floors to LED lighting in the ceiling, The Egg has been completely overhauled for the first time since the initial construction finished in 1978.

#BREAKING: The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office confirmed on Thursday that the civilian from an officer-involved shooting in Hinsdale has died.

Mallo's, an eatery focused on gourmet sandwiches and fresh food, is closing its doors in Troy

New York rejects federal #vaccine overhaul as flu cases soar

Avelo Airlines, a low-cost carrier operating in dozens of markets across the U.S., will be closing its base in Mesa, Arizona, and concluding “all participation” in a DHS charter program that deported illegal immigrants from the U.S.

A judge disqualified John Sarcone, the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling Thursday that he is not lawfully serving as an acting U.S. attorney.

The cause of a fire that spread from an electric vehicle to two Duane Avenue homes in Schenectady on Monday evening has been declared undetermined. https://www.news10.com/news/investigators-rule-cause-of-schenectady-electric-car-fire-as-undetermined/ 

Despite the cold temperatures, Albany County swimmers can soon hit the pool at the former College of Saint Rose campus in the coming weeks. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/former-college-of-saint-rose-campus-pool-set-to-reopen/ 

State of the State: @governor.ny.gov unveils proposal with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in NYC

Fulton County Treasurer Heather Scribner has announced her candidacy for the 118th State Assembly District

The Albany Barn is one of several local organizations that will benefit from the proceeds of this year’s Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival, Wine & Dine for the Arts

Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are being asked to avoid a portion of Broadway for a sinkhole. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/repairs-underway-for-watervliet-sinkhole-along-broadway/