Local News

Small plane crashes in Fulton County

So far, we now know it was a medical flight heading to central New York that crashed in the woods near a campsite that was filling up for a busy Memorial Day weekend.

Police looking for alleged Children's Miracle Network thief

Authorities say this woman took the money from Walmart on Thursday. It was being collected in an umbrella that was hanging from the ceiling.

Dog credited with saving owner from fire

Police say the dog woke up his owner Ed Jones at his home on Daniels Avenue in Pittsfield, around 3 a.m. The house was on fire.

Pittsfield bakery fire under investigation

The fire broke out at Lampiasi's Bakery on Seymore Street, just before 2:00 p.m. on Friday.

68-year-old victim testifies about alleged assault at hands of 19-year-old

A Saratoga Springs woman recalled Friday how she was attacked and sexually assaulted by a stranger last May in the parking lot of a Saratoga Springs restaurant.

Party host charged after alleged underage drinking, damage

21-year-old Daniel Glogowski of Stillwater was accused of hosting the party at a Stillwater hayfield. Among the problems, police said the field isn't his and there was underage drinking.

Ravena man aids in Oklahoma tornado recovery

Christian Callaway, a native of Texas, who lives in Ravena will join the 300 Red Cross volunteers already on the ground in that disaster zone.

Rensselaer Train Station's parking garage closed

There will be no parking this weekend in the Rensselaer Train Station garage. It's closed through Monday for maintenance work.


Police investigate car thefts

In Fulton County, police say it's probably not a good idea to leave your keys in your car when you're not in it or to leave valuables inside.

Young widow eulogizes soldier husband in Dalton

"You're never without me baby, I'll always be there for you."  Those were the words Mitchell Daehling wrote to his wife in a note before he left for Afghanistan.  Those were also the words his widow used to end his eulogy on Friday.

Washington County mother, son turned over to grand jury

The case against a Washington County mother and son is being turned over to a grand jury.

Saratoga 150 Family Night postponed

The Saratoga 150's first big event has been postponed due to the weather. It's now going to kick off on Saturday June 1 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Albany Armory will continue to host shows

The Washington Avenue Armory in Albany insists the show will go on, despite an on going zoning dispute with the city.

Gloversville dog returned to shelter, adopted

A pitbull stolen from the Fulton County Animal Shelter before sunrise Friday was recovered by police, returned, and adopted before the end of the day. Two suspects are in custody.

Dog credited with saving Pittsfield man from fire

A dog most likely saved a man's life when a fire broke out Friday morning in Pittsfield, Berkshire County. Police say a dog woke up Ed Jones as his home on Daniels Avenue was on fire.

Lake search suspended for missing dad, son

Authorities in Fulton County are not longer searching for a father and son on the Great Sacandaga Lake. The pair disappeared last weekend while on a fishing trip.

Missing fisherman found in the Hudson River

The body of a missing fisherman has been recovered from the Hudson River.

Dalton soldier killed in Afghanistan remembered

Family and friends are paying final respects to a soldier from Berkshire County killed in Afghanistan.

DA refuses to prosecute gun law violation

Citing prosecutorial discretion, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka on Thursday declined to prosecute a Dutchess County man who had been charged with having too many bullets in his handgun, a violation of the New York Safe Act.

Crews search Hudson River for missing man

This began at 7:30 Thursday evening, when a man jumped into the Hudson River, near the Dunn Memorial Bridge in Rensselaer.  A witness says the man was trying to retrieve his fishing pole.

Divers decided to suspend their search, late Thursday night.

Expectations high as Lake George-area prepares for start of tourist season

The Lake George regional business community is buoyed by the announcement from The Sagamore that it will remain open year-round.

Decision expected in ice cream battle

Josh Malatino and Amanda Scott  operate "Sno-Kone-Joe's ice cream truck, and are asking a state Supreme Court judge to force city officials in Gloversville to give them back their operating permit.

Berkshire County residents line streets to honor fallen soldier

Calling hours for Army Specialist Mitchell Daehling  remind community of "the ultimate sacrifice."

Stillwater man accused of hosting drinking party on private property

A man is under arrest after police say he hosted a large party on private property that wasn’t his. Police say between 200 and 300 people attended the party this past weekend at a hayfield in Stillwater.

DA will not prosecute man arrested under SAFE Act

The Columbia County District Attorney is making good on a promise not to prosecute a man arrested under the SAFE Act

False alarm leads to lock down at Saint Rose

A false alarm led to a temporary lock down at the College of Saint Rose Thursday afternoon. Albany Police shut down access to the campus at several intersections just after noon, after someone reported seeing a gunman enter the events and athletic center.

Rotterdam Junction residents sue state over Irene flooding

Erie Canal overflowed its banks in Rotterdam Junction and water surged in from other directions as well during extremely heavy rain caused by tropical Storm Irene. Residents contend the Canal Corporation failed to maintain and prepare after 2006 flooding had indicated problems.

NY sheriffs fault new gun law, seek to join suit

Fulton County Sheriff, Tom Lorey is one of five sheriffs seeking to join a Federal lawsuit against New York's tough new gun laws. Lorey and the sheriffs along with the New York State Sheriffs' Assciation, are asking a federal judge to add their position to the record.