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North Greenbush police are investigating reports of an explosion.
It's exciting news for RPI. An RPI-led experiment is headed to the International Space Station. It could help researchers learn more about Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and diabetes.
Three Capital Region students are off to college this fall, with a special hand from police in Troy.
Residents in Troy continue to discuss whether or not they want to become a Sanctuary City. The first of three public hearings was held Tuesday night on a local law that would prohibit Troy from ever becoming a Sanctuary City.
On Saturday, hungry visitors got to eat like a pig.
Cooling stations have been opened in Troy to keep you refreshed during the hot weather.
Mayor Patrick Madden has officially vetoed the resolution on families and communities together. That would have made Troy a Sanctuary City.
Troy residents won't have to pay a pool fee this season, if the pool is ever opened.
Council approves sanctuary city (FACT Act) measure but Rensselaer County Exec. wants a veto ASAP
The Troy City Council voted 4 to 3 to pass the FACT Act, formerly known as the Sanctuary City resolution.
The debate over if Troy should become a sanctuary city is expected to continue on Thursday.
Graham's Lansingburgh Cafe is offering free breakfast to neighborhood kids, and the Troy library offers free events and summer programs to engage their minds.
State police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash.
The South Troy pool is still closed as the city continues making repairs. So, will it open this summer? The city maintains it's making progress and hopes to open in the coming weeks.
Troy police are investigating five hold-ups in the city in the past two days. They believe the same person is responsible.
Residents in a Troy neighborhood are outraged after gunfire left bullet holes in the side of an apartment.
Troy police are asking for your help identifying suspects in an assault.
Troy's City Council President is proposing all fees for the South Troy Pool and the Troy Boys and Girls Club be waived for city residents.
We are approaching the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Former RPI President George Low was one of the key figures responsible for this historic accomplishment.
Residents of 4th Street in South Troy woke up July 5th to a mess left behind by July 4th revelers.
Repairs are still being made to the South Troy pool, and the Boys & Girls Club Pool, which has filled the gap for the community on nights and weekends, is closed for the 4th of July.
In East Greenbush, it's a busy week at Gettysburg Flag Works.
The debate over whether or not Troy should be a sanctuary city continues. It has been about seven months since the city council tabled the resolution on it.
Officials with the United Way of the Greater Capital Region say 230,000 free meals will be served across five counties as part of the summer meal program this year.
The Boys & Girls Club Pool in Troy will be open to the public free of charge beginning Tuesday.
A man is under arrest after a robbery and chase investigation.
We test the adage about corn crops "Knee High by the Fourth of July" and found it's not.
Troy police say they arrested three people over the weekend for criminal possession of a weapon.
A Rensselaer County woman who was scammed out of $1,500 wants to make sure no others fall prey.
Three men are facing various drug and gun charges after a raid Saturday night.
A deal worked out between the City of Troy and the Boys & Girls Clubs will allow children in the Collar City to use the indoor swimming pool at the Boys & Girls Club until the outdoor South Troy pool is repaired.
Repairs to the South Troy Pool are taking longer than expected.
For years, people living near the Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer have complained about odors and blowing sand.
NewsChannel 13 Investigates has learned a Hoosick Falls police officer has since resigned, after an inmate escaped police custody back in March. The inmate was found dead of a drug overdose in Massachusetts.
Rensselaer County Sheriff Pat Russo is hearing from the public about his policies having to do with undocumented immigrants. He's been using a federal program to give some of his officers some of the powers of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
In the race for Troy mayor -- incumbent Patrick Madden easily defeated challenger Rodney Wiltshire on the Democratic line. Wiltshire did win the independent line, so he could face off against Madden again in November.
Allison Poland loves numbers. In fact, she's so good at math she took AP Calculus as a sophomore at Troy High School. To those who know her best, it's no surprise she is number one in this year's graduating class.
An early Saturday morning drug raid on 122 Street ended with four people under arrest along with drugs and guns off the streets.
A special piping out ceremony was held on Friday or Troy's senior parole officer.
VALLEY FALLS- NewsChannel 13 has been following breaking news out of Rensselaer County. The Rensselaer County Sheriff's office tells us there's an investigation into a fatal accident involving a train.
Rensselaer County officials are fighting back against the recently-enacted Green Light Bill. It allows undocumented immigrants to obtain New York State Drivers' Licenses.
NewsChannel 13 has been reporting on complaints associated with the Dunn Construction Landfill in Rensselaer for a couple of years.
The village board in Hoosick Falls unanimously approved an interim settlement with Saint Gobain and Honeywell on Wednesday night. It’s in regards to PFOA contamination in the village’s drinking water.
EAST GREENBUSH - The new police chief of East Greenbush, who's already making history, is expected to get final approval on Wednesday.
Samaritan Rensselaer Children's Center in Troy will stay open.
Residents of the Lansingburgh Central School District have approved a 50 million budget for the 2019-2020 school year.
EAST GREENBUSH- A longtime police chief is retiring soon, and on Monday we will meet his replacement.
Longtime police chief Christopher Lavin, 70, retires at the end of the month, succeeded by Elaine Rudzinski, 50, in East Greenbush.
Troy police have charged a 17-year-old boy in connection with a shooting on Saturday.
City officials announced Saturday that the boil water order for customers affected in portions of the City of Troy, and the towns of Brunswick, North Greenbush and Poestenkill has been lifted.
TROY- Oakwood Avenue in the city of Troy is back open Friday morning.
There's some great news about one of our 13 Kids Who Care.
State Police say 68 people were arrested at a music festival in Rensselaer County last weekend.
TROY- Oakwood Avenue is still shut down Thursday morning between Frear Park Road and Farrell Road because of that water main break.
A tractor trailer carrying construction debris rolled over on the Dunn Memorial Bridge Wednesday.
Oakwood Avenue is closed between Frear Park Road and Farrell Road in Troy due to a water main break.
A group is continuing its fight against a natural gas pipeline in Bethlehem and East and North Greenbush, Wednesday night.
Middle schoolers at a school in Rensselaer County will be hearing from a Holocaust survivor, Wednesday afternoon.
Troy police confirm shots fired on 4th Avenue. It happened near 857 4th Avenue on Monday night.
Troy police had a busy night Monday night responding to a big fight in South Troy, and then reports of gunfire on the other side of the city. Now, the police union is renewing its call for more officers on the street.
