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Officer involved shooting in Albany

UPDATE -- 6:00 p.m. -- The person shot has been identified as 22-year-old Robert Carter of Albany. Police say that he is listed in stable condition at Albany Medical Center. UPDATE -- 1:03 p.m. -- Albany Police are investigating an...... Full story

Proposed cabaret license sparks controversy in Albany

Albany-- Albany's Common Council is looking at legislation that would change how the city regulates any bar, club or restaurant that has a dj, karaoke or live music.  Friday night some bars on Lark Street had an unexpected visit. "The city...... Full story

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church celebrates 300 years in Albany

Albany-- All year long a tricentennial celebration is happening at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. "It's been an honor to be able to serve god in downtown Albany for 300 years" says Reverend Paul Hartt, Rector, St. Peter's Church. If you walk down...... Full story

Police: Woman stabbed in face, back outside Albany home

ALBANY – Police are looking for who stabbed a 45-year-old woman early Friday morning. It happened in front of 130 Bradford Street around 3:30 a.m. The victim told police a man stabbed her once in the back and once in the face. She suffered...... Full story

Albany's St. Patricks Day Parade route to change

ALBANY -- The City of Albany is changing a longstanding tradition. The 2012 Saint Patrick's Day Parade is taking a new route that will not include North Pearl Street. Jerry Gretzinger reports, that shortening the parade route by a few blocks is...... Full story

Albany man pleads guilty to weapons possession

ALBANY -- 21-year-old Ammar Elordi pleaded guilty to 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, a Class C Violent Felony, and will serve up to eight years in State Prison. Elordi sold four handguns and cocaine to the City of Albany in August and...... Full story

DOT: I-90 roadwork to cause delays Saturday

ALBANY -- The department of transportation is warning of delays Saturday due to roadwork on I-90 in Albany. The two right lanes on Exit 6 westbound will be closed for seven hours Saturday. The department of transportation will...... Full story

Senator Breslin speaks out about possible 63rd district

Albany -- It's called redistricting, every 10 years lawmakers review census numbers and look at districts to make sure they continue to be fair and represent New Yorkers. The possibility of a 63rd district stretching from Amsterdam to Kingston and...... Full story

Occupy Albany stages protest outside Hotel Albany

Albany-- Monday evening Occupy Albany protesters gathered outside the Hotel Albany where the Business Council of New York State held their annual legislators reception. Things got heated when demonstrators entered the hotel through a back door and...... Full story

City of Albany is new landlord for fire victims

ALBANY -- “I lost everything except for myself, my child and my family,” said Precious Williams.It’s been a long week for the residents at 181 Sherman Street in Albany. Since last weeks fire their funding for temporary housing...... Full story

Cab driver robbed in Albany

ALBANY – Albany police are looking for a man and a possible accomplice they say robbed a cab driver last night. It happened around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night on Garfield Place.  The Capitaland Taxi driver told investigators he pulled up...... Full story

New ShopRite accepting job applications

ALBANY – ShopRite Supermarkets are now accepting job applications for its new Central Avenue location. ShopRite expects to hire about 400 people for the new store that is scheduled to open its doors this spring.  [Click here] to submit...... Full story

Overnight fire breaks out in Albany

ALBANY -- Up to thirty people are homeless after fire destroyed two Sherman Street apartment buildings in downtown Albany. Albany City Fire Chief Robert Forezzi says both buildings will have to be demolished after fire crews worked to put out the...... Full story

A transformation in Albany’s South End thanks to Habitat for Humanity

Albany--In honor of the legacy of service left by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday Capital District Habitat for Humanity hosted more than 50 volunteers at their Alexander Street site. The group says the project is the largest connected block...... Full story

Police: Man dressed as cop arrested with stolen radio

ALBANY -- A 19-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday evening after he showed up to a police call dressed like a detective and wearing a bulletproof vest, and in possession of a stolen radio from Albany Medical Center. Officers responded to a call on...... Full story

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