What gas prices have you seen on the road? Vehicles lined up for what might be the best value in the area at Costco’s pumps (membership required) compared to the high numbers I saw while driving around.

Check your mailboxes this fall! Energy rebate checks are being sent to qualifying New Yorkers due to increased utility costs. But some who feel they would benefit from the state's assistance will not be mailed the money. cbs6albany.com/news/ask-cbs...

Press 3 has been restored for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It connects callers in need to specialized LGBTQ+ youth services. I spoke to Lower Adirondack Pride, celebrating its return after advocating for more than a year. cbs6albany.com/news/local/9...

It's Family Weekend at Siena University! That includes pets as the community gathered for the Blessing of the Animals and to meet their new baby mascot. cbs6albany.com/news/local/s...

Christie Buono has rescued three cats from Schenectady’s Orchard Park in the last six months. Her goal is to capture and find homes for those still outside before winter arrives.

The Troy Fire Department is on the scene of a two-alarm fire that happened at 135 6th Avenue on Thursday. As investigators work to determine the cause, they are also ensuring no one was left inside.

Looking for a strategy game with action commands? Heart Decay is a rogue-lite in development by NuttyCat Games. Learn more about Faruk Utku Çalık's team in Turkey with a preview of the game's lore, ambitions and balance. Plus, the second demo is out now on Steam! youtu.be/0T6l2IprlW4?...

Anomaly of a Rogue-lite - Heart Decay game dev interview

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Ten businesses were allegedly stolen from by a female according to the Troy Business Improvement District. Her image, along with another suspect’s, spread fast between owners.

Thank you Claim to Fame Entertainment and VDO Gaming & Esports Education for having me host the 5th Annual New York State High School Esports Showcase!

The mayors of Assembly District 108 had their quarterly lunch at Hudson Shores Tavern. I stopped by Cohoes, Menands, Watervliet and Troy to find out what was discussed. cbs6albany.com/news/local/w...

A CBS6 viewer sent an email asking about accessibility on Catskill's Main Street. Concerns raised include sidewalks not meeting the height of existing entrances and driveways and how those needing ADA accommodations are able to traverse the street and enter businesses. cbs6albany.com/news/local/a...

1-3% of customers in Catskill require ADA accommodations to shop at the stores on Main Street according to business owners I spoke to. The streetscape is in its final phase of revitalization but is it currently accessible? Follow me on a journey to @kirwansgamestore.bsky.social to see for yourself.

💥PACK BATTLE💥 Watch CBS6 for a preview on Electric City Event‘s upcoming card show at Union College on September 27!

Writing "My Disability Doesn't Define Me: My Roadmap" started as just a funny idea for Andy O'Rourke, recording voice memos back in 2025. It wasn't until this April that one door closed and many others opened. cbs6albany.com/news/local/g...

What better way to celebrate my 24th birthday than with Pokemon cards🥳🎂

Patti Tashman was convicted of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor, and Harassment in the Second Degree, a violation. Ms. Tashman was a special education teacher assigned to teach a self-contained kindergarten classroom. The victim was a six-year-old student.

In team coverage with Amanda Mohamad on what led to alleged child predator and Santa impersonator Clarence Russell Jr.'s arrest, I interviewed "The Underagent" who conducted the sting operation. cbs6albany.com/news/local/t...

Steamboat Square, 220 Green St., Albany, where Phase 2 of a multi-phase, $201 million revitalization effort of the entire Albany Housing Authority Steamboat Square campus is underway. This 343-unit affordable and supportive housing project includes preservation as well as new construction.

Yes, the only report in our sports block was that the UAlbany Esports team begins its season today. And I couldn't have been happier. cbs6albany.com/sports/conte...

You may have heard about the Odditorium Carnival this summer, an event in Ballston Spa that had its permit denied after more than 100 vendors signed up. Many of them are sounding the alarm online that the organizer refused deposit refunds and now he's planning another. cbs6albany.com/news/local/o...

Mayor Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs will be joined by members of the Advisory Council on Nightlife Economy to overview the Council's final report on Albany nightlife challenges, opportunities, and recommendations, as pursuant to the Mayor's signed executive order in January.

Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple, Sr. and Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon will hold a press conference today regarding the arrest of an Albany County Sheriff's Office employee for the unauthorized use of law-enforcement databases.

From Green Island, New York - Werewolf Moon Studios details the team's current and upcoming video game releases plus internship opportunities! Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/i8OWcl69L3Y?...

Math RPG & Barnyard Platforming - Werewolf Moon Studios game dev interview

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Happy Labor Day! I’m filling in on the desk for all of the evening newscasts📺

One of nine dogs from abuse cases brought in near the end of August is named Bella. You couldn't tell now by her happy demeanor but she was painfully thin upon her arrival to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society. "We are at beyond capacity." cbs6albany.com/news/local/c...

The Town of Bethlehem took unprecedented action to protect vulnerable residents and issued an emergency order to vacate the Albany Center for Independent Living, a privately-owned assisted living facility in Delmar, closing the building and requiring that residents be relocated.

Have you noticed this Flock camera in Kinderhook? The owners of Golden Harvest Farms say they were made aware of it yesterday (Wednesday, 09/02/26) but officials say the license plate reader has been up for about two years. Regardless, the farm wants the camera moved.

Andrea Nussinow, 64, owner of a Clermont-area horse farm, was sentenced in Hudson City Court by the Hon. John Connor Jr. to three years probation, ordered to pay $1,750 in fines and serve 100 hours of community service for her role in the mistreatment of horses housed on her property.

An RPG about bringing people hope: that's MUSO! The game's lead director shares years of conceptualizing and developing his spiritual successor to Earthbound on my latest developer interview. Find out when the next demo is out along with how to help the team. @musorpg.com youtu.be/v1dlGcA3QiQ?...

The UAlbany rowing team was welcomed back to practice with a surprise this season - a boathouse all its own! UAlbany is the only SUNY college that offers a division one women's rowing program. The team's first competition this season is on September 27th at the docks near Jumpin' Jack's.