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While a stray PM sprinkle or brief shower cannot unfortunately be ruled out, the vast majority of the region will stay dry on Saturday with manageable humidity under a mix of sun and clouds.
08/22/2026: Staying Seasonably Cool
While a stray PM sprinkle or brief shower cannot unfortunately be ruled out, the vast majority of the region will stay dry on Saturday with manageable humidity under a mix of sun and clouds. Sunday…
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A local woman turned her 40th birthday party into a fundraiser for the nonprofit she started to help people get to life-saving medical treatment in New York City and Boston. MORE: https://www.news10.com/community/founder-of-local-nonprofit-celebrates-birthday-with-fundraiser-in-troy/
Founder of local nonprofit celebrates birthday with fundraiser in Troy
A local woman turned her 40th birthday party into a fundraiser for the nonprofit she started to help people get to life-saving medical treatment in New York City and Boston. Francesca LoPorto-Brand…
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A wave of low pressure will brush the region bringing the potential for an isolated shower or two to develop later in the day Saturday. But this chance is rather small, meaning most of us will get through the day dry. https://www.news10.com/forecast/08-21-2026-mainly-dry-tomorrow-unsettled-sunday/
08/21/2026: Mainly Dry Tomorrow, Unsettled Sunday
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Rob Lindenmuth and Allison Lancia: It was a beautiful day across the region with high pressure keeping us both bright and dry! Luckily, these q…
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The sale of kratom is set to be banned in Albany County. Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced that the County Department of Health will issue a public health order on Monday. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/public-health-order-to-ban-the-sale-of-kratom-in-albany-county/
A Schenectady woman has been arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/crime/flock-camera-alert-for-stolen-vehicle-leads-to-arrest-of-schenectady-woman/
Flock camera alert for stolen vehicle leads to arrest of Schenectady woman
A Schenectady woman has been arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. Watervliet Police were alerted via a Flock camera notification to a stolen vehicle entering the City of Wate…
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The man who led New York State Police on a manhunt earlier this month after he was believed to be connected to a homicide in Orange County has been charged. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/orange-county/orange-co-homicide-suspect-released-from-hospital-charged/
A group of Great Dane puppies are getting a second chance at life after surviving parvovirus and are now ready for visitors at the Susquehanna SPCA. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/otsego-county/great-dane-puppies-seized-in-carlisle-cleared-for-visitors-after-parvovirus-recovery/
Great Dane puppies seized in Carlisle cleared for visitors after parvovirus recovery
A group of Great Dane puppies are getting a second chance at life after surviving parvovirus. Nine puppies rescued in an operation that removed 78 animals from a home in Carlisle are now ready for …
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State, federal lawmakers respond to foiled terror plot at #NewYorkStateCapitol
'No active danger': How NY's leaders respond to the foiled capitol bomb plot
Federal agents arrested Jessica Bowie of Albany, New York, for allegedly attempting to acquire an inert explosive device to attack the New York State Capitol in support of ISIS.
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After the arrest of Jessica Bowie, local Muslim leaders spoke about the impacts these types of arrests have on their congregations. MORE: https://www.news10.com/top-stories/terror-plot-against-the-capitol-impacts-local-muslim-communities/
Terror plot against Capitol impacts local Muslim communities
After the thwarted attack plot on the New York State Capitol, the FBI has charged 35-year-old Jessica Bowie with attempting to provide resources and support to the terrorist organization ISIS. Acco…
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More than $5.4 million has been awarded to seven different Capital Region projects through the New York State’s County Infrastructure Grant Program. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/5-4m-awarded-to-capital-region-infrastructure-projects/
$5.4M awarded to Capital Region infrastructure projects
More than $5.4 million has been awarded to seven different Capital Region projects through the New York State’s County Infrastructure Grant Program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the fundin…
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A Pittsfield mom says she’s concerned some drivers don’t recognize these vans as a school transportation vehicle and because of that they don’t always stop.
School buses aren’t always yellow: Pittsfield mom raises concerns over drivers passing
PITTSFIELD, MASS. (NEWS10) —Pittsfield Public Schools, like many districts, use traditional yellow school buses to transport students. But the district also uses smaller white vehicles known as 7D …
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According to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), New York has been awarded billions of dollars from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors, as the state brought legal action various companies for their part in the opioid epidemic.
Empire State Weekly: Opioid settlement funding explained
According to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), New York has been awarded billions of dollars from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors, as the state brought l…
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There’s a new way to get around Saratoga Springs this summer. Druthers Brewing Company launched a free trolley that connects riders to downtown, Saratoga Race Course and Saratoga Lake.
Druthers Trolley on the move this summer
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – There’s a new way to get around Saratoga Springs this summer. Druthers Brewing Company launched a free trolley that connects riders to downtown, Saratoga Rac…
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A former Cohoes High School teacher was sentenced to four years in prison for raping a student in 2025. https://www.news10.com/news/crime/former-cohoes-teacher-gets-4-years-for-raping-student/
Former Cohoes teacher gets 4 years for raping student
A former Cohoes High School teacher was sentenced to four years in prison for raping a student in 2025.
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In addition to being suspended without pay, the other dog in the deputy's care has also been removed.
Deputy suspended without pay after death of Albany County Sheriff K9
The Albany County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the death of one of its K9 officers, and now the dog’s handler has been suspended.
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A statement from the victim's mother was read in court, saying in-part: “My Matt was everything. You, Mr. Merriman, are not. Words that come to mind when I think of you are: Selfish, immature, and thoughtless."
Rotterdam man sentenced for fatal DWI crash on Everett Road
The Rotterdam man who admitted to driving drunk in a fatal crash was sentenced on Friday.
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The return of Siena University men's basketball is upon the Capital District. https://www.news10.com/sports/siena-basketball-takes-on-syracuse-in-exhibition-showdown/
Siena men’s basketball takes on Syracuse in Exhibition Showdown
The return of Siena University men’s basketball is upon the Capital District.
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The money will go toward the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the playground area next to the ice rink and the construction of a new permanent multi-use pavilion. https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/troy-reallocates-1m-for-frear-park-upgrades/
Troy reallocates $1M for Frear Park upgrades
Over $1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is being reallocated in the city of Troy.
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New York State Police, with assistance from the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, arrested a man during a Saratoga Springs traffic stop on Monday for alleged drug possession. https://www.news10.com/news/crime/saratoga-springs-traffic-stop-leads-to-felony-drug-arrest/
Saratoga Springs traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest
New York State Police, with assistance from the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a man during a Saratoga Springs traffic stop on Monday for alleged drug possession.
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A new immersive haunted house experience is coming to Fort William Henry in Lake George this fall
New Halloween attraction coming to Lake George
A new immersive haunted house experience is coming to Fort William Henry in Lake George this fall. Fort Fright will draw on the Fort’s real history, legends and dark stories.
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According to business owner Vanessa Piazza, the cafe will be located at 51 West Bridge Street.
Saugerties-based cafe to open location in Catskill
Josie’s Coffee Shoppe, a Saugerties-based cafe, will soon be opening its second location in Catskill. According to business owner Vanessa Piazza, the cafe will be located at 51 West Bridge St…
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Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting incident in the city of Poughkeepsie earlier this month.
2 arrested in connection to Poughkeepsie shooting
Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting incident in the city of Poughkeepsie earlier this month. According to the city police department, 18-year-old Randall Lawrence and 22-year-…
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An Albany woman has been arrested after making a terroristic threat against the NYS Capitol. Also, a man has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend in Cohoes. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.
5 things to know this Friday, August 21
An Albany woman has been arrested after making a terroristic threat against the New York State Capitol. Also, a man who led police on a two-week search has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend …
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Several products from two popular frozen treat brands have been recalled from Price Chopper and Market 32 shelves.
Ice cream bars, pops recalled from Price Chopper/Market 32 stores
Several products from two popular frozen treat brands have been recalled from Price Chopper and Market 32 shelves. According to the grocery chain, some Good Humor Ice Cream Bars and Outshine Fruit …
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Now, they're celebrating those 10 years the only way podcasters could: with a new book, Pardon My Book.
Big Cat talks Pardon My Take’s new book, Pardon My Book
For the past 10 years, Barstool’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz, PFT Commenter, and Hank Lockwood have been providing the award winning listeners of the Pardon My Take podcast with some of t…
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Champions week continues on News10, highlighting the reigning Section 2 football champions as the new season begins. In Class C, it’s a new era for the back-to-back defending champs, the Schuylerville Black Horses.
Champions Week: Class C’s Schuylerville
Champions week continues on News10, highlighting the reigning Section 2 football champions as the new season begins. In Class C, it’s a new era for the back-to-back defending champs, the Schu…
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Crews responded to fire at the Greene County Catskill Transfer Station on State Route 385 on Thursday evening. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/greene-county/fire-breaks-out-at-catskill-transfer-station-in-greene-county/
Fire breaks out at Catskill Transfer Station in Greene County
Crews responded to fire at the Greene County Catskill Transfer Station on State Route 385 on Thursday evening. The Catskills Fire Department says the call came after an automatic heat alarm went of…
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Friday, high pressure will build in drying us up for the end of the week! Skies should turn mostly sunny, keeping us nice and bright. Temps won’t be too warm. https://www.news10.com/forecast/08-20-2026-bright-end-to-the-week/
08/20/2026: Bright End to the Week!
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Alyssa Caroprese, Rob Lindenmuth and Allison Lancia: Showers have been developing through the afternoon across much of the area. These will now…
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The Ukrainian Festival is set to return to Albany this fall. The event will take place all day on Saturday, September 19, from noon to 10 p.m. at the Polish Community Center. MORE: https://www.news10.com/community/ukrainian-festival-returning-to-albany/
Ukrainian Festival returning to Albany
The Ukrainian Festival is set to return to Albany this fall. The event will take place all day on Saturday, September 19, from noon to 10 p.m. at the Polish Community Center.
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