A Schenectady man has been sentenced to several decades in prison for an execution-style homicide in 2023, according to Schenectady County District Attorney's Office.

Schenectady city government remains in gridlock.

One person has died after being hit by a car on Central Avenue in Colonie on Wednesday, according to the Colonie Police Department.

Capital Region, NY (News10) -  There have been a number of protests across the Capital Region — including at this location here right off Wolf Road — as people express frustration with ICE. In light of this, local experts weighed in on what you can and can't do to protest safely and remain in your [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man is facing hate crime charges after the Albany County Sheriff's Office said that he threatened a county employee with violence, targeting them because of their religion. Investigators said that the victim was wearing a yarmulke when a stranger approached him and made antisemitic threats. According to the Albany County [...]

If you’re looking for work in an in-demand field, you may be able to go back to school for free.

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- City officials in Troy have released the 2025 end-of-year crime report, which showed a large reduction in crime in nearly every category from 2025 to 2024, except one. Along with those numbers, community members shared that they are also seeing a difference in everyday life, that they hope sticks around the [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) —Bars and recreation spots in the Capital Region may soon have more flexibility to serve alcohol. New York’s updated liquor laws are giving local businesses new opportunities while keeping public safety in mind. News10's Tyanna Xavier checked out one of those businesses who are interested in these licenses. The business was Generation [...]

Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State agenda has been met with criticism from both Republicans and progressives, who argue that it is either too expensive or does not go far enough in taxing the wealthy and addressing systemic issues in the state.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A pathway to universal child care is Governor Kathy Hochul’s goal for New York State. She wants all four-year-olds to have pre-kindergarten access by the 2028-2029 school year. As a part of her State of the State agenda to create universal child care, Governor Hochul would like to invest $4.5 billion [...]

A man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed multiple people at a home in the town of Amsterdam on Wednesday, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

The featured video is from NEWS10 reporting in 2023. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A longtime Capital Region appliance retailer is growing. Marcella's Appliance Center is taking over Cocca's Appliances. The acquisition goes into effect on Jan. 19. Both Marcella's and Cocca's are family-run businesses. Cocca's was founded by Frank Cocca in 1981. “When I began [...]

This isn't an event you'll need to stew on!

New York State Police reported on Wednesday the line-of-duty death of retired State Police Major Frank J. Keyser.

LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A woman and her dog weren't injured after being rescued from icy water in Herkimer County. Around 8:50 a.m. on Jan. 10, New York State Police responded to the Industrial Park in Little Falls to assist with a rescue. It was reported that a woman and her dog had fallen [...]

For those who set a goal to spend more time outside in 2026, the Albany County Winter Fest on January 17 may have what you're looking for.

The Egg in Albany will be hosting an evening of music and magic with a special performance of Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert.

After a few days of above-freezing weather, ice on bodies of water in the Capital Region has fluctuated.

The Wild Horse, located at 38 Caroline Street, has closed for renovations. According to a Facebook post, the bar and restaurant will be closed through mid-April.

The 27th annual Saratoga Chowderfest is set to return to downtown Saratoga next month. The annual tasting event is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kingston Police announced on Wednesday that a second arrest was made earlier this week amid a train fire investigation in the city.

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Malta man is facing several charges after police said he fled from deputies during a traffic stop and ran into the woods. Shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office stopped Bradley Crannell for alleged erratic driving on East High Street in the town of Malta. After initially [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Many people who make New Year's resolutions set a goal of getting healthier in the new year! Women are more likely than men to set health-related resolutions. However, research shows 80% of people have already abandoned those goals by now. In fact, January 9 is known as Quitter's Day because so [...]

As of January 1, two mountaintop fire districts have consolidated coverage zones. Town of Hunter Supervisor Sean Mahoney said the consolidation combines the Haines Falls and Tannersville Fire Districts into a single district.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In the early 19th Century, a French teenager at the National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris wanted more access to books since the raised text publications available to him were limited and did not allow for writing. So he set out to create a code that could be read with [...]

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Over 2,900 residents lost power across Troy on Wednesday morning, city officials announced. The outages were first reported around 9:30 a.m. After initially listing the expected restoration time as 1:15 p.m., most properties had their power restored by 11:20 a.m., according to National Grid's outage map.

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Public Works in the city of Glens Falls will be plowing Thursday night into Friday morning to clear city streets of large snow piles. The plowing is expected to begin around 11 p.m. Drivers are asked to slow down and give crews the room to work. The [...]

With highs in the low 40's, it's almost all rain as precipitation begins this afternoon. A few isolated spots in the mountains may see a bit of snow mixing in at times.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced her priorities for 2026 at the State of the State Address on Tuesday. Also, a longtime Albany business is set to close after 90 years. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the CDTA.

Both the Shaker and Niskayuna boys basketball teams made it to their respective state title games last year. The Blue Bison won the Class AAA championship, while Nisky fell valiantly in double overtime of the Class AA championship. The two teams met on Tuesday night in a Suburban Council clash.

Each year since 2017, the La Salle hockey team has hosted an annual "Cadets for Vets" game, raising money to support homeless veterans in the community. The 2026 contest is scheduled for Saturday night, the lead up to the event began with a dinner on Tuesday.

New York State Police are continuing to investigate a cold missing person case out of Ellenville.

A Stewart's Shops in Mayfield is looking a bit roomier.

A Stillwater man has been sentenced to several years in a state correctional facility for rape, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office.

The Saratoga Film Showcase will return to Saratoga Springs beginning January 23.

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a plan to freeze tuition at SUNY and CUNY schools, expand the SUNY and CUNY Reconnect program, regulate private student lenders, protect cosigners, overhaul the Certificate of Residency process, double the Empire State Service Corps, and provide Veterans Services Clinics for military-connected students.

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Getting to medical appointments is critical for patients trying to heal  -- but what if you can't get to those appointments? "We like to think of ourselves as the provider of choice for our most vulnerable neighbors," Claire Parde said. She's the Executive Director of the Healthcare Consortium, a nonprofit serving [...]

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) —For 90 years, Colonial Cleaners has been a staple in Albany—serving generations of families and building lasting relationships in the community. Owner Neil Levine, died at the age of 67 unexpectedly at his home last Monday. After the sudden death the longtime family business is preparing to close its doors. It began [...]

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A couple weeks after Hair and Body Essentials in Clifton Park suddenly closed, many customers are still left with questions about what to do with their outstanding gift cards. Luckily, there are some options, but a local lawyer shared that there no guarantees you can get your money back. Gift [...]

An Albany woman has been arrested after she allegedly abandoned her dog outside the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, leading to its death, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office.

New York State Police announced on Monday that efforts remain underway in an over three-decade cold case in Albany County.

Since 2019, the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville High School has housed an Immortal Championship Wrestling (ICW) fundraiser show.

BOSTON (NEWS10) -- Massachusetts will be receiving $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education for early literacy tutoring. The funding will go to the 2026-27 school year and will support the state's free, high-dosage early literacy tutoring that the state is funding with $25 million in Fair Share dollars at 272 elementary schools. “This federal grant, paired with other [...]