Firefighters urge caution as frigid temperatures persist through the week
Cold temperatures means residents are using more sources to heat their homes and sometimes that can lead to fires.
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Last updated: Jan 28, 2026 6:40 AM
Cold temperatures means residents are using more sources to heat their homes and sometimes that can lead to fires.
The aquarium in Rotterdam remained closed Tuesday due to the fire, it said.
The petition, which is signed by more than 1,000 people, makes three primary demands.
The snow set records in some parts of the state.
Travel bans are also in place for Dutchess and Ulster counties.
Snowfall from the winter storm hitting New York sets daily accumulation records in several parts of the state Sunday.
An Albany police officer was arrested on felony drug charges following an eight-month investigation, State Police said.
With the Central Square Central School District's wide reach and proximity to Lake Ontario, emergency closure days can disappear quickly.
Hochul outlined the conditions that the state is expecting and the preparations New Yorkers should take to keep themselves safe.
Albany's mayor says city officials are prioritizing public safety heading into the weekend.
A Cuban migrant held in an immigrant detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, says the autopsy report.
Seven people from the Capital Region were charged with conspiring to launder over $7.1 million, Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone said.
Children, the elderly and people who are outside for long periods of times are often more at risk.
The bureau will address illegal firearms, narcotics, sex and human trafficking, District Attorney Brett Eby announced Wednesday.
As subfreezing temps hit New York, Code Blue shelters open extra beds to bring people in from the cold and connect them to help.
Austin Breyette was sentenced Tuesday in Albany County Court for striking a UAlbany student with a dirt bike he was riding in April of 2024.
The rest stop was without restroom or restaurant access for a time early Tuesday morning due to a frozen water valve.
A 24-inch water line break occurred Monday in the area of British American Boulevard, affecting village and town residents.
Rally-goers from across New York state came together this past weekend on the streets of Rochester.
The federal government has provided a differing account surrounding the Jan. 3 death of Geraldo Lunas Campos.
Michael Fisher pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree reckless endangerment in the death of Robert Brooks.
Ignition interlock devices aim to keep drunk drivers off the road, but installations rates are low.
Trial dates for five former correction officers charged in the death of Mesiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facilty were set Friday.
New York has seen a decline in deaths due to drug overdose between 2024 and 2025, according to CDC data.
Several categories of crime were down in Troy last year, according to newly released data from the Collar City.
Payton Gendron shot and killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May 2022.
The former mayor faces charges for allegedly falsifying time sheets to allow state correction officers obtain additional retirement benefits.
Residents called for support of the New York for All Act.
A Troy man faces hate crime charges following a biased-crime investigation conducted by the Albany County Sheriff's Office.
A Rochester woman learned New York's no-fault insurance left her with mounting bills after being rear-ended at a red light.
A 40+ page class action civil rights lawsuit has been filed to challenge the state's Office and Family Services solitary confinement practices.
The governor signed a package of bills last month, but Brooks' family members say several critical provisions were weakened.
The International Labor Organization estimates that close to 28 million people are victims of human trafficking at any given time.
A statewide investigation led to 223 being inspected and 87 cited.
Omar Daniels previously pleaded guilty to criminal negligent homicide in connection with the 2024 dog attack.
This comes as flu numbers continue to rise across New York state, according to the latest report from the New York State Department of Health.
The Petersburgh fire department announced the evacuation order was partially lifted Wednesday afternoon.
Thomas Mungeer, former president of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, pleaded guilty to a grand larceny charge, the DA said.
Aided by the Blue Butterfly Foundation, Sanjay Basnet, Kamlesh Baral and Kabita Karki came to America seeking for a better life.
The new DOH report shows there were nearly 1,000 more hospitalizations than the previous week.
The supermarket chain says this is equipped in a small faction of its stores that exhibit an elevated risk.
Albany Police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old man who struck a vehicle on Clinton Avenue while riding an electric bike.
There were no injuries and no one was inside the building at the time.
Snowmobiles are once again a common sight across New York state. As winter comes with fresh snow, so do its challenges.
Ginny Brzezinski from the Travelers Institute and Jessica Cicchino with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety join Spectrum News 1.
Police say to be aware of your surroundings and notify them of anything suspicious.
Former Albany County prosecutor Jasper Mills has been charged with intimidating and tampering with a witness in a seven-count indictment.
Utility company officials said that they were prepared for potential outages.
Meteorologist Ryan Finn speaks to our Dana Damiani about where things stand.
Gov. Hochul joined Spectrum News 1 on Sunday to discuss the concerns for this new round of extreme weather.
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