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Local NEWS10 ABC 5h ago
Watervliet graduating seniors receive free laptops

The Watervliet Housing Authority held it's annual Laptops for Graduating Seniors Ceremony on June 15. The program provides students living in low-income housing and others in need an opportunity to receive a new laptop, free of charge.

Local NEWS10 ABC 6h ago
Albany record store under new ownership after more than 36 years

The owner of a Capital Region staple for all things music is passing the torch to a fellow record collector. On June 1, Last Vestige Music Shop was sold to a long-time patron and on and off employee of the store.

Local NEWS10 ABC 10h ago
6/16/26: Shower/Storm Chances Next Couple Days

Here is your latest StormTracker forecast from meteorologists Alyssa Caroprese and Rob Lindenmuth. Any evening downpours or storms up north will gradually taper this evening. Skies will be partly cloudy heading into tonight and temperatures cool with lows in the lower to middle 50s. The next couple of days will then bring the chance for [...]

Local NEWS10 ABC 10h ago
Local district discusses budget ahead of revote results

BERLIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- While Capital Region school districts faced tough decisions while developing their school budgets, most districts passed their budget votes. Superintendent of Berlin Central School District Ken Rizzo says 98% of districts across the state that stayed within the tax cap passed their school budgets in May, but his district is in [...]

Local NEWS10 ABC 11h ago
Public art turning heads on Burlington's Main Street

A public sculpture in Burlington is turning heads and sparking conversation. "Anthology" by Lydia Kern is made up of hundreds of preserved flowers placed in resin mid-bloom.

Local NEWS10 ABC 11h ago
Harding Mazzotti Arena to host 2027 Capital District Mayoral Cup

Glens Falls hockey fans are going to have a front-row seat to a historic Capital District hockey game next year.

Local NEWS10 ABC 12h ago
New York homeowners to receive $2 billion in STAR school property tax relief

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly 3 million homeowners in New York will receive over $2 billion in refunds through the annual STAR program, which helps families and older New Yorkers afford to live in the state.

Local NEWS10 ABC 13h ago
Saratoga County Fair theme to celebrate America's anniversary

Fair season is approaching, and the Saratoga County Agriculture Society has shared the daily schedule for the 2026 fair.

Local NEWS10 ABC 14h ago
Greenville CSD appoints new superintendent

The Greenville Central School District has appointed its next superintendent.

Local NEWS10 ABC 14h ago
Rock band Daughtry coming to Troy

Grammy Award-nominated rock band Daughtry will be rolling into the Capital Region this fall for a performance at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Local NEWS10 ABC 17h ago
Kingston's 2026 Music in the Parks summer concert series lineup announced

Kingston is gearing up for a summer of jams with the return of their annual Music in the Parks concert series.

Local NEWS10 ABC 17h ago
Field of Horrors to host summer movie, paintball night

Although Halloween is months away, the Capital Region has a unique chance to get a taste of it during the summer.

Local NEWS10 ABC 18h ago
New cafe opening its doors in Lansingburgh

A new eatery is opening up in Lansingburgh. Collar City Cafe will be located in the plaza at 7 Northern Drive.

Local NEWS10 ABC 18h ago
Carnival coming to Westgate Plaza in Albany

The carnival is coming to the capital city!

Local NEWS10 ABC 21h ago
5 things to know this Tuesday, June 16

These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
Play of the Week winner - Averill Park's Emily Aiossa

AVERILL PARK, NY (NEWS10) -- Congratulations to this week's winner of our Play of the Week poll, Averill Park's Emily Aiossa! Aiossa blasted a solo home run in the Class A regional final, helping to lead Averill Park to the victory. Aiossa and the Golden Knights went on to win the Class A state championship [...]

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
What history do the Knicks have in the Capital Region?

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After over 50 years of falling short from an NBA championship, the Knicks secured what seemed like the impossible Saturday night. While many local fans continue pinching themselves, they share the long journey it took to get here and even the history the Knicks have in the Capital Region. Inside the [...]

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
New York establishes Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway

New York State has designated a new highway route connecting Auburn to Niagara Falls to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman and those who escaped slavery, with the aim of promoting local businesses and educating visitors about the area's history.

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
6/15/26: Seasonable Weather Through Midweek

Latest Forecast Update from Meteorologist Rob Lindenmuth: Much needed rain from a strong cold front fell overnight into early Monday morning. Behind the front, temperatures struggled to get out of the 60s for most areas, with some even remaining in the 50s. It was also quite breezy today with gusts up to 30 mph. The [...]

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
Giveaways announced for 2026 summer meet in Saratoga

NYRA has announced the giveaways for the 2026 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course.

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
Comedian Whitney Cummings to perform in Albany

Comedian, actress, and writer Whitney Cummings will be making her way to Albany for a performance at The Egg.

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
Saratoga County Animal Shelter holding open house, adoption event

The Saratoga County Animal Shelter is hosting an Open House and Adoption Event on Saturday, June 20.

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
Capital Region restaurants that opened, closed so far in 2026

The restaurant industry is ever-changing. These are the restaurants that have opened — and closed — in the Capital Region so far in 2026.

Local NEWS10 ABC Yesterday
WTEN launches lifestyle show: Upstate Living!

Monday, June 15 is the launch of a new era on WTEN with the launch of the Capital Region's premier lifestyle show, Upstate Living. You can watch the inaugural episode in the player above starting at 10 a.m.!