More than 4,400 customers without power in Lockport LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – New York State Electric & Gas is reporting a power outage affecting more than 4,400 customers in Lockport. NYSEG said they are investigating a problem at a substation that caused the outage. According to the NYSEG outage…

Olmsted School placed in lockdown Tuesday over BB gun BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Frederick Law Olmsted School at Kensington was placed in a brief lockdown Tuesday morning following reports that a student brought a gun into the building. Police responded to the call just before 11 a.m. and…

Spa City residents accuse Stewart's of 'zoning grab' Neighbors on Marion Avenue in Saratoga Springs oppose Stewart’s Shops’ proposed infringement into a residential area. Source: Times Unition Spa City residents accuse Stewart's of 'zoning grab'

Police said he stole their SUV. Now he faces felonies. Schenectady man accused of stealing police SUV from Ellis before wild ride on Thruway to Ulster County where police used device to deflate tires and stop him.  Source: Times Unition Police said he stole their SUV. Now he faces…

Beloved Poughkeepsie restaurant for sale Long-time Poughkeepsie restaurant, the Big Tomato, is for sale, potentially marking the end of an era. Source: Times Unition Beloved Poughkeepsie restaurant for sale

Drunk driver pleads guilty to killing teen on bike in hit-and-run BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Lancaster man pleaded guilty Tuesday after hitting two teenagers on bicycles while he was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, killing one of them. Kevin J. Czajka, 55, pleaded guilty to vehicular…

State DOT to host public hearings on Albany's Livingston Avenue bridge project The state Department of Transportation wants to hear what Albany residents and others think of the proposed $331 million Livingston Avenue bridge project. A virtual meeting takes place today, May 31, and an in-person meeting takes place…

New York's COVID-19 cases plummet 36.5%, omicron wave receding across state New York reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 45,469 new cases, down 36.5% from the previous week’s tally.        Source: Rochester New York Latest News New York's COVID-19 cases plummet 36.5%, omicron wave…

Child's cries draw rescuers to man drowning in Hudson River Despite the efforts of bystanders, a man drowned and died in the Hudson River in Lake Luzerne on Sunday. Source: Times Unition Child's cries draw rescuers to man drowning in Hudson River

Siro's returning with new chef, redesign and outside oyster bar Siro’s in Saratoga Springs, the track-season restaurant that has endured more than a decade of management upheaval, will reopen July 14 this year for a nearly eight-week season under a new chef and with renovated interiors and refreshed backyard…