Nicolas Dubina

5 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

(WRGB) - The family of 15-year-old Alexis McCarthy, a freshman at South Glens Falls High, says she is making progress after having surgery to remove a large tumor from her liver on Tuesday. A new post Saturday in the Facebook group "Alexis Strong" says she got up to walk around for the first time on Friday. She also received her first visitors on Saturday. Alexis update: she is off of liquid pain meds and taking oral pain meds. She still has the epidural. She will have her drain removed today.

1 week ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — As the Real ID requirement for domestic flights takes effect Wednesday, travelers at Albany International Airport are experiencing a smooth transition, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Bart Johnson, TSA Security Director for Upstate New York Airports, said, "No, we haven’t turned anyone away today. And like I said, it's encouraging to see the great compliance.

1 week ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (WRGB) — 15-year-old Alexis McCarthy, a freshman at South Glens Falls High, is recovering from a successful surgery to remove a rare childhood liver cancer. Moments after Tuesday's surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, her family says Alexis wanted to share a message. "I want to thank everyone that prayed for me, and supported me, and wore green for me, I love you all, muah!" Alexis added, before blowing a kiss.

1 week ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) - Tomorrow is the day. If you're taking a domestic flight, the TSA will ask for a Real ID or Enhanced License. If you don't have one, you can use your passport or another form of government ID.

1 week ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

(WRGB) - The New York State Department of Corrections says its "working to make meaningful changes to the State's prison system" following the beating death of Robert Brooks. CBS6 has obtained a statement from DOCCS following guilty pleas accepted Monday involving prison guards charged in Brooks' killing at Marcy Correctional Facility in December. The statement reads in full:"Commissioner Martuscello has repeatedly condemned the actions of the staff that took part in the murder of Robert Brooks.