Nicolas Dubina

2 weeks ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — One month after Schenectady implemented a new 25-mile-per-hour speed limit, data shows many drivers are still exceeding the limit on several city roads. Speed sensors installed on traffic poles throughout the city reveal that compliance remains an issue. Brian Cannon, the Signal Superintendent for the City of Schenectady, highlighted several roads where drivers are not slowing down, including Hamburg Street, Rosa Road, Watt Street, McDonald Avenue, and Clayton Street.

2 weeks ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) - Data requested by CBS6 shows the city of Albany saw fewer car crashes in the first three months of the year after lowering the speed limit to 25 mph on January 1st. The Albany Police Department provided year-to-year comparisons from January to March, going back to 2022. The data shows so far this year, there were a total of 743 crashes. That's down from 835 crashes during the same time in 2024, a drop of about 11%. The drop continues a downward trend over the last few years.

2 weeks ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Albany Common Council is preparing to vote on law to broaden the city's residency requirement amid critical staffing shortages impacting public safety and other services. The proposed legislation, known as "Local Law L," would allow the city to hire employees from Albany County or a bordering county. Data shows as of April 1, the city is trying to fill 233 vacancies, including engineers, accountants, equipment operators, IT workers and 911 dispatchers.

2 weeks ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. — April marks Autism Awareness Month, which has evolved into Autism Acceptance Month in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism, affecting about 4% of boys and 1% of girls. On Sunday, families gathered at the Via Aquarium in Rotterdam for an early, sensory-friendly experience at no cost.

2 weeks ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) - The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society has released new photos and video of Lavender as it seeks community support for the dog's recovery from severe injuries. A 31-year-old man is facing a misdemeanor charge for abandoning Lavender on March 28th near the area of Eastern Parkway and McClellan Street. Police say one of her ears appeared to be intentionally cut off. She also had severe injuries to her face, fractured teeth and was severely malnourished.