WRGB-TV (Albany, NY)

WRGB is a television station located in New York and is affiliated with CBS. It is owned and managed by Sinclair Broadcast Group, one of the largest and most varied broadcasting companies in the United States. Following upcoming deals, Sinclair will own and operate, program, or offer sales services to a total of 163 stations across 77 markets. Their television network reaches about 38.7% of households in the U.S. and includes affiliates for major networks like FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

Local

English

Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#57138

United States

#10958

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#342

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Saints Stomp Marist, Earn Share of MAAC Regular Season Title for First Time Since 2014

20 hours ago | cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski

Loudonville, N.Y. — There was lots on the line this afternoon at Hickey Field on the Siena College campus. Siena Men's Lacrosse hosted rival Marist in their MAAC regular season finale with playoff seeding up for grabs. The Saints, winners of six straight, could earn the number two seed with a win and a bye to the Semifinal round. There was a possibility for Siena to host the tournament but Sacred Heart beat Manhattan, so Sacred Heart will now host.
Phoenix Push Past Patroons in Third Installment of a Budding Capital Region Rivalry

1 day ago | cbs6albany.com | Adam Pankowski

Albany, N.Y. — With the weather improving outside, a budding rivalry on the hardwood inside continued to heat up. The Albany Patroons and the New York Phoenix met up for the third time ever on Tuesday night, this one being the first matchup inside the Washington Avenue Armory. The Phoenix claimed round one, the Patroons got their revenge the second time around to set up bragging rights in the third of four total regular season matchups.
New York's 'Safe Schools by Design Act' aims to enhance school security

2 days ago | cbs6albany.com | J.T. Fetch

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A new law in New York State, the "Safe Schools by Design Act," has officially taken effect, aiming to bolster security in educational institutions. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2023, the law requires school districts to prioritize safety in their five-year plans, which often involve significant construction or renovation projects. School districts needed to begin complying with the law on April 17th.
Vatican prepares for Saturday funeral of Pope Francis, public viewing begins this week

2 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Ida Domingo |John Gonzalez

Pope Francis's body is laid out in state inside his private chapel at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP, HO)
Scotia-Glenville schools to enforce bus safety with new camera technology

3 days ago | cbs6albany.com | J.T. Fetch

SCOTIA, N.Y. (WRGB) — Starting May 1, the Scotia-Glenville Central School District will begin issuing tickets to drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The district is implementing high-tech cameras to capture violations when the stop-arm is extended, aiming to reduce the more than 50,000 illegal passes that occur daily across the state, posing a significant safety risk to students. The new enforcement measure comes with a steep penalty: a $250 fine for a first-time violation.
Siena Women's Lacrosse Earns First Round Bye with Statement Win on Senior Day

3 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Sam Israel

With MAAC postseason seeding on the line and a three-way tie in the standings, Siena women’s lacrosse delivered a powerful message on Senior Day.The Saints defe
Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza offensive until Hamas is destroyed and hostages freed

4 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Wafaa Shurafa |Josef Federman |Samy Magdy

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said again Saturday that Israel has “no choice” but to continue fighting in Gaza and will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages, and ensuring that the territory won’t present a threat to Israel. The prime minister also repeated his vow to make sure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.
First on CBS6: Warren County Head Start avoids shutdown with last-minute funding

6 days ago | cbs6albany.com | J.T. Fetch

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Warren County Head Start program appears to have narrowly avoided a temporary shutdown after facing a delay in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The program's executive director announced that they have been assured the necessary funds will arrive within 72 hours, allowing them to continue operations.
New York boosts electric vehicle incentives with $30 million funding

6 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Jana DeCamilla

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced an additional $30 million is now available for New Yorkers to lease or purchase EVs through the state's Drive Clean Rebate program. The initiative offers point-of-sale rebates for over 60 new EV models, aiming to make electric driving more affordable and accessible.
Lavender's recovery inspires community as police continue animal cruelty investigation

6 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Jana DeCamilla

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Lavender, the dog at the center of a high-profile cruelty investigation, recently received a heartwarming visit from the Schenectady Police Department, Schenectady Animal Control, and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s (MHHS) Humane Law Enforcement team- the groups instrumental in her rescue and the subsequent arrest related to her abandonment. Lavender, who is recovering from severe wounds and infections, has been under the care of MHHS since her rescue in late March.