WRGB-TV (Albany, NY)

1 day ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

ALBANY, N.Y. — Democrats on Capitol Hill are advocating for new legislation to ban so-called "DIY machine guns" in New York. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit the sale of semi-automatic pistols that can be easily modified with a "Glock switch" that can empty a full clip in seconds. Republicans say "conversion devices" are already illegal in New York state, adding the legislation violates the Second Amendment.

2 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Nicolas Dubina

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York democrats and business leaders gathered at the state capital to advocate for a bill that could end the state's long-standing prohibition on wine sales in supermarkets. Since the 1930s, New Yorkers have been unable to purchase wine at supermarkets, a restriction still in place in only 10 states. Joseph Alston, Director of Government Affairs for The Business Council of New York State, said, "This is literally a common sense bill, and it’s been a while. 1934. That’s a long time.

2 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Jana DeCamilla

Troy, NY (WRGB) — Troy Police Detectives along with members of the NYSP dive team are on scene near Campbell Avenue and Mill Street investigating the disappearance of Amanda King. It’s our Detectives and members of the NYSP dive team. No active emergency it’s the continuance of our investigation of Amanda King, the remains that were located in the area of the Burden Pond.

2 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Jana DeCamilla

In 2024, the number of children who died after being left in a car rose 35%. As the weather continues to warm, the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is urging parents and caregivers to make sure they do not leave children, vulnerable adults or pets alone in a hot car, in ANY WEATHER. Temperatures do not have to be unseasonably high, and the time left in a car does not need to be very long, to be dangerous.

2 days ago | cbs6albany.com | Jana DeCamilla

Hoosick, NY (WRGB) — State Police are investigating a two-car crash on Route 7 Wednesday that left one person dead. At 10:32 a.m. Wednesday, State Police responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of State Routes 7 and 22 in the town of Hoosick. Two vehicles were involved in the crash, and one person has been confirmed deceased, according to police. Further information will be released when it's available, state police said.