WTEN-TV (Albany, NY)

WTEN-TV, originally launched as WCDA on October 14, 1953, began broadcasting on Channel 41. The initial transmitter was set up in Herkimer, while the studios were based in East Greenbush, NY. In November 1954, WTEN became the first television station for Capital Cities. Three years later, in 1957, it transitioned to Channel 10. By 1963, the studio relocated to Albany, and the transmitter moved to its present site in the Helderberg Mountains in New Scotland, NY. In 1978, the station changed its network affiliation from CBS to ABC. In 1989, Young Broadcasting of Albany, Inc. acquired WTEN. This company also operates a satellite station, WCDC Channel 19, located in Adams, MA, with its transmitter positioned on Mount Greylock in Massachusetts.

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Mamdani claims Democratic mayoral nod, sparking political firestorm

2 days ago | news10.com | Johan Sheridan

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor on Tuesday, making him the first Muslim American and South Asian candidate to secure a major party’s city-wide nomination for the top office. His victory drew sharp reactions from both Democratic and Republican leaders. Fueled by a grassroots campaign and support from the Working Families Party, Mamdani’s win might signal a shift for some voters and party leaders interested in change.
NY hospitals must still provide abortions 3 years post-Dobbs, AG says

2 days ago | news10.com | Johan Sheridan

ALBANY,N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York’s top legal officer marked three years since the Supreme Court ended abortion rights by reminding hospitals about ongoing responsibilities to provide emergency reproductive care, including abortions. On Tuesday, Attorney General Letitia James and 21 other state attorneys general published a letter they sent to the American Hospital Association.
Election reform facing hurdles as New Yorkers vote in primaries

3 days ago | news10.com | Johan Sheridan

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New Yorkers headed to the primary polls on Tuesday with two proposed election reforms having just stalled in the legislature. One would implement ranked-choice voting statewide, and the other would notify New Yorkers about closed primaries when they register to vote. Groups like Open Primaries, Unite NY, and Let Us Vote are slated to hold informational pickets at polling places throughout the day.
GOP state senators push Hochul for rescue flights from Israel

3 days ago | news10.com | Johan Sheridan

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Republican state senators want Governor Kathy Hochul to organize emergency flights for New Yorkers stranded in Israel amid ongoing conflict and airspace that’s closed to civilian flights. According to Hochul’s office, she’s in active talks with other states and airlines to coordinate travel.
Watervliet man accused of stripping home of plumbing, electricity

3 days ago | news10.com | Abbi Stanley

Posted: Jun 24, 2025 / 11:46 AM EDT Updated: Jun 24, 2025 / 11:46 AM EDT SHARE WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Watervliet man was was arrested after allegedly burglarizing a Watervliet home on June 18. Jesse Kacensky, 44, faces multiple charges.
Greenfield man accused of having child sex abuse images, firearms

3 days ago | news10.com | Abbi Stanley

GREENFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Greenfield man is accused of having child sex abuse images, illegal firearms, and an illegal high-capacity magazine. Anthony Badali, 32, was arrested on June 13. • Two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weaponThe New York State Police said Badali was arrested following and investigation and the execution of a search warrant on his home. The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Community to honor Robert Bornt at July 4 event

4 days ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Sydney Havens

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Fort Edward man sentenced for rape

4 days ago | news10.com | Abbi Stanley

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Fort Edward man was sentenced on Monday for raping a woman at Lamplighter Acres. Alim Mohammed, 34, faces eight and a half years in a state correctional facility for two counts of second-degree rape. Mohammed pleaded guilty to these charges in April. Mohammed confessed through his guilty plea to forcing sexual contact and acting dangerously to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a child under the age of 17. He will also face 10 years of post-release supervision.
$1 million available in grants for NY community forest conservation

4 days ago | news10.com | Abbi Stanley

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Department of Environmental Conservation announced that $1 million in grants are now available through the third round of the Community Forest Conservation Grant Program. The grants range from $50,000 to $300,000 to assist municipalities in purchasing forest land for the purpose of creating community forests.
Man accused of kidnapping 5-year-old in Gloversville

4 days ago | news10.com | Abbi Stanley

Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 11:04 AM EDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 11:04 AM EDT SHARE GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A man is accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old in the city of Gloversville on Friday. Sergio Proietti faces multiple charges.