WXXA-TV (Albany, NY)

WXXA-TV is a television station affiliated with Fox, identified as virtual channel 23 and VHF digital channel 8. It is based in Albany, New York, and serves the Capital District, which includes Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, along with Berkshire County in Massachusetts. The station is owned by Mission Broadcasting, a company located in Wichita Falls, Texas. It operates under joint sales and shared services agreements with Nexstar Media Group, which means it has a close operational relationship with WTEN, an ABC affiliate on channel 10, also licensed to Albany. The two stations share their studios on Northern Boulevard in the Bishop's Gate area of Albany, while WXXA-TV's transmitter is situated on the Helderberg Escarpment, to the west of New Salem.

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Mohonasen bringing stop arm cameras to school buses

1 day ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward

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New York highlights food safety efforts for Food Safety Day

1 day ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Kasey Sadowski

Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 09:47 PM EDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 09:47 PM EDT SHARE ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is getting ready to highlight food safety efforts in honor of Food Safety Day on Saturday, June 7.
More than $700K awarded to local arts initiatives

1 day ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Albany arts community received funding on Friday. County leaders presented grants to 28 local arts organizations during a ceremony at the Albany Institute of History and Art. The recipients include local theater companies, art galleries, public organizations, historic preservation groups and more. Officials said the funding totals $729,161.84 and isn’t simply about investing in the arts, but it also supports the community as a whole.
Arrests made in Tarrytown Lighthouse vandalism

1 day ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward

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WATCH LIVE: NEWS10’s Belmont Stakes special

1 day ago | news10.com | Sara Rizzo

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival kicked off on Wednesday at the Saratoga Race Course, with the Belmont Stakes taking place on Saturday. NEWS10 Sports Director Griffin Haas and two local experts are breaking down everything you need to know for the big race ahead of post time. You can watch the Belmont Stakes special at 7:30 p.m. in the video player above or on FOX23.
Legislative caucus introduces package of prison reform bills

1 day ago | news10.com | Carina Dominguez

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The death of Robert Brooks led to a new package of bills that tackles prison reform. The announcement came days after Marcy corrections officers, charged in the killing of Brooks, argued their cases should be dismissed. The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus introduced the “Robert Brooks Blueprint for Justice & Reform”. Assemblymember Michaelle Solages is the chair of the caucus. “When we saw the death of Robert Brooks, we first grieved.
Schenectady restaurant closing its doors after 7 years

1 day ago | news10.com | Sara Rizzo

Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 03:54 PM EDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 03:55 PM EDT SHARE SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Daley’s on Yates, located at 10 Yates Street in Schenectady, is closing. The restaurant made the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday.
‘Sinners’ puts ‘truth on screen’ for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

2 days ago | news10.com | Sophie Bates

CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — It’s a small part in a big movie, but for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, their scene in “Sinners” is a huge deal. The horror movie blockbuster, starring Michael B. Jordan as a gangster turned vampire slayer, paints a brief but impactful portrait of the tribe using Choctaw actors and cultural experts. For some, it’s the first time they’ve seen the Choctaw way of life accurately portrayed on the big screen.
Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation in Poughkeepsie

2 days ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward

Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 09:54 PM EDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 11:45 PM EDT SHARE POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in the town of Poughkeepsie. Police said the suspect was armed with a sword. The incident took place around 2:15 p.m. Thursday at a home on Fair Oaks Drive.
Adult students graduate with GED diploma in Schenectady

2 days ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward

Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 10:31 PM EDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 10:31 PM EDT SHARE SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It was graduation day on Thursday for some special students in Schenectady. The graduates were in the GED program. They’ve spent months studying to achieve their GED.