Court Upholds Death Benefits Claim for Widow of Truck Driver Who Died of COVID-19
Appellate Division rejects trucking company's appeal, finding driver's death was work-related
Top US Prosecutor Ousted After Judges Appoint Him
Prison Advocates Demand Hochul Fire Corrections Chief Over Deaths
Business
New restaurant planned for former Albany eatery
Riilaxx Tavern to open in Sheridan Avenue space left by Ama Cocina closure

Old Brick Furniture to open new store in Colonie
The northeastern furniture and mattress retailer is expanding with a second location in the Albany area.
Albany Ice Cream Shop Expands to Latham
Emack & Bolio's opens second location in Fresh Market Plaza
Weather
Two Rescued Near Willamette River in Albany
Emergency crews responded to a call for help on Tuesday evening.

Albany Hit by Widespread Power Outage
Authorities investigating cause as over 2,900 customers affected
Washington Co. Officials Urge Fire Safety Amid Recent Blazes
Extreme cold weather blamed for nearly a dozen fires in the past two weeks
Entertainment
Albany Civic Theater Presents 'The Roommate' This Weekend
The play directed by former NewsChannel 13 anchor Benita Zahn runs through March 1st.

Kiss Tribute Band Kuarantine to Perform in Cohoes
Fronted by wrestler Chris Jericho, the group will bring 1980s Kiss covers to Cohoes Music Hall.
Albany Music Festival Rescheduled, Rapper DaBaby Added to Lineup
The annual Clover Fest will now take place on March 21 and feature a new headliner.
Crime
Albany Teen Charged in Multiple Robberies
17-year-old suspect linked to three incidents involving stolen goods and weapons

Albany Man Indicted for Multiple Shootings, Including Firing at Police
Devante Wadjas, 29, faces attempted murder and weapons charges after alleged incidents in 2025
Teen Arrested After Reckless Electric Bike Chase in North Shore
The 15-year-old suspect faces charges of aggravated robbery, reckless driving, and drug possession after a high-speed pursuit.
Sports
Former Duquesne Head Coach Greg Gattuso Returns to Program as Associate Head Coach
Gattuso, who led the Dukes for 10 seasons, is coming back to his alma mater after stints at Penn State and Albany.

Great Danes Lacrosse Primed for Deep NCAA Tournament Run
After back-to-back America East titles, UAlbany men's lacrosse team eyes elusive NCAA championship
UAlbany Softball Aims for America East Title in 2026 Season
The Great Danes open their campaign with a five-game weekend at Presbyterian College.