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SNEAK PEEK: Take a look inside the Capital Region's newest brewery
A new brewery and taproom called Mixed Breed Brewing opens this weekend at 457 Route 146 in Guilderland Center, at the Park Guilderland Plaza. → Read More
Traffic alert: Northway commute slowed by disabled vehicle
The state Department of Transportation says a vehicle disabled on the southbound side of the Northway is slowing traffic near the Twin Bridges. The vehicle is on the right shoulder. Slow-moving vehicles is delaying travel through the area and back up traffic to Grooms Road in Clifton Park. → Read More
Jason Gough's forecast: A beautiful fall Saturday
We're waking up to temperatures ranging from the upper 20s to the middle 30s across our area. The growing season has ended in many higher elevations but if your garden and plants survived the night, you're good to go for a while again. → Read More
Jason Gough's forecast: First day of fall still feels like summer
Summer's in the books. It was a pretty warm one, definitely pretty stormy (see August) and for now, it's a pretty persistent one too. Yesterday, we hit 87 degrees, tied for the warmest day of the month. Not a bad way to close out the season, no? → Read More
Traffic alert: Northway wreck slowing commute
HALFMOON - Southbound traffic is at a near standstill on the Northway because of a possible crash near the Twin Bridges. The state Department of Transportation says the wreck occurred just north of the southside bridge. It left the left lane blocked and back up traffic for several exits. The crash was also causing heavy traffic on other local commuter routes including Route 9 in Saratoga County… → Read More
Jason Gough's forecast: We're in the clear
It's been a wet week as we well know, with 2-6" of rain with some spots seeing more than that! → Read More
Jason Gough's forecast: Rising humidity and scattered storms on Tuesday
Temperatures are all over the place to start our Tuesday,ranging from the upper 40s to the low 60s. Skies are clear, wind is light but up just enough to keep any thick fog from settling in. We'll have plenty of sunshine through this morning and with that, temperatures will be on the rise rather quickly. Getting into this afternoon, we'll top out from the upper 70s to the middle 80s. Humidity… → Read More
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Columbia, Greene counties
The National Weather Service in Albany is warning that severe thunderstorms could hit parts of Columbia and Greene counties Tuesday afternoon. The severe thunderstorm warning lasts until 2 p.m. and is in place for Catskill and Coxsackie in Greene County and Hudson in Columbia County. → Read More
Troopers arrest 3 in Guilderland after Thruway chase, crash
GUILDERLAND - State Police said Tuesday that they arrested three men after a weekend pursuit on the Thruway. About 2:05 a.m. Sunday, troopers tried to stop a vehicle at exit 24 in Guilderland for a vehicle and traffic violation. They said the vehicle sped away and troopers chased it for about 2 miles, ending when the vehicle crashed into a guide rail after going through the exit 25 toll plaza.… → Read More
Jason Gough forecast: Comfortable now but muggy soon
It's another beautiful start to a day with scattered clouds, no wind and temperatures in the 50s to 60 degree. A few showers will stretch into the Adirondacks this morning, weakening as they go. This is as comfortable as it'll be for some time, so you're aware. My forecast format is a little different this morning - we have a lot going on weather wise in the coming days and I want to be sure you… → Read More
Jason Gough's forecast: A gorgeous weekend ahead
It took a while, but the humidity has fallen off. That leaves us with a gorgeous weekend with one wrinkle for some later today. → Read More
Jason Gough's forecast: Downright tropical
This is by far the warmest start to a day so far this year, with temperatures area wide in the low to middle 70s. While we've managed to elude the high dewpoints these past few days, they've caught up to us. It's quite muggy out there to say the least. → Read More
Unofficial results from Tuesday's primary elections
The polls have closed and election officials are tallying the votes from Tuesday's primary elections. → Read More
Jason Gough: No avoiding the rain on Wednesday
Rain will soak the Capital Region on Wednesday, meteorologists said. Clouds are expected to dominate during the day. Sporadic rain will be likely throughout the region. → Read More
Traffic alert: Dunn bridge closed after truck rolls
ALBANY - The Dunn Memorial Bridge was closed at 2:30 p.m. after a truck rolled onto its side. According to police transmissions, the vehicle is on the Albany side of the Hudson River. It is unclear if the vehicle was headed east or west or why it rolled. → Read More
Sun before two days of rain in Albany
Be sure to take advantage of Wednesday's abundance of sun because it could be the last bright day of the workweek. The temperature is expected to climb into the mid-70s during the day before tapering into the 50s Wednesday night. → Read More
Officials raise safety concerns after bear is seen in Cohoes
COHOES - City officials are warning that children should remain inside after a bear was spotted on the city's north end. A tweet penned by Mayor Shawn Morse says the creature has been spotted during overnight hours and was also seen on Imperial Avenue and Congress Street. Morse says police are recommending "no outside activity for children and students." Police patrols are being increased around… → Read More
Heavy rain, melted snow prompt flood warnings in Capital Region
A mix of heavy rain and snow-melting temperatures could cause flooding in parts of the region on Monday and Tuesday. Thunderstorms - including some that triggered tornado warnings in Greene County and other areas south of the Capital Region - moved through the region overnight. By 5:30 a.m., most of storms were out of the region and headed into New England. The rain doused area communities with… → Read More
Snow, rain could hit Albany area
The so-called wintry mix could be back in the region by Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service says rain and snow could hit the Mohawk and Hudson valley during the day and areas off the valley floors could be hit with snow. → Read More
Guilderland collects items for teacher's family displaced by fire
GUILDERLAND - The town sent out a notice that it is collecting items on behalf of a family who lost everything in a fire Friday. The Guilderland Public Library at 2228 Western Avenue will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, and there is a collection box to take clothes for a boy size 12 months, as well as diapers size 5, and medium size maternity clothes. → Read More