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Oct 17, 2024 · by wnyt Rensselaer Police arrest pair from Venezuela in Connecticut homicide Two people originally from Venezuela were arrested in Rensselaer in connection with a Connecticut homicide.

Dec 3, 2024 · by wnyt Person found dead near Patroon Island Bridge in Rensselaer New York State Police are investigating a death after the discovery of a body near the Patroon Island Bridge.

Jun 9, 2024 · by wnyt State lawmakers have approved a bill to rename the Washington Avenue Bridge in Rensselaer after a New York National Guard member who died in a helicopter crash.

Oct 2, 2024 · by wnyt A Rensselaer woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Northway in Saratoga County. The crash happened just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 just north of the Exit 14 off-ramp ...

Jul 5, 2023 · Storms on Tuesday evening caused significant and widespread damage in parts of Columbia and Rensselaer counties. Now the National Weather Service says it was caused by straight-line winds of up to ...

Feb 8, 2024 · NewsChannel 13 will continue to bring you updates on WNYT.com this afternoon and our newscasts starting Live at 4.

Mar 23, 2024 · Counties across New York State are gearing up for primary elections. In Rensselaer County, early voting for the 2024 Presidential Primaries starts Saturday and continues through March 30.

Today’s top news stories from New York’s Capital Region — including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs.

Mar 7, 2025 · The Rensselaer County Legislature is calling on the state to repeal the HALT Act. The legislation limits how long an inmate can spend in solitary confinement.