Olivia Jaquith

WRGB CBS 6 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Albany, New York and nearby towns and communities in the Capital City area, including Cohoes, Watervliet, Colonie, Bethlehem, Guilderland, New Scotland, Coeymans, Green Island, Knox, Berne, Westerlo, Rensselaerville, Colonie, Menands, Green Island, Ravena, Altamont, Voorheesville.

Through a specialized partnership with Questar III BOCES, local students are stepping into the boots of first responders, helping to address industry shortages.

Learners from all walks of life are working to improve their communication skills across more than 10 languages at the Capital Region Language Center.

How does virtual training translate to real-world results? CBS6 had an opportunity to experience the answer to that question firsthand, after testing out state-of-the-art heavy equipment simulators at Capital Region BOCES this past winter, and then operating an actual machine a few months later.

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (WRGB) — Serving up modern Mediterranean dishes, Pita Olive opened in Clifton Park at the end of 2024, offering delicious food that matches the stunning interior decor.

When Shari Bailey gave birth to twin daughters Lana and Laila nearly 12 years ago, her family faced an unexpected set of challenges. Although Laila would receive a rare diagnosis, the hurdles that came with it were not dissimilar from those faced by thousands of families in the Capital Region and across the country.

From processing a crime scene, to making an arrest, to prosecuting a defendant, to responding to a 911 call, students are getting criminal justice experience.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Youth openness to smoking in New York has reached its highest level on record, according to a 2026 report

As students and families prepare for the start of the new school year, there are legal rights to keep in mind, particularly when navigating special education services, student discipline, bullying, accommodations, and access to school records.

ARGYLE, N.Y. (WRGB) — A two-year program for high school students through WSWHE BOCES is helping to address one of the region's most critical workforce needs, manufacturing and machining.