"Two objectives: learn all there is to learn about the world and try your best to restore it to its most healthy version. It's not really a collector game. It's more about connection with the creatures, with the world." Learn more from creative director Nick McKay about his upcoming game Elemera.

Welcome to the start of a new series with interviews on gaming and related topics - now independent! My first guest is Nick McKay, the creative director of Xenith Games. While Pokémon fans may be familiar with the fan game PokeWilds, McKay and his team have been hard at work on an original game called Elemera for years. Hear how Xenith Games plans to go full-time on its new project with the help of Kickstarter and what the future of PokeWilds looks like. The interview will be uploaded in parts but you can watch the entire piece on YouTube! Also - what should I call this series? Comment some suggestions!

Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly spoke with me about the impact Flock cameras have on criminal investigations. Including manslaughter, kidnapping and rape. cbs6albany.com/news/local/fl…

The Christian Center says success comes with food, shelter and clothing. To make sure the community has those basic needs, its boutique has expanded with Styling for Success. cbs6albany.com/news/local/lo…

Only on @CBS6Albany: The mission of the Montgomery County Department of Social Services is to help residents become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. But what happens when those services are abused, leading to fraud? County officials spoke exclusively to me about addressing welfare fraud while not criminalizing poverty. cbs6albany.com/news/local/mo…

Through Lower Adirondack Pride's advocacy, another municipality flies the Pride flag during the month of June. Will more be flown in neighboring communities?🏳️‍🌈 cbs6albany.com/news/local/pr…

🏳️‍🌈Do you think municipalities should fly Pride flags duing the month of June? How about having a flag pole for different months and holidays within reason? Stay tuned for my full report with Lower Adirondack Pride🏳️‍🌈

Under New York law, police and fire departments have to respond to emergencies but not ambulance services. @ballstonlakeems is hoping to change that by having the state recognize its emergency services as essential. cbs6albany.com/news/local/ba…

Today’s report🚑 @ballstonlakeems is hoping to inspire change in New York State law. Currently, EMS and ambulance services are not considered essential, which EMTs say can make securing local funding and even staying open challenging. Hear what Ben has to say along with how the message is being spread tonight at 5 and 6 p.m.

The owner of Lizzie Keays Kitchen and Cocktails paid his National Grid bill in November of 2025 and hasn't received one since. The lights are still on, but the energy is not being supplied for free. cbs6albany.com/news/local/sm…

🔋If a bill is late more than six months - would YOU pay it?🪫 That’s what the owner of Lizzie Keays in Warrensburg is dealing with as National Grid plans to finally send him a bill going back to December 2025 until now. If you are dealing with something similar, reach out to me here on social media.

Only on @CBS6Albany: My exclusive interview with Montgomery County officials on social services/welfare fraud will air on Monday, June 8, during the 6 p.m. newscast. How multiple agencies are addressing the issue without criminalizing poverty💵

Timothy Walters sat down with me for an exclusive on-camera interview. He's the head custodian of Hackett Middle School in Albany now on paid leave after living above the auditorium for eight months. Here is his story: cbs6albany.com/news/local/on…

In an exclusive interview, Rensselaer County Sheriff Kyle Bourgault announced the launch of Rensselaer Safe. It’s the start of a larger platform to receive tips for investigations and keep the community updated on progress. cbs6albany.com/news/local/ne…

$44.4 million is coming to the capital city once New York State's budget finally passes. The Applyrs administration will use what the mayor calls a major historic win to further close the 2026 city budget gap. cbs6albany.com/news/local/hi…

The Menands Fire Department is temporarily operating alongside the Schuyler Heights Fire District while using their apparatus. Officials said the Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Department has also provided an engine that will operate out of the Village DPW garage to help maintain quicker emergency response times for residents. cbs6albany.com/news/local/me…

A custodian lived inside Hackett Middle School for several months, according to a report from the @timesunion. cbs6albany.com/news/local/re…

Four dogs were found abandoned in Schenectady’s Central Park this week, including two young puppies discovered tied to a bench inside the dog park. cbs6albany.com/news/local/fo…