Central Hudson takeover by New York would lower bills, report says
Assemblymember Sarahana Shretha (center), backed by state Sen, Michelle Hinchey (right) and Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger (far…
How much do New Yorkers need to make to be ‘comfortable’?
A recent study found that most individuals and families across the country’s metro areas find it difficult to…
HUD pauses changes to homelessness grants. Shelters remain in limbo
A proposed change to billions of dollars in housing funds that left local shelters and agencies reeling has…
Albany County gets OK to buy 5 former Saint Rose buildings
The Hearst Center on the former College of Saint Rose campus, seen in July in Albany, is one…
Ginsberg’s Foods acquired by food service giant Sysco
HUDSON — Ginsberg’s Foods, which began in 1909 as a grocery store and later grew into a regional food…
Albany High’s Falcon Market offers food, clothes, supplies in one spot
Albany High School Principal Jodi Commerford speaks during an opening ceremony for the new Falcon Market at Albany High…
Some politicians think using profanity makes them ‘relatable’
Gov. Kathy Hochul grabbed headlines in November for saying that North Country Rep. and likely gubernatorial candidate Elise Stefanik…
STEAMwhiz aims to expand K-8 robotics teams with Albany event
The competition will be part of the Vex robotics series. Those who win at the local level could…
License plate readers not coming to Poestenkill amid opposition
Intersection of routes 355 and 351 in Poestenkill, where the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office proposed installing an automatic…
Santa Speedo Sprint at 20 draws hundreds to Albany’s Lark Street
Runners near the finish line of the 20th annual Santa Speedo Sprint on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in…
Could New York host the Winter Olympics again?
USA Bobsled competitors slide down the track at the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run outside Lake Placid…
Anonymous donor gives $1M to Saratoga Springs music venue Caffe Lena
The storied concert venue Caffe Lena, seen on Friday on Phila Street in Saratoga Springs, has received an…