Former College of Saint Rose campus pool set to reopen
Despite the cold temperatures, Albany County swimmers can soon hit the pool at the former College of Saint Rose campus in the coming weeks.
4 accused of participating in Northway kidnapping prank
A “help!! being kidnapped!!” sign was spotted in the back window of a car heading south on the Northway in Malta.
Hochul proposes universal childcare with Mamdani in NYC
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $1.7 billion expansion of New York's childcare system, launching a free 2-Care program for 2-year-olds in New York City and setting a two-year deadline for universal pre-K statewide.
NY Mother Plans Rally After Incident Involving Second-Grader
A mom is speaking out after a photo surfaced showing an incident involving her second-grade son that she says the school never reported.
One killed in Brunswick crash
One person has been killed in a crash in Brunswick on Thursday, according to Rensselaer County Sheriff Kyle Bourgault. It happened on Farm to Market Road in the area of White Church Road.
NY First Black Female County Sheriff Jackie Salvatore
Jackie Salvatore, a New York native with more than three decades of law enforcement experience, has been sworn in as sheriff of Columbia County, making history as the first Black woman ever elected to the position in New York State. Salvatore took the oath of office during a ceremony administered...
Albany demonstrators protest against ICE after woman’s killing in Minneapolis
Elected officials also gathered Thursday outside U.S. District Court to protest federal officer's shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good.
Video game retailer closing more stores: List includes Upstate NY locations
A popular video game retailer is closing more stores in 2026. GameStop has closed or will close more locations this month, according to Fast Company and other reports. At least 20 stores in New York state on the company’s website are now listed as closed. Upstate New York locations...
Man arrested on weapons, DUI charges in Albany, NY
ALBANY, NY — State Police arrested a man on multiple charges including weapons possession and impaired driving early Dec. 28. Michael G. Cole Jr., 29, of Albany, faces charges of criminal possession of a weapon 2nd, a class C felony, and criminal possession of a weapon 3rd, a class D felony.
Applyrs rolls out new department leaders, looks to reshape Albany department
The city could soon have a new standalone Department of Recreation and a Department of Youth and Workforce Services.
