Upcoming ice fishing tournaments in the Capital Region
Now that winter is in full swing, several Capital Region parks and groups are preparing for upcoming ice fishing tournaments.
Albany police officer, co-defendant released after drug arrests
Officer Nathan Ensel and Leocadio Espinal pleaded not guilty to drug charges in city court Saturday. A Rensselaer County Court judge this week.
Albany hiker, dog get lost in High Peaks amid snow squalls
Forest rangers were called to the state's 12th-tallest mountain last week to rescue a hiker from Albany who brought their dog on a hike and lost the trail.
Confusion, fury after more than 300 cars towed in Albany snow emergency
Residents express fury and city leaders question success of public messaging after major snowstorm.
Popular Albany County Mexican Restaurant Expanding & New Location
With a focus on lively entertainment and mouthwatering brunch, East Greenbush is a new go-to destination for Mexican cuisine.
Senior centers serve as a lifeline during New York cold spell
As single-digit temperatures grip upstate New York, senior advocates are urging people to check on older neighbors. At the Rensselaer County Senior Center, an otherwise frigid winter day starts with lunch, conversation and a warm room full of familiar faces. “The people we have lunch with, almost on a daily...
The $40 Metro-North Train Route From Grand Central To Albany Has Officially Been Cancelled
New Yorkers were just months away from getting a much cheaper, scenic alternative to Amtrak for trips to the state capital. But this week, the dream of a $40 Metro-North ride to Albany was officially derailed. Amtrak has confirmed it will no longer allow Metro-North to extend service to Albany , canceling a proposed...
Tonko wants to abolish ICE over shootings, economic damage
Rep. Paul Tonko of New York called for the end of ICE, citing deadly shootings, economic damage, and a violation of the Constitution, and argued that the agency is out of control and has lost the public trust.
Genoa Importing in Loudonville closes after more than 35 years
Specialty market, deli and sandwich shop changed hands twice since 1990 founding.
Copake turns out to testify at state hearing
Matt Murell, chairman of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, was the first speaker among approximately 50 who testified on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at a public hearing on the Shepherd’s Run solar project application that was held in the Copake Town Hall. Approximately 100 residents and citizen groups attended and 50...
