Students rally in Albany for increased state budget student aid
ALBANY, NY (WRGB)- Students from over 100 independent schools, private colleges, and universities in New York are rallying in Albany alongside education advocates and state legislators. The event, part of Student Aid Advocacy Day, aims to push for increased student aid in this year's state budget. Organized by the...
Local Cops, Local Crimes Act draws bipartisan law enforcement support in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul was in Albany Monday to host a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials, and elected officials, to discuss the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act. The act prohibits local law enforcement from being deputized by ICE for federal civil immigration enforcement. Erie...
Berkshire Native Elizabeth Banks Has Reason to Celebrate Today
It's a special day for the Berkshire County native.
Medical Monday 2/9/26: Cardiothoracic surgery with Dr. Christopher Rokkas
We welcome Dr. Christopher Rokkas, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Ray Graf hosts. Call at showtime (2pm) with your question. 800-348-2551. Email: [email protected]. Dr. Christopher Rokkas, MD, is chief of cardiac surgery at St....
From empathy to action: Hoffman’s Car Wash is making a difference
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (WNYT)- A local car wash company is providing free cleaning services for Flutter Express vehicles, inspired by a story about a young cancer patient. The Flutter Express, founded by a local cancer survivor, offers low-cost transportation to treatment centers in New York City and Boston. A van...
Saratoga County Institute of Management seeking managers
SCIM is a program designed for new and emerging mangers, providing skills and strategies needed to thrive in a dynamic workspace.
🚨 Water Main Break Closes Crestwood Ave on Feb 8
As of February 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM, a water main break has closed Crestwood Avenue between Hadden Lane and Wilde Street. Water service in that area is currently turned off while QOL crews work to fix the issue. If you live or drive nearby, please avoid this section until repairs are complete. For questions, you can...
Town of Brookhaven joins lawsuit against Albany over cannabis dispensary locations
The Town of Brookhaven joined Southampton and Riverhead town governments in a lawsuit filed on Friday in Albany that claims New York State has handcuffed local towns’ ability to choose where dispensaries are placed and illegally limited their “home rule” rights to oversight of basic commercial development...
Thruway Authority must fix problems with cashless tolling system
When cashless tolling was first proposed, I expressed concerns about how it would operate and potentially impact those who utilize the Thruway. Since then, my office continues to hear from a concerning number of people who have experienced erroneous billing and other problems with this initiative and who continue to...
No more money: Rensselaer County stops paying child care subsidies
TROY - At Hope 7, the after-school program is slowly diminishing as child after child drops out. They are among the dozens of local children who have recently lost their child care as Rensselaer County slowly runs out of money to help pay for it. The county provides a subsidy for each child whose household income...
