Albany’s first female mayor delivers her final State of the City
As local municipalities kick off the year laying out their plans for the future, on Wednesday night in Albany, the mayor’s history was ever present. Albany’s 75th and first female Mayor, Kathy Sheehan, delivered her 12th and final State of the City address after more than a...
Smullen calling for school districts in NYS to be able to opt out of...
Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley, and the Adirondacks) held a press conference in Albany earlier today to promote his Assembly Bill A.2005—same as Senate Bill S.3328, sponsored by Sen. Joseph A. Griffo (R,C)—which authorizes school districts to submit a waiver to...
Warren County correction officer convicted in domestic violence case
Stephen A. Frank faces up to 25 years in prison for abusing his ex-wife in Moreau.
Albany To Increase Police Presence Downtown Due To ‘Quality of Life” Issues
Many have been asking for more action from local police in Albany and it looks like they'll be getting their wish. For some time now things in Albany have been a bit off the rails. It appears that the Albany Police Department has taken notice and has decided that due to high...
Colonie Deputy Chief Retires After 33 Years with photo gallery
n his 33 years with the Colonie Police Department, Bob Winn’s voice was a significant asset for those—both inside and outside—the department. The post Colonie Deputy Chief Retires After 33 Years with photo gallery first appeared on Spotlight News .
Hundreds rally for child care workforce compensation fund
Advocates are calling for a $1.2 billion fund to increase the pay of child care providers.
Rensselaer woman accused of animal abuse, neglect
A Rensselaer woman was arrested for alleged animal neglect on Wednesday. Rensselaer City Police said Elisabeth Kelsey, 31, is accused of starving, neglecting, and attempting to throw away a 4-year-old dog.
Dog found dead inside a trash can in Rensselaer
Rensselaer, NY — A 4-year-old male Newfoundland Labrador Retriever was discovered dead in a garbage bag inside a trash can on First Street, prompting an investigation by the Rensselaer Police Department. The grim discovery was made by a City of Rensselaer Department of Public...
LA restaurateur from Clifton Park to compete on ‘Top Chef’
Raised in Clifton Park, Albany Academy grad Katianna Hong is among 15 competitors on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” which features Saratoga Spring Water
Rivers Casino Schenectady seeks 12 new dealers
Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady is looking to hire 12 new table games dealers. Table games dealers will attend a free six-week training class to earn their New York State gaming license.
