Lois Lowry, Natalie Merchant, more featured in Writers Institute’s fall program
Global talent and artists with UAlbany ties alike come to the University at Albany to speak about their work in the fall programming of the New York State Writers Institute.
Union College director, county legislator becomes Schenectady public safety commissioner
Thomas P. Constantine succeeds Eugene “Gus” Devine, who retired earlier this year.
One year later, Albany Sanatani Mandir celebrates anniversary
Albany Sanatani Mandir has grown from a new house of worship into a gathering place for the Capital Region’s growing Bengali Hindu community.
Photos: New archery range opens in Voorheesville
The handicap accessible range, located at the Black Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area, was unveiled by state officials on Wednesday.
Ellis Medicine sues St. Peter’s over access to cardiology practice
Ellis accused its former merger partner of thwarting its ability to provide cardiology care and preventing doctors from serving “the population of Schenectady.”
New York State Food Festival takes over Empire Plaza
The Capital Region was out in full force at the Empire State Plaza on Wednesday for the New York State Food Festival, where the only thing not on the menu is The Egg. Bruce King has been to the festival before, but he still had a hard time deciding what to get.
Police seize 31 vehicles in traffic enforcement operation in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department seized 31 vehicles and issued 47 traffic tickets during a joint enforcement operation Wednesday evening targeting illegal e-bikes, dirt bikes and motorcycles. The operation, conducted on the evening of Aug. 5, involved multiple law enforcement agencies including the N
Albany police sued for alleged excessive force at Mother’s Day cookout
Eight people are suing the Albany Police Department over a noise complaint call in May 2025 that led to multiple arrests and hospitalizations. The lawsuit alleges that two APD officers—identified only as “Officer Fitzgerald” and “Officer Myers”— illegally arrested three cookout attendees and used “disproportionate and
Retired Rensselaer sheriff’s employee flashes badge, tells group of Black shoppers not to steal
The former Rensselaer County correction officer claims he was looking after Dollar General staff when he approached the group of teens in Brunswick.
Teen Gunman Opened Fire On Crowd In Albany Shooting, Wounding Two: Police
A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with an Albany shooting that left two people wounded last month, authorities said. The teenage boy was arrested Tuesday morning, Aug. 11 following a search of his residence in Troy, the Albany Police Benevolent Association said. Two people — a 20-…
