Cambridge, Berlin school budgets rejected by voters in Capital Region
Capital Region voters approved most major school budgets, while two districts now need new spending plans for the fall. Voters approved a $310 million budget in Schenectady with 85% support. The plan increases spending by 5% and does not raise taxes.
Russell Sage, College of Pharmacy merger nearly complete
The Board of Regents approved the merger for what will become Russell Sage University.
Review: Bloom Eatery in Albany big on style, but food lacks consistency
The restaurant was opened in January by the founders of City Line Bar & Grill.
Military to use Route 9 escort Revolutionary War soldiers’ remains to Lake George burial...
Military vehicles will use Route 9 to bring the remains of 44 Revolutionary War soldiers from the State Museum in Albany to the Lake George Battlefield Park.
Rotterdam restaurant moving locations, rebranding
Wagon Train BBQ, located at 671 Mariaville Road in Rotterdam, will be moving locations and is set to go through a rebrand. Owner Richard Frederick made the announcement on the restaurant's Facebook page on May 15.
Voters reject Hoosic Valley school budget, call for a merger
Despite record turnout, 62% of voters rejected the $25.2 million spending plan.
Albany Mayor Applyrs signs bill to curb violence
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Albany’s push to confront violence with a coordinated, community-driven strategy took a major step forward Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as Mayor Applyrs signed legislation permanently establishing the city’s Office of Violence Prevention. The signing, held in Albany with city staff, local elected offici
Police seize over 100 grams of illegal drugs in Troy
Police seized over 100 grams of illegal drugs while conducting a search in the city of Troy.
Lineup Changes At WRVE Albany & WSRZ Sarasota As Kevin Rush Exits
IHeartMedia has mode schedule changes in multiple markets following the exit of Kevin Rush from his roles that included serving as APD/afternoon host at Classic Hits 107.9 WSRZ Sarasota FL and co-hosting mornings at Hot AC “99.5 The River” WRVE Albany NY. Rush was based in Albany from...
05/19/2026: Wednesday is the Day of Change
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Alyssa Caroprese and Kevin Appleby:. Temperatures won’t be getting this high again anytime soon as they along with humidity levels will drop significantly over the next 36 hours. While it’s a dry end to the work week, we continue to track a slow-moving system for Me

















