Village officials: Extended power outage expected in Green Island
Residents in the Village of Green Island should plan for an extended power outage, village officials announced on social media.
Colonie man facing drug, weapons charges
A Colonie man is facing multiple felony drug and weapons charges. The Albany County Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Nahiem Timmons was arrested Monday morning near Central and Lexington Avenues in Albany. Deputies say he had about two grams of crack cocaine packaged for distribution and a loaded revolver....
Cathedral of All Saints receives $675K grant to restore historic Guild House
Funding from the Governor’s REDC will stabilize the 1902 neo-Gothic building and support community programs in Albany’s Arbor Hill neighborhood.
City of Rensselaer to open temporary animal shelter
A temporary city dog shelter will be opening in Rensselaer, Mayor Mike Stammel has announced.
Capital Region Gas Prices Drop as 2026 Approaches
As 2026 approaches, motorists in the Capital Region are seeing a decrease in gas prices. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular fuel locally is now $3.05, marking a two-cent drop from last week and a nine-cent decline from a month ago. The state average remains at $3.05, while the national...
Albany wants to turn the state capital’s Egg into an ‘art vortex’
Popular legend has it that then-Gov. Nelson Rockefeller dictated The Egg’s unique form during a breakfast meeting with architect Wallace Harrison. A $20 million renovation to the performing arts space marks a step toward "re-hatching" the state-owned venue. [ more › ]
Hochul signs law mandating social media warning labels for young users
ALBANY — GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL signed legislation Friday requiring social media platforms with certain allegedly predatory features to display warning labels alerting young users to potential mental health risks. The bill, S4505/A5346, applies to platforms that use features such as infinite scroll, autoplay or...
Capital Region Restaurants That Closed In 2025
From longtime neighborhood staples to newer spots that quickly became favorites, 2025 brought a wave of restaurant closures across the Capital Region. Some closed after decades of service and well-earned retirements, while others were lost to rising costs, sudden hardship, or changing circumstances. Together, the...
OrthoNY to Pay $500K After Data Breach Exposes Personal Info
OrthoNY, a major orthopedic practice in the Capital Region, has agreed to pay $500,000 following an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James into a significant data breach. In December 2023, hackers accessed OrthoNY's network using compromised login credentials, exposing the personal and health...
Stuyvesant Plaza to welcome mattress retailer
A Capital Region open-air shopping plaza is preparing to add a premium mattress brand in 2026.
