Proposed Malta zoning map removes many farms from land conservation zones
The Malta Town Board discussed a new version of a contested proposed zoning map that includes land conservation zones intended to primarily protect the Drummond Creek watershed on Monday. However, farmers still have concerns.
Albany cutting utility costs by 20% at three schools
The Albany city school district is using a $10 million grant to get a $98 million project without any local tax impact.
Saratoga County Supervisor Sarah Burger pleads to driving with ability impaired
Sarah Burger was charged with driving while intoxicated after police stopped her car for speeding on Jan. 11 in Saratoga Springs' Spa State Park.
Roadwork project to impact travel in area of Niskayuna
The Town of Niskayuna says travel will be impacted in an area of town this week as a construction project begins. Grand Boulevard, also known as County Route 23, will see improvements from Keyes Avenue to Van Antwerp Road, a stretch of about 2,600 feet.
Pair of Capital Region gymnasts headed to Eastern Nationals
Cartwheels Gymnastics Center in Clifton Park is home to a number of aspiring young gymnasts, and this weekend, will be sending a pair of athletes to one of the premiere events the USA Gymnastics Women's Development Program has to offer.
St. Peter’s nursing home to close by June 30; most staff secure new roles
The closure affects over 130 employees and 101 long-term residents.
Nassau legislators seek protections for e‑bike and e-scooter riders
They announced legislation to stop "unfair fines and confiscations."
Missing child found with drone in Colonie
COLONIE, NY — Police used a drone to locate an 8-year-old boy who wandered away from his mother on Jan. 16. The Colonie Police Department received a call at approximately 8:30 a.m. regarding an unattended child walking on the town bike path near Colonie Town Park without shoes. The...
Vermonter pleads guilty to killing 2 WMass men, gets back-to-back life sentences
BURLINGTON, VT. — A former Stowe resident, who gunned down two men from Western Massachusetts, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to a series of crimes that will net him a pair of consecutive life sentences. Theodore “Theo” Bland, 30, admitted in court that he fatally shot the men...
Evening Briefing: State senators call for Metro-North expansion, Malta to address rezoning plans and...
Good evening, Capital Region and Hudson Valley. We're wrapping up the day for you with some of the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Tonight will be a clear, quiet night with lows in the low 40s. Tuesday morning sun will give way to afternoon clouds and perhaps a few showers for the Mohawk Valley. It’ll be another warm...
