More than apartment rent: Inside the cost of DSS motel placements

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A month in a single motel room can cost Albany County’s Department of Social Services nearly $2,000 to $3,570 — more than the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Albany. Records obtained by CBS6 show the county paid nearly $1.2 million...

In obscenity-laced speech, Constantino orders 7 News crew to leave election-night party

AMSTERDAM, New York (WWNY) - Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino ordered a 7 News reporter and cameraman to leave his election-night party while he was thanking supporters and criticizing the news media in general. Speech carried on 11 p.m. news. Constantino was leading Democratic opponent Blake Gendebien in the race...

Capital Region Divided! See Which Counties Voted Red and Blue for Governor

Hochul won all four core Capital Region counties, but Blakeman carried six surrounding counties. See how yours voted.

Most local town posts were uncontested, Beers beat Marshall for Westerlo board

ALBANY COUNTY — In a year where many incumbents for town posts went unchallenged, Albany County voters handily passed two propositions to amend the county charter. Nearly 60 percent of voters approved replacing the county coroners with medical examiners, a move that the Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy said would modernize and streamline the office.

Community Excited About New Hobby Lobby Location In Popular Ulster County Plaza

On Facebook, Fitz's Liquor Store mentioned that Hobby Lobby is coming to the neighborhood in Kingston!

Live Results: NY-21st Congressional District

Albany County votes for a medical examiner’s office

Voters in Albany County have approved the move to replace coroners with a medical examiner. This transition is expected to bring a more efficient process to death investigations.

Propositions abolish Albany coroner's office, remake Mechanicville government

Voters in Capital Region communities cast ballots in favor of ending government systems used for generations.

Albany County voters approve ballot initiative to replace coroners with medical examiner

Albany County will replace its four elected, part-time coroners with an appointed medical examiner after more than 60% of voters approved the change, according to unofficial results from the Albany County Board of Elections. The Medical Examiner's Office will take over the coroners' responsibility of investigating unattended, questionable and accidental...

‘Disgusting’ hotel passes county health inspection

A Latham hotel that was investigated by NewsChannel 13 earlier this month for having ‘disgusting’ living conditions passed a health inspection one day after NewsChannel 13’s story aired.

Columbia County social services commisioner suddenly resigns

Bob Gibson’s resignation was announced Wednesday, though the county would not give a reason for the commissioner’s departure.

Public meeting to discuss potential bridge changes in Rotterdam

The New York State Department of Transportation is hosting a public informational meeting for Rotterdam residents.

Chloe Pierce declares victory in New York’s 107th Assembly District

Democrat Chloe Pierce has declared victory in the race for New York's 107th Assembly District. The Associated Press called the race for Pierce over incumbent Republican Scott Bendett.

The woman who helped break Albany’s Democratic machine in 1973

Elizabeth “Betty” Gallagher challenged election fraud in 1973, helping expose corruption in Albany’s O’Connell-era Democratic machine.

New Shandaken Trails Aim to Draw Mountain Bikers and Their Dollars

A new 11.5-mile trail network in Shandaken Wild Forest offers mountain bikers banked turns, gradual descents, and a 3-mile downhill ride. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the network’s completion on Oct. 23. The agency hopes the trails will encourage year-round recreation and bring business to the Route 28 corridor. “Many visitors […] The post New Shandaken Trails Aim to Draw Mountain Bikers and Their Dollars appeared first on The Overlook .

‘Hope is being restored’: Democrats dominate in state and most local elections

ALBANY COUNTY — Election Night was a good one for Democrats nationwide, statewide, and in Albany County. The mood was celebratory at Lynn’s Uptown Tavern in Albany where many local Democrats gathered. At 10:54 p.m., Senator Patricia Fahy was telling The Enterprise, “I really feel like hope is...

Kiwanis Club Reimburses Saugerties for Garlic Festival Costs

The Kiwanis Club of Saugerties reimbursed the town $19,575.76 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for its work at this year’s Hudson Valley Garlic Festival. Richard “Doc” Kappler, chair of the club’s festival planning committee, presented the annual check to Supervisor Fred Costello and the town board. The payment covers the Parks and Recreation Department’s preparation, staffing, […] The post Kiwanis Club Reimburses Saugerties for Garlic Festival Costs appeared first on The Overlook .

Anthony Constantino declares victory in NY-21

Republican Anthony Constantino won New York’s 21st Congressional District by a narrow margin in a race that was much closer than recent results there.

Where to find Capital Region election results

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