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NY-21 has a winner. The wait continues in the 43rd State Senate District

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Three days after Election Day on Tuesday, there's an official winner in one of the closely watched congressional races, while the outcome of a tight Capital Region state Senate contest remains unsettled. The Associated Press on Friday called New York’s 21st Congressional District for Republican...

Albany County, NY · 2d

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Altamont starts down path that could lead to millions in state funding

ALTAMONT — Altamont wants another crack at the state’s downtown-revitalization money; the price of admission is a housing pledge. The village board of trustees on Nov. 4 voted unanimously to draft and submit a letter of intent to New York State Homes and Community Renewal to pursue Pro-Housing Community certification, a designation the state now requires of municipalities seeking funding through programs like NY Forward and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Altamont, NY · 2d

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Missing for over a year: Sierra Smith was only 14 when she disappeared from Albany, New York

Sierra Smith has been missing from Albany, New York, since April 30, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 15. According to the police, Sierra was last seen in the area of North Main Avenue and Manning Boulevard. There are few details available that have been released about the circumstances surrounding Sierra's disappearance.

Albany, NY · 1d

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City of Albany poised to borrow more money to cover expenses, including salaries

Cities across New York have been facing financial difficulties in recent years. One of them is the city of Albany, which received the worst stress score of any municipality by the state Comptroller’s Office in its annual report at the end of September. According to the Comptroller’s Office, the city has a projected deficit of $26 million for this year and $35 million for 2027.

Albany, NY · 23h

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Holy Names grad elected to Congress

(WRGB) — A woman elected to Congress from South Carolina has Capital Region ties. Nancy Stewart Lacore is a 1986 graduate of Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. The Democrat was elected to South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The school says Lacore is a Navy veteran who achieved...

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Molinaro promises to listen to rural residents and work to ‘preserve their sense of community character’

“They often feel like forgotten from Albany County,” Marcus Molinaro said of the Helderberg Hilltowns. He was answering an Enterprise question the day after elections on his plans for Berne, Knox, and Westerlo. A veteran politician, Molinaro, a Republican, was elected with 54 percent of the vote to represent...

Albany County, NY · 2d

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Veterans Day ceremonies around the Capital Region

Several communities across the Capital Region will come together to celebrate the courage and bravery of the nation’s veterans on November 11.

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25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

New York · 2d

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Rural teacher apprenticeships need protected mentor time

A new $8.4 million federal grant for New York's educator workforce will help build paid teacher apprenticeships and mentor programs for high-need schools statewide. The announcement gives school communities in rural Albany County a useful question to ask: Who will have the time to teach the teachers?. In a small...

Albany County, NY · 2d

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11/08/2026: A Truly November-Looking 7-Day Forecast

Typical November weather has finally arrived to our region - not at all surprising of course, but it did take a week into the month to actually feel like it should. November is typically pretty cloudy, and sunshine will be limited with this forecast. Additionally, we are keeping an eye on a disturbance that could bring rain and even some snow showers by Friday.

Albany, NY · 1d

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From Spooky to Merry: Spirit Christmas Opens in New York

Spirit Halloween has traded spooky for sparkly!

New York · 22h

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Tim Ibukunoluwa perfect from field as Siena basketball beats Princeton

Pace Prosser added 20 points and 6 assists for Siena (1-1), which rebounded from an opening night loss at Bryant and gave first-year Saints coach Nevada Smith his first Division I victory.

Albany, NY · 19h

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1st & 10 Recap – Sectional Semifinals

The five Section 2 football Super Bowl matchups are now set — four of which were established Friday night with sectionals semifinal action playing out across the Capital Region.

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Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin weighs in on major redevelopment projects in Albany

This weekend on In Focus, Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin discusses the importance of community engagement, equitable investment and ensuring underserved neighborhoods have a voice in local government decisions. She weighs in on major redevelopment projects in Albany, including proposed data center development and the distribution of state funding, emphasizing...

Albany, NY · 23h

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Professionals, celebrities, and fans gather for Poke-Kon

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — From the folks that brought you Albany Anime-Fest, they now bring you the Poke-Kon Fest for all Pokemon show. In addition, a roster of Pokemon industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. PokeKon is the Pokemon collectors’...

Albany, NY · 13h

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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Friday Night Lights recap: Class AA and Class A Super Bowl matchups now set

How did Christian Brothers Academy secure their 42-0 win in Class AA?. Why is Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake close to its first title since 2021?. Schenectady, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Capital Region’s high school football sectional semifinals delivered blowouts, a late-game interception that decided a shootout, and a few teams moving one win away from a championship.

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Spirit Christmas Brings a Sleigh-Full of Holiday Magic to Albany

Christmas Comes Early as Spirit Christmas Opens in Albany!. The wait is finally over, Capital Region holiday lovers! Spirit Christmas has officially arrived at Colonie Center in Albany, bringing a sleigh-full of festive fun just in time for the holiday season! Taking over the former Christmas Tree Shops space at 131 Colonie Center, the holiday wonderland is packed with everything from Christmas trees, ornaments, nutcrackers, decorations, and quirky gifts to larger-than-life attractions guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Visitors can explore the Candy Cane Express, say hello to some larger-than-life holiday characters in Inflatable Land, and stock up on everything needed to make the season merry and bright. After plans to bring the store to Albany fell through back in 2024, the Capital Region is finally getting its very own holiday shopping destination. So put away the Halloween cobwebs, break out the Christmas cheer, and get ready to deck the halls!

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Capital Region bagel chain to open new shop in Voorheesville

A Capital Region bagel chain is gearing up to open a new location in Voorheesville.

Voorheesville, NY · 1d

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Men’s Basketball Travels To Albany For Non-Conference Clash

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Merrimack men's basketball team will try to snap its early-season skid when the Warriors travel to face the University of Albany Great Danes on Sunday afternoon. Tip off from Broadview Center is set for 2 pm ET. "The first two games we have been slow starts,"...