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...

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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...

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.

Chris Tague declares victory in New York’s 51st Senate District

Republican Christopher Tague has declared victory in the race for New York’s 51st Senate District. The Assoociated Press has him leading Democrat Michele Frazier.

Visiting Cheesesteak Alley in Saratoga Springs

Coming off a record-breaking track season, Chef Mike Mastrantuono came up with a pop-up takeout concept as a way to retain 15 Church’s summer crew. It's called Cheesesteak Alley.

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...

Gendebien, Constantino locked in tight race for NY-21 seat

EEarly returns show Democrat Blake Gendebien and Republican Anthony Constantino locked in a tight race for the NY-21 Congressional District. With a little more than 80% of the vote counted, Constantino had 50.12% of the vote compared with 47.59% for Gendebien, accordinig to unofficial rerturns.

Montgomery County measles cases reach 11

Montgomery County Public Health is urging residents to review their measles vaccination status as 11 confirmed cases are reported in the county.

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.

Jay Street & CPH Extension Updates:

If you live in College Park Hall or have frequented athletic events this fall, you may have noticed the excavators, loose dirt and traffic cones around the entrance and parking lots in and around the complex. This construction is part of a project to connect Jay Street to Nott Street, which would connect Downtown Schenectady to the Mohawk Harbor area, accessible for motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.

Black Bear Gets Locked Out of Upstate NY School, Leaves Parting Gift

A black bear caused quite the commotion at an Upstate NY school, prompting a lockout. But it's what the bear did after being asked to leave that really takes the cake...

Republican holds razor-thin lead in New York's 43rd Senate District

While Election Day has moved into the rear-view mirror in most communities, they're still counting votes in New York's 43rd Senate District. That's because incumbent Republican Jake Ashby led Democratic challenger Devin Lander by only 103 votes (49.23% to 49.15%) Friday out of more than 121,989 votes cast, down slightly from 125 on Thursday, according to the state Board of Elections.

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.

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.

Suspended Albany Med CEO Daniel Pickett sues for defamation

Suspended Albany Med CEO Daniel Pickett is suing a former girlfriend for defamation saying her allegations of assault against him are false.

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...

NY counties begin election certification process

All 62 counties across New York State are in the early stages of certifying Tuesday's election, a process that must be completed by the State Board of Elections no later than Dec. 9.

Holiday Market coming to downtown Albany

The free, family friendly event will take place at MVP Arena and along Pearl Street in downtown Albany.