Columbia County social services commissioner suddenly resigns

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

New Cafe Opening in Pittsfield's Former 'That's A Wrap' Space

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new cafe is moving into the former That's A Wrap space at the corner of First and Fenn Streets. Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham has submitted a request for a 10-minute parking-loading zone in front of 132 Fenn St. It was referred to the Traffic Commission after last Tuesday's City Council meeting under Rule 27.

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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.

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...

This Gigantic Floating Rock In Massachusetts Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie Set

Nature apparently decided that Massachusetts needed something truly jaw-dropping, and the result is Balance Rock in Lanesborough, a massive boulder that looks like it has absolutely no business doing what it’s doing. Sitting perched on a tiny cluster of smaller rocks, this enormous slab of stone seems to defy...

New Grants of Up to $20,000 Available to Columbia County Small Businesses

CEDC is inviting existing Columbia County entrepreneurs and those who are interested in starting a small business to submit applications for Columbia County’s new 2026 Microenterprise Grant Program. The program will make grants of up to $20,000 available to eligible businesses, backed by a $270,000 award to Columbia County from New York State.

The Stockbridge Mohican Militia Company in the American Revolution

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Larry Howard. From 1775 to 1777, Mohican Indians from Stockbridge, Massachusetts, formed a Patriot militia company that served in the American revolution, including the siege of Boston, the capture and siege of Fort Ticonderoga, the Battle of Saratoga, and the Battle of Monmouth. In the summer of 1789, while patrolling in the Kingsbridge, New York, area in what is now the Bronx, the Stockbridge company was attacked by British Lt. Col. John Simcoe’s Loyalist Queen’s Rangers in a battle alternately known as the Battle of Kingsbridge, the Battle of Cortland Ridge, or the Battle of Van Cortlandt’s Woods. It is also known as the Stockbridge Massacre, because the Queens’ Rangers killed an estimated forty Stockbridge Indians. The Rangers had one soldier killed and three wounded. This ended the Stockbridge Indian militia company’s service.

State Rep. John Barrett III Says Reviving The Berkshire Mall 'Needs To Happen'

Behind the scenes, State Rep. John Barrett III is stitching a deal back together for the Berkshire Mall, with water, sewer and road help on the table.

Chloe Pierce becomes youngest assemblymember in Upstate NY

Chloe Pierce won the 107th State Assembly District race, becoming the youngest person elected from upstate New York in state history.

Assemblyman-elect Mo Brown to push for democratic socialism in Albany

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Maurice “Mo” Brown is moving from the Onondaga County Legislature to the New York State Assembly. As the 129th District representative, Brown plans to bring his brand of Democratic socialism to the state capitol. With ideas rooted in the new socialist wave, Brown said he is ready to make government work […]

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.

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.

First indoor climbing gym in Berkshire County arrives

Berkshire County's first indoor climbing gym officially opened its doors Friday in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Albany officials head to Somos conference as city grapples with budget cuts

Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, Common Council members and others are at the political confab in Puerto Rico. Applyrs says no taxpayer dollars are being used.

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...

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...

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...

NY-21 not finalized yet; Constantino likely to win

Two days after the election, there are still a few races that are up in the air. One is the 21st Congressional District. While it has not been called by the AP, it appears likely to go to Republican Anthony Constantino. Unofficial returns show he has a lead of just...