Morelli Edges Lalukota in Clifton Park Supervisor Race

Anthony Morelli won Clifton Park's Town/County Supervisor race by roughly 800 votes, according to unofficial results. Morelli, a Republican attorney and former deputy town supervisor, received 9,223 votes to Democrat Ram Mohan Lalukota's 8,400 out of more than 17,000 cast, and he will succeed longtime supervisor Phil Barrett. The tally,...

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.

Schenectady City Council lowers 2027 property tax increase to 14%

The Schenectady City Council approved a new budget that lowers next year’s property tax increase from 42% to 14%.

First indoor climbing gym in Berkshire County arrives

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

West Stockbridge receives Seasonal Communities grant, continues work on affordable housing

West Stockbridge — The town of West Stockbridge was among six Berkshire County towns recently awarded a Seasonal Communities grant on October 20. The town received $60,567 “to develop zoning bylaw revisions, support the Affordable Housing Trust, implement Housing Production Plan strategies and advance pre-development activities for housing on town-owned land (10 units).”

Bennington County Economic Report: The two Shires lean on historic strengths

Photo: The historic Bennington Battle Monument. Photo courtesy Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. VermontBiz by Timothy McQuiston Bennington County is traditionally viewed as two separate regions, the South Shire, anchored by the town of Bennington, and the North Shire, with Manchester at its core. Traditionally, the South was the historic colonial town once visited by Thomas Jefferson that eventually became a manufacturing hub. The North Shire featured tiny towns that became quite literally a destination of the rich and famous.

Ashby-Lander Senate Race in Rensselaer County Still Too Close to Call

Republican incumbent Jake Ashby and Democratic challenger Devin Lander remained locked in an unresolved fight for New York's 43rd State Senate District, with nearly 2,900 absentee and mail-in ballots still outstanding as election officials continued their count. The district, which covers Rensselaer County and parts of Albany and Washington counties, drew national-style scrutiny this week after early tallies showed the race hanging on a razor-thin margin that different outlets reported differently.

Chloe Pierce flips Assembly seat Republicans held for decades

The Democratic newcomer defeated incumbent Scott Bendett in a rematch of the 2024 election for the 107th District Assembly seat.

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.

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.

History of Fort Edward tavern that caught fire

While the owner of McCrea's Tavern works on the next steps after a fire tore through their building, community members have been reflecting on the significance and the unique history of this building.

Republican win in Clifton Park helps GOP retain county leadership

It was a good night for incumbents, who won across the board in Saratoga County.

Reporter forced out of Republican candidate’s election party during profane-laced speech on live television

AMSTERDAM, New York (WWNY/Gray News) - 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. Speech carried on 11 p.m. news. Constantino was leading Democratic opponent Blake Gendebien in the race for...

Soldier McGinniss is linked to a pivotal chapter in American history

As Veterans Day 2026 approaches, I believe your readers should know about William J. McGinniss, an Albany veteran whose life story bridges the Civil War, confinement at Camp Douglas, and post-war life right here in the Capital District. McGinniss, like many young men of his generation, answered Lincoln’s call to...

Historic Democratic majority brings new challenges in Albany

New York Democrats posted the biggest legislative majority in New York state history. It presents one major problem for them — where to find a room in the state Capitol big enough to fit all the Democratic lawmakers. “One state senator said to me on election night — channeling...

Free Veterans Day car wash at Hoffman Car Wash on Nov. 11

Hoffman Car Wash will offer a free car wash next week for veterans and military members as part of its annual Veterans Day tradition.

Schenectady passes budget with 14% tax hike in gamble for more state aid

Councilman John Mootooveren rejected both the 15% and 14% compromise in favor of 13%, believing that casino revenue could be inflated.

Mechanicville District Public Library to Officially Unveil its Newly Reframed Collection of Photos of 600-plus Local WWII & Korean War Veterans

The Mechanicville District Public Library announced today that its unique collection of more than 600 photographs of local WWII and Korean War veterans in uniform has been entirely rehoused in new museum-quality frames. The eight frames holding the entire assortment of photos taken by restaurant owner Charles Siciliano Sr. during...

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Scaffolds & Cranes: Second phase of Steamboat Square rehabilitation underway

The second phase of the Steamboat Square revitalization project is being developed by the Albany Housing Authority and Edgemere Development.