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.

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.

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‘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.

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.

Mural unveiled inside new training room at Joseph’s House

A non-profit in the city of Troy has honored the memory of its former executive director through artwork.

Richard Mooney out as Rensselaer’s operations director

Although Mayor John DeFrancesco would not explain his reason for the firing, Mooney believes it is tied to his criticism of a Democratic leader’s advisory role.

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 […]

Where to find Capital Region election results

It's Election Day! Polls are now closed in New York, Massachusetts and Vermont.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

Albany Record Riot Returns With 60-Plus Vinyl Tables at Polish Community Center

Crate diggers across the Capital Region are circling their calendars for another round of the Albany Record Riot, a vinyl-hunting tradition that fills the Polish Community Center with dealer tables stacked high with LPs, CDs, and 45s. The event is listed for Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Polonaise Ballroom inside the Polish Community Center, though that date comes from an Eventbrite search listing rather than a fully verified event page.

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.

Schenectady City officials begin lobbying efforts for extra state aid

Schenectady's proposed city $122.7 million budget for 2027 depends on city officials successfully lobbying New York State for an additional $6.5 million in aid — and city officials are already working to secure support for that funding. State Senator Pat Fahy, — one of the New York State legislators...

Holiday Market coming to downtown Albany

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

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.

Historic Democratic majority brings new challenges in Albany

New York Democrats are entering the next legislative session with the largest majority in state history, bringing new political power — and some logistical challenges — to Albany. “We’re gonna need a bigger conference room,” said Evan Stavisky, a political consultant whose firm, the Parkside Group, worked with...