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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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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Victim services provider in Montgomery County loses almost 45% of funding

Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery County is the sole provider of domestic violence and crime victim services in the two counties. Now services in Montgomery County are losing almost 45% of their operational budget after not receiving an award through a state grant.

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.

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.

New Adelphi 'annex' hotel planned for downtown Saratoga Springs

The hotel, proposed for 58 Washington St., would consist of 90 rooms across six stories, in addition to a restaurant and underground parking garage.

Montgomery County Launches Operation Green Light

FONDA, N.Y. –-County Executive Pete Vroman announced today that Montgomery County buildings will be illuminated green as part of the Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. From November 4-11, county...

Most local town posts were uncontested, Beers beat Marshall for Westerlo board

ALBANY COUNTY — In a year where many incumbents for town posts went unchallenged, Albany County voters handily passed two propositions to amend the county charter. Nearly 60 percent of voters approved replacing the county coroners with medical examiners, a move that the Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy said would modernize and streamline the office.