Live Results: NY-21st Congressional District

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...

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 Most Jaw-Dropping View In New York Awaits At The End Of This Remote Scenic Drive

Somewhere between the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley, there’s a peak near Bearsville, New York, that has been making people forget their problems since before problems were this complicated. Overlook Mountain Wild Forest is the answer to a question most New Yorkers haven’t thought to ask yet, which...

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Shandaken Trails Aim to Draw Mountain Bikers and Their Dollars

A new 11.5-mile trail network in Shandaken Wild Forest offers mountain bikers banked turns, gradual descents, and a 3-mile downhill ride. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the network’s completion on Oct. 23. The agency hopes the trails will encourage year-round recreation and bring business to the Route 28 corridor. “Many visitors […] The post New Shandaken Trails Aim to Draw Mountain Bikers and Their Dollars appeared first on The Overlook .

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...

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

Hudson Valley Theaters Launch New Program Offering Discounted Tickets

I love that these historic theatres came together to bring something fun to the community. It also allows movie lovers to check out a theatre that they have never been to before in Greene County or Ulster County at a discounted price!

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.

Holiday Market coming to downtown Albany

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

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...

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.