Jesse Taylor

Schenectady’s Planning Commission Board on Wednesday approved a controversial site plan for the construction of a Starbucks on Erie Boulevard, but neighborhood advocates are accusing the city’s mayor of tipping the scales.

Adonis Richards became the City of Schenectady’s first ever poet laureate after last week’s City Council meeting. The 31-year-old is the author of three poetry collections and a Program Coordinator at Union College’s Office of Intercultural Affairs. He will serve as poet laureate for two years. I spoke to Richards about his inspiration, origins and vision for the new role.

A manhunt is underway for a Cohoes man who is suspected to have killed his girlfriend.

Matt Chinian wasn’t always a painter. But now, Hudson Valley Community College is opening a new art exhibit featuring nearly 1,000 pieces created by the Cambridge, New York-based artist.

Following multiple setbacks, two Schenectady City Councilors kicked off their re-election campaigns Tuesday.

The Village of Scotia is considering whether to demolish its oldest building in the face of budget woes. It’s a decision that localities across New York have faced before.

School districts across New York state are implementing cellphone bans as the first day of classes begins.

Siena University students have built a floating wetland as part of a project meant to improve the water quality of Little’s Lake.

New York State lawmakers are looking to pass legislation requiring adult content websites to verify users’ age.

Councilman Joseph Mancini has resigned from his post on the Schenectady City Council.