Jim Levulis

An elderly couple died in a Thursday morning fire at their Pittsfield, Massachusetts home, while their daughter was able to escape. 

Saying it has confronted serious misconduct by fraternities and sororities, the University at Albany is reminding students of its stance regarding a number of campus groups. In a letter Friday, the school detailed 12 fraternities and sororities that are no longer recognized by UAlbany.

The deadline for a New York state council to report on recommended limits for several emerging contaminants in drinking water has passed without any regulations proposed.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany is asking the Albany County District Attorney to investigate how the church has handled sexual abuse cases. 

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has awarded $22 million to Albany International Airport as part of a $42 million project to modernize the facility. The redesign calls for a new parking garage to expand capacity by 20 percent and a terminal renovation. 

Schenectady Police say the investigation is continuing after a child’s body was found Thursday during a search for a missing four-month-old boy. Authorities have not said whether the body is that of Rayen Puleski. 

General Electric is laying off 200 hourly workers at its power unit in Schenectady, New York. Another 25 unfilled jobs will also be eliminated.

A battle reenactment involving some 500 people this weekend will commemorate the epic 1777 siege of Fort Ticonderoga in northern New York. 

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan says she will appoint Southfield, Michigan Police Chief Eric Hawkins as the new Chief of the Albany Police Department. 

The Adirondack Thunder has tapped a new head coach from within its ranks. On Wednesday, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils named Alex Loh head coach and director of hockey operations.

Road closures and parking restrictions in downtown Albany will be in effect for the Empire State Plaza Fourth of July fireworks celebration.

Three people are facing murder charges in connection with the death of a Pittsfield, Massachusetts woman in October 2017. 

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the U.S. Senate should hold off on replacing the retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy until after November’s election. The Democrat on Wednesday said lawmakers should not confirm “another partisan” judge.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker says state authorities are not involved in the investigation into misconduct claims against his son. A.J. Baker is accused of groping a woman onboard a plane last week. Governor Baker, a Republican, spoke with reporters Monday.

The former mayor of Stillwater, New York was sentenced on Tuesday to 5 to 15 years in state prison for possession of child pornography. 

A September trial date has been set for Gloversville, New York Mayor Dayton King, who is accused of using his position to access information on his campaign opponent, according to The Leader-Herald.

Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat from New York’s 18th District, has ended speculation by announcing he is running for state attorney general.

Hudson Valley Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney and New York’s Acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood are among 16 people state legislators plan to interview to take over as New York’s top law enforcement officer through the end of the year. 

A Hinsdale, Massachusetts man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his estranged girlfriend.