Lucas Willard

As a federal shutdown looms, a group of Democratic and independent Senators are seeking to maintain funding for a federal program that provides food assistance to families. New York U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference Tuesday to highlight the issue.

The Saratoga Springs City Council held a special meeting last night to pass an amended Fiscal Year 2021 city budget. As WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports, city leaders are feeling a bit more optimistic about next year after recent national developments.

NewsChannel 13 Meteorologist Reid Kisselback delivers the forecast for Saturday, November 28th. 

Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan recently announced her upcoming retirement.

The Adirondack Thunder hockey team will not be hitting the ice in Glens Falls this year.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Gloversville today to advocate for funding for local hospitals. As WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports, time is running out to renew the federal support. 

Advocates for Black and Brown communities in New York are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign four pieces of legislation passed earlier this year.

The Saratoga Senior Center is at risk of losing critical funding as the City of Saratoga Springs faces a tough budget year. 

A holiday tradition in Albany has returned for 2020. WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports on the annual Capital Holiday Lights in the Park display.

Overnight, the New York State Thruway will transition to a cashless tolling system. Friday was the last day of person-to-person toll collections. 

Officials have unveiled new technology they say will help travelers keep peace of mind during the pandemic at Albany International Airport.

Community activists in Albany say a court needs to consider mitigating factors before a man accused of accidentally shooting his daughter appears before a judge this week.

Lake George has had its first confirmed discovery of Harmful Algal Blooms. As WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports, advocates say the time to act is now to prevent spread.

Unofficial returns have the candidates for New York’s 113th State Assembly District separated by less than two points. 

Neither boosters for or against a proposed charter change in Saratoga Springs are celebrating a win yet. 

Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik declared victory on Election Night, in a rematch of 2018 against Democrat Tedra Cobb.

Voters in Saratoga Springs will once again decide whether to adopt a new city charter on Election Day. As WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports, the effort has mobilized two political organizations in the Spa City.

The chiefs of the Saratoga Springs police and fire departments are warning of stark realities if the proposed city budget is approved.

UPDATE: The Saratoga County Board of Elections announced after publication of this story that early voting will be extended by two hours on Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New York’s first year of early voting in a presidential election has led to long lines of enthusiastic – and sometimes frustrated – voters.

A group of New York’s federal representatives is sponsoring legislation to reauthorize a commission to support the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

Capital Region mayors discussed the future of community health at a forum this week hosted by the Alliance for Better Health.

Capital Region hospitals are teaming up as the region prepares for a second wave of COVID-19 in the colder months. As WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports, local hospitals are asking the public to do their part too.

Matt Simpson, Supervisor of the Warren County Town of Horicon in the Adirondacks, is running for New York state Assembly. The Republican is running to replace Assemblyman Dan Stec in the 114th District. Simpson faces Democrat Claudia Braymer and Evelyn Wood on the SAM party line.