Sajina Shrestha

Advocates gathered outside a beauty supply retail store in Albany on Tuesday, demanding that New York state pass a law that would regulate ingredients found in personal care products and cosmetics.

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs marked her first 100 days in office Monday by discussing a survey her administration conducted with city residents. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha joined Midday Magazine to talk about what Applyrs has in store for the city and how she plans on paying for her initiatives, given the city's budget deficit.

Some Troy residents remain opposed to the city police department's use of license plate readers operated by a controversial security camera company. The city's contract with Flock Safety was renewed following an emergency declaration by the mayor.

Troy’s all-Democratic City Council has voted to override Mayor Carmella Mantello’s veto on legislation that would protect tenants from “unjust cause evictions”.

As state and local officials consider ways to revitalize downtown Albany, a newly revived business improvement district is working to increase foot traffic to Lark Street. Businesses on the street are hopeful of the BID’s plan.

Repair cafés are becoming more popular as people look for sustainable and cost-effective ways to fix the things they own.

The Albany Common Council is set to consider a legislative amendment that would ease the city's affordable housing requirements for new construction.

A Schenectady fire that caused severe burns on a man’s head, hands and face ignited when a man used a chemical solvent in his basement, according to the fire department.

A former Cohoes High School teacher was arraigned on eight counts of rape and one count of endangering the welfare of a child Thursday.

Troy’s mayor Carmella Mantello has declared a public safety emergency in an effort to keep automated license plate reader cameras in the city.