Derek Johnson

Albany's controversial commuter tax proposal got support from most of the Common Council Monday, but it faces an uphill fight in the New York State Legislature.

The "commuter tax" is being floated by some Albany Common Council members, but the tax proposal faces steep odds in the New York State Legislature.

Ubiquitous campaign lawn signs dot Albany's neighborhoods. While their presence may not have any bearing on elections, their absence tends to make headlines.

A new law passed unanimously by the Albany Common Council is aimed at alleviating citywide staffing shortages.

The Albany Common Council has unanimously passed an ordinance to set guidelines for new smoke and vape shops.

Law enforcement authorities and elected officials are once again seeking to end the city of Albany's perennial dirt bike problem.

The Albany Common Council has approved a loitering ordinance.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Police Chief Eric Hawkins held the first of a promised series of “regular periodic updates” on public safety in the city on Monday. The move came after Common Council President Corey Ellis called for public safety enhancements.

Four buildings in Albany's historic Mansion Neighborhood were destroyed in a Wednesday morning fire.

An Albany Common Councilor is calling for an investigation of Redburn Development Partners, one of the region’s top developers.