Ginnie Farrell

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

Six candidates including two Albany County legislators and four Albany Common Council members are vying for the Democratic nomination for the 109th district state Assembly seat in Tuesday’s primary.

Seven candidates for New York state Assembly’s 109th district participated in an environmental forum Thursday live on WAMC.

Two candidates have joined the crowded field in the race for New York state Assembly’s 109th district seat and two have dropped out.

Albany Common Council Majority Leader Ginnie Farrell is among the many Democrats running for the 109th district New York State Assembly seat.

A rift is growing between Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and the city's Common Council.

The new year will be the last for the College of Saint Rose in Albany. Graduates and staff are mourning the closure.

A capacity crowd turned out Thursday for a community forum on the future of Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood when the College of Saint Rose closes next year.

Those concerned about the coming closure of the College of Saint Rose are attending a community forum tonight in Albany.

The Albany Common Council typically passes the mayor's budget in November. Councilors are looking to add a residential housing vacancy study to this year's plan.