Schenectady

New York's comptroller has responded to a Capital Region state assemblyman’s calls for an investigation.

For more than a month, the Schenectady City Council has been stymied as a result of not being able to elect a president. A recent court decision could help the council break the stalemate.

Persia Nelson, who was convicted in October of several charges relating to the death of her 11-month-old daughter, received a maximum sentence in court Monday.

A Schenectady judge says he will reach a decision as soon as Monday morning on whether he will lift a temporary restraining order barring a City Council appointee from serving on the board.

New York state lawmakers have announced legislation targeting the New York State Office of Court Administration’s power over municipal budgets.

As part of efforts to bring nightlife back into the city, Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs wants to expand a downtown hospitality program. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha reports that a similar program in Schenectady could serve as a guide.

The Schenectady City Council enters a second week of stagnation as leaders can't agree on council president.

After former Council President Marion Porterfield lost her reelection bid in November, the council has been unable to come to consensus on a new president

With temperatures expected to be in the mid to low teens in Schenectady Saturday night, one man is planning to spend the night outside of City Hall to bring attention to the city’s unhoused population.

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy is suing the City Council over its newest appointment.