Capital Region News

As local governments across New York switch to new technologies to save money, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his Smart Tech Report today in Schenectady.

Next week, voters in Troy will decide on a public library budget proposal that includes a 6.2 percent increase to the tax levy.

The Albany County Executive is using an executive order to fight against plastic waste, raising some eyebrows in the county legislature.

There’s a local effort underway to phase out plastic water bottles at Albany International Airport.

A Capital Region startup focused on firearm safety has begun shipping a one-of-a-kind locking gun holster.

The U.S. Coast Guard was at the Port of Albany Wednesday, a day after the Dutch Apple tour boat crashed into the U.S.S. Slater.

Former St. Clare's Hospital employees whose retirement plans have been thrown into chaos assembled Tuesday on the steps of the Schenectady County Judicial Building as attorneys filed a lawsuit over their lost pensions.

The Albany County Sheriff has begun a new initiative to house homeless people in the county jail — which itself is getting a new name.

Coming off a championship—but also a challenging season attendance-wise — the Albany Patroons will be back for another season of basketball.

Several Troy residents are planning a rally tonight outside city hall as the fallout from the 2016 death of Edson Thevenin continues. 

Representative Paul Tonko continues to press for a fair and accurate census count of New York's 20th congressional district.

Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins says he has viewed a video being shared on social media that portrays a violent arrest of a woman around 9 p.m. Sunday on Grand Street and Madison Avenue in downtown Albany and alleges police brutality. Hawkins tells WAMC's Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas body camera video tells  a different story.

The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is expanding beyond its popular Saturday event to offer a mid-week option. 

Federal, state and local authorities raided nine stores in Rensselaer County for alleged SNAP benefit abuse.

Albany police are investigating three separate shootings.

On September 7th Eric Hawkins marks his first year as Albany Police Chief. He looked back on that year with WAMC's Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas.

The Troy City Council is gearing up to tackle legislation governing plastics when it meets on Thursday.

Troy city councilors are expected to review reports regarding a fatal police shooting in 2016. 

The long-running debate involving the Troy City Council's Sanctuary City resolution was almost defeated by an issue of protocol.

It took a re-vote and absentee ballots, but the winner of the Democratic primary for the Fifth Ward seat on the Cohoes Common Council has been decided.

In mid-August, the Center for Law and Justice published a 41-page report, based on a survey of some 250 Albany residents, regarding public safety, law enforcement and community-police relations. As public officials begin responding to its findings, Center Executive Director Alice Green has resolved to make the survey a "living document." 

Hudson Valley Community College opened its new Center for Advanced Manufacturing Skills today.

The first Aurora Games wrapped up last night in Albany. The women’s sports competition will return in 2021 and 2023.

Concerns continue to swirl around the Dunn Landfill's proximity to the Rensselaer Central Schools. With the start of the new school year, officials are updating residents about the city's relationship with the landfill operator.

Voters in Cohoes, New York will go to the polls Tuesday to choose a new common council candidate.

As the new school year ramps up, Generation Z students are heading to college for the first time, and most Millennials are done.

An 11-year-old from Ravena is the Albany County Executive’s Citizen of the Month.

This post has been updated 8/21/19 10:57 a.m.

Hours after Cohoes Mayor Shawn Morse pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court, the Cohoes Common Council named an interim city leader Tuesday night.

A new professional lacrosse league is heading to Albany this weekend. It will be a homecoming of sorts for a number of former University at Albany players.