Capital Region News

A COVID-19 vaccination site is opening at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany on Wednesday.

A local religious leader is mounting a third bid to become mayor of Albany.

The city of Troy is seeking qualified vendors to operate its rebuilt downtown marina.

Columbia County Democrats have endorsed candidates for this year’s local elections.

Susan Pedo is one five candidates running for the Albany Common Council from the 6th Ward.

This week, the Albany Common Council unanimously passed a measure designed to pave the way for free or low-cost municipal broadband service.

A Christian blogger and social media personality has entered the race for Albany mayor.

Five senior Albany Common Councilors are not running for another term this year. Two candidates are headed for the Democratic primary in the 9th Ward.

Professional lacrosse is returning to Albany’s Times Union Center after almost two decades.

Former acting Rensselaer Mayor Rich Mooney is trying to win the job back.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand brought her call for robust Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, funding in the next coronavirus relief package to Albany Friday.

In January, by unanimous vote, the 6th Ward Albany County Democratic Committee endorsed Jeff Mayo for Common Council. Mayo is one of five candidates hoping to win the June primary.

Major changes in the makeup of the Albany Common Council are on the horizon.

Gabriella Romero is an attorney in the Albany County Public Defender's office. Now, the advocate and activist is also one of several candidates vying for the 6th ward Common Council seat.

A Capital Region public library is beginning to reopen branches for in-person visits.

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was in Colonie Monday to announce he is prioritizing restaurants in a new COVID-19 relief bill.

As Governor Andrew Cuomo continues defending his handling of nursing homes during the pandemic, a Siena Poll finds New Yorkers approve of his actions.

The town of Colonie in Albany County is accepting public comment on its draft police reform report, as the deadline for communities to submit reports to the state is approaching.

The mayor of Rensselaer may have to pick between that job and the county legislature this year.

Already under intense scrutiny from environmental advocates and local elected officials, the Norlite plant in Cohoes is facing new clean air violations from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. But environmentalists are also taking aim at the DEC.

A virtual community forum on clean air in a Southern Albany County town took place this week.

A software company is partnering with the Schenectady Police Department and community leaders to develop a virtual reality training program to mitigate real-life police community interaction.

Ford McLain is a painter and educator who has lived in the 6th Ward for 17 of the 25 years he's been in Albany. He is one of several candidates vying for the Common Council seat.

After his last two efforts fell well short, Marlon Anderson has entered the race for Albany mayor.

Bethlehem Town Supervisor David VanLuven gave his fourth State of the Town address this week.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation held a four-hour meeting online Wednesday evening to speak with Cohoes residents about the Norlite incinerator, the subject of ongoing environmental concerns.

The crime rate in Albany is down, but high-profile gun violence — and public awareness of it — is off the charts.