Capital Region News

In New York’s 108th state Assembly District, a Cohoes Republican is hoping to unseat a former city mayor going for a fifth term in Albany.

Capitol Holiday Lights will shine in Albany's Washington Park for a 24th year.

Albany’s fifth annual “Lantern Parade” will go on despite the pandemic.

The Schenectady City Council has unanimously approved an $88.5 million budget.

After two organizational meetings last week, the Schenectady Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative is holding two more virtual gatherings this week.

As the tally of shootings continues to climb in Albany, elected officials area calling for action.

A public information meeting on the future of the Norlite Hazardous Waste incinerator in Cohoes, New York is set for Wednesday night.

Nurses from Albany Medical Center assembled in front of the hospital on Sunday to highlight conditions they say may threaten nurse and patient safety, ahead of an anticipated second wave of COVID-19.

Acting U.S. Attorney Toni Bacon of New York’s Northern District joined with Capital Region law enforcement leaders Thursday to declare a united front against gun violence.

The mayor of Troy has released a $75.8 million dollar budget proposal for 2021. WAMC's Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas spoke with Patrick Madden about his spending plan.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy has released his budget plan for 2021. McCoy says the proposal is under the state mandated tax cap for the eighth straight year and does not increase the tax rate.

Troy Mayor Patrick Madden has released his budget proposal for 2021.

Consumer sentiment among New Yorkers is on the rebound according to the latest Siena College poll.

The Albany City School District is working to absorb massive layoffs blamed on the pandemic.

Supervisors of three Capital Region suburbs have released their 2021 budget proposals.

Albany city school officials and police are rolling out a program to promote good behavior among young people.

The Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative continues to meet as it works to develop a plan to modernize policing in the city.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan has delivered a $180 million spending plan for 2021.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan is rolling out a new budget today, including a plan to revitalize Lark Street.

The pandemic has left a sizable mark on work and the workplace, but there are some relatively positive signs in New York’s Capital Region.

More than 200 Albany City School District staffers have lost their jobs due to anticipated school aid reductions.

New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was in Albany Thursday to have a look at ongoing construction of a new housing development for families facing homelessness.

The City of Albany held another Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative meeting this week.

The City of Albany is issuing a last-call for residents to complete the U.S. Census.

Residents in an upstate city burdened by environmental problems are getting ready to take on one more.

In an attempt to better understand how residents are experiencing the coronavirus pandemic, especially in communities of color, the city of Albany conducted an online COVID-19 Community Survey. Results are in.

Albany city leaders gathered for a vigil Saturday evening to honor the life and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.