Calling the deal “an important first step in forming a chapter 11 plan” to help the diocese exit bankruptcy, the church made the settlement announcement Friday with the Official Committee of Tort Claimants. The Albany diocese filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023.

While the vernal equinox was this past weekend, Spring doesn’t start for many in the Capital Region until their local drive-in eateries open. Thursday marked the start of one location’s season.

With the festive season behind us and warmer weather on the horizon, many organizations that rely on volunteers are bracing for fewer helpers being on hand. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha went to the Regional Food Bank, where SUNY students are hoping to raise awareness about the importance of giving back.

The One-House budgets in both the state Senate and Assembly include funding to help campuses deal with issues like crumbling infrastructure, inadequate heating, leaky roofs, and pest infestation.

As the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall celebrates its 150th birthday and the completion of a year-long renovation, a different celebration of the venue’s legendary organ is set for the end of the month.

A nonprofit based in Saratoga County is set to pioneer the statewide expansion of a program that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Russell Sage College President Matthew Shaftel, who co-chairs the Capital Region Higher Ed Alliance, discussed the initiative with WAMC’s Andrew Waite.

Buzz around McNamara in media reports began quickly after the Orange fired Adrian Autry earlier this month.

WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about how soaring diesel prices are spreading truck drivers thin.

Albany City School District students must live at least 1.5 miles away from their school in order to qualify for free bus fare. The district partners with the Capital District Transportation Authority to offer these rides. But some students say more transportation options are needed.