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The New York State Capitol is bracing for potential violence and armed protesters in the coming days, after FBI warnings about significant threats in online chatter from white supremacy and other far-right groups. New York State Police say there are no specific credible threats against the building in downtown Albany, but are nevertheless stepping up patrols and taking precautions to harden security.

Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday addressed major problems plaguing the state’s COVID-19 vaccine sign-up website, saying there are more New Yorkers eligible to be vaccinated than there are shots.

Matt McCabe, a pillar of the Saratoga Springs music community and a former city councilor, recently died after battling COVID-19. As WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports, a tribute is being planned in his honor.

Montgomery County has set up a hotline to address non-stop calls from county residents seeking answers about New York state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. 

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Melissa Mangini, editor-in-chief of the Albany Business Review, about reports that Latham's Plug Power is partnering with Groupe Renault in France to produce fuel cell-powered vehicles in Europe.

While law enforcement officials say there are no specific threats at this time, they are preparing for demonstrations around the New York State Capitol in Albany in the run-up to Inauguration Day. 

One day after announcing that five new state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites are opening this week, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office is warning that appointments for the limited number of vaccines at those sites are already booked through April.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, in the last of four speeches outlining his 2021 plans, detailed billions of dollars in new and ongoing infrastructure projects that the Democrat says can provide jobs in the post-COVID economy.

Schenectady County is the latest in New York to cap third-party delivery fees at restaurants during the pandemic. 

Governor Andrew Cuomo has unveiled a plan to bring more green energy and what the Democrat says will be thousands of jobs to New York. Plans include new solar farms, offshore wind turbines and more transmission lines across the state.

With limited COVID-19 mass vaccination sites around the state, Saratoga County leaders say they are developing a plan to locate one in the City of Saratoga Springs.

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Miles Reed of The Daily Gazette about reports that New York State Police have increased security at the State Capitol in Albany, to due to a warning from the FBI of possible "armed protests" in all 50 states in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. 

New Yorkers 65 and older and those who are immunocompromised can now sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement as the state’s vaccine rollout continued to be plagued with problems.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday detailed his plans to use rapid COVID-19 testing to reopen restaurants, theaters and arts venues, including New York City’s Tribeca Film festival in June, even before most New Yorkers are vaccinated. The Democrat, in a second State of the State speech, also says he’ll push for legislation to require internt providers to offer deep discounts to low-income residents.

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Mike Goodwin of The Times Union about the launch of New York's COVID-19 vaccine hotline Monday, and why local officials are frustrated by the vaccine rollout so far. 

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says his 2021 agenda includes addressing a $15 billion budget deficit partly by legalizing recreational marijuana. Some area lawmakers have concerns.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday gave what he says is the first of four State of the State speeches. The Democrat says fighting the COVID-19 pandemic will be the top priority.  

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered a 2021 State of the State address January 11, 2021 in Albany. Below is a transcript of the Democrat's prepared remarks.

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany bureau chief for Newsday, about the start of Phase 1B of New York's COVID-19 vaccination program.

NewsChannel 13 Meteorologist Reid Kisselback provides the forecast for Saturday, January 9th, 2021. 

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, after nearly a week’s delay, is scheduled to deliver his State of the State speech on Monday. The Democrat says in the midst of a worsening pandemic and economic losses, the message will be a bit brighter, now that Democrats are set to control both houses of Congress and President-elect Joe Biden says he’ll push for a bailout for states like New York hard hit by the pandemic.

A new survey finds consumer sentiment among New Yorkers was largely unchanged from the third to fourth quarters in 2020.

Governor Andrew Cuomo, bowing to pressure from local governments, is agreeing to expand New York’s COVID-19 vaccination sites for frontline health care workers. 

The new year brings changes to the leadership at Saratoga County, and as WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports, the moves are highlighting divides within county government.

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Melissa Mangini, editor-in-chief of the Albany Business Review, about reports that an effort to redevelop the former Tobins First Prize Center meatpacking plant in Albany is moving forward. 

Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly has decided not to seek a third term. The Democrat, now entering her fourth year as mayor, spoke to WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard.

The New York state legislature began the 2021 session Wednesday, with a strengthened Democratic base and intensifying challenges, including the pandemic and a growing budget deficit.