Politics

Recent data shows that nearly half of major New York State and local roads are in poor or mediocre condition, costing drivers in the Empire State thousands per year.

The mayor of a small town in Central New York pleaded guilty to stealing over $23,000 from the residents who elected him during a 6 year span starting back in 2017.

With the new year comes some pretty big changes in New York State, and these new laws are bound to affect workers, drivers, and hotel guests. Here are three of the new laws that will take effect in 2025.

A man who was wanted for allegedly terrorizing a Connecticut family back in October was found by US Marshals a month and half later camped out in Upstate New York.

A Second Deer Found with Deadly Disease On Tuesday, the New York State DEC announced that a second case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was found in an Adirondack deer. CWD is a fatal, highly contagious disease with no cure, and until recently, it wasn't believed to be present in New York State...

Certain clothing items are banned for polling sites in New York. Wear these and you could get turned away.

A week after a NYS Trooper was shot on a traffic stop, there are reports that police have blocked off his street and called off the search for the Dodge Charger.

Psychedelic jam band Phish played 3 consecutive nights at MVP in Albany over the weekend, and while they were in town, they kept local law enforcement pretty busy.

One week before arguably one of the most critical political elections in years, former President Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Election Cookies sold at New York bakery. See which candidate is leading in this poll, I mean cookie contest.

Two illegal immigrants were arrested near Amtrak in Rensselaer on Thursday. Both are alleged to be part of a violent crime organization, and accused of murder.

Indiana Man Traveled to Warren County Multiple Times Police on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old man from Indiana, and he now faces 27 charges after he allegedly traveled to Upstate New York State over a prolonged period to meet up with a 14-year-old girl...

You might be tempted to take down your neighbors campaign sign but, if you do, are you breaking New York State law?

Former President Donald Trump said he plans to visit key battleground states in the final push before the November election, including a stop in New York this month.

A 1994 cold case was solved last year when DNA was to a Niskayuna man. While in court Friday, we learned that the murderer joked he "might be a serial killer."

While many schools in New York State are split over banning cell phone usage on school property, the Capital Region's largest school district says it will not.

A Border Control Agent in Upstate NY was arrested last week for making women show their breasts for his own gratification before allowing them to enter the US.

There are at least 3 Trump boat parades planned in Upstate New York this month and Lake George is one of them.

According to the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office, Carlie Jean Mace was officially reported missing on Monday, but her family says they haven't seen her in weeks.

David "Big Papi" Oritz tortured NY Yankee fans for years starring with the Boston Red Sox. So, what was the Sox legend doing in Albany, on Monday?

Joe Biden will be in Upstate, NY on Thursday, stopping in Syracuse and then Westchester County for "one of the most significant investments in American history."

Governor Hochul's proposed fiscal budget in 2025 could result in the removal of 5 of 44 prisons in New York State. The prison union thinks this is a horrible idea.

RemArms, recognized as the oldest gun manufacturer in the nation and based primarily in Upstate NY for over 200 years, announced they are closing for good in March.

Are you breaking New York State law by leaving political signs up after Election Day?

The latest list of registered animal abusers in Upstate NY. They are not allowed to own, possess, have custody of, or have any physical contact with any animal.

I took my son to the 9/11 exhibit at the NYS Museum and tried my best to explain to him what happened that day. It wasn't easy, but I felt it was necessary.

The outspoken, often hilarious, owner of Saratoga's Broadway Deli said this year's seasonal tourists are the "worst ever", and that's before peak season hits Toga!

New York native Alec Baldwin has appeared in hundreds of movies and TV shows during his illustrious career, and this fall, Baldwin will host a film festival's 20th-anniversary celebration in Upstate NY.

A former high-ranking aide for both Cuomo and Hochul, crashed drunk driving in Colonie last week and struck a pole. It was her 2nd DWI in 6 years

Power of Attorneys are supposed to take care of their loved one, not siphon money from their account. Sadly, that's exactly what happened recently in Upstate NY.