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The state budget was due on April 1, but it was not submitted until Tuesday, April 6. Governor Cuomo announced that he had reached an agreement with Albany legislative leaders yesterday on a tax increase.

There is a teacher shortage in the state of New York for various reasons, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made the situation much worse.

January 15th, is Martin Luther King Jr.’s real birthday, but the official Martin Luther King holiday will be celebrated on Monday, January 18.  To help celebrate, PBS has a virtual lineup that will certainly be entertaining and informative.

Yesterday Governor Cuomo announced that he is applying new guidelines for out-of-state travelers entering into New York.

Game of Thrones comes in as the number 1 most overrated TV show in New York State according to a recent survey.

Governor Cuomo went live to not only update the state on the status of the spread of the coronavirus as well as further restrictions we will have to follow.

Over the past 40 years the number of plastic bags used for customers has went into the billions per year per state.

If you still have an old I.D. like the one in your wallet now, you will not be able to board your plane unless you have a passport.

A statewide program is being offered for volunteer firefighters to help pay for tuition. It's an effort to attract more volunteers to firefighting. Here's how it works.

We could all use a little extra cash. It's always fun when you don't even know it's out there. You can check to see if there are billions in unclaimed funds in New York state with your name on it. Here's how.

Well, if you're looking at colleges in New York State, then you're in luck! The college most likely to score you a job in this state happens to be right here in the Capital Region.

As we approach the 4th of July, get ready to see pop-up tents that claim to be selling "Fireworks".  They're not.  The technical term is 'sparkling devices' and for the record, they're not the big explosives that people in our neighboring states are able to legally sell.  With that being s…

New York state is one step closer to making our children safer on the school bus. Legislation has passed to ensure more safety both on and off the bus.

It seems as if it is taking spring forever to get here, but before we know it, it will be the hot days of summer. The Governor's Office announced that it is offering millions of dollars in assistance for those in need of air conditioning.

The way it is now, you have to fill out an area of your license to say that wish to be an organ donor. Now that may all be changing.

There are a ton of jobs to fill in anticipation of the 2020 Census. Officials are looking to hire New Yorkers in every county and office workers in the Albany area.

New York state is now hiring nearly five hundred jobs across the state. They are hoping to hire seventy of those here in the Capital Region. Here's what they are looking for.

When you see someone else on Facebook or in the phone book, do you ever wonder if they're related? Maybe it's a coincidence or maybe I have a ton of relatives out there I didn't know about.

With an uptick of violence in Albany recently, the governor announced additional funds that would help various programs throughout the city. The goal is to curb violence in return.

A study was done recently that listed the top 50 safest cities in New York state. Two Capital Region cities were in the top 50 and one landed in the top 5.

Because of an accident that ended the life of a 17-year-old girl, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has been giving a petition that could change driving laws for New York Residents.

When I visit a new place, I like to see the different, the unusual, off-the-beaten path type of sights. Even if I'm just going on a day trip not too far away, you'll find me at one of these museums before one of the more common ones.

We are supposed to have a very hot and humid summer this year and the Governor has allotted millions of dollars to help New Yorkers stay cool. You may qualify to get a free air conditioner.

There was a big push in 2016 to allow ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft to service areas outside of New York City. Governor Cuomo is prepared to roll out a plan to allow ride-sharing apps to operate out of the New York City boundary. Taxi companies and the ride-sharing apps have been at odds eve…

There is nothing that gives your car more of a personality than a Vanity license plate. You can have what ever quirky or fun saying that you want as long as it fits in the limited space.
Since the space is so limited people come up with the most creative ways to express themselves on these plates...

Yogurt has become the official state snack of New York!

Fresh off the press...
A cop in Schenectady is suspended and may be forced into retirement after he was accused of pulling a gun on another driver in an alleged case of road rage. He has agreed to a plea deal in court.
Plus...
Medical marijuana in New York State...

If you want to fireworks, you have to leave the state. Now, if you want one of those novelty lighters that makes all your friends say, “WHOA! That’s dope!,” you’ll have to leave the state too.