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A new study by Wallethub ranking all fifty states and the District of Columbia on early childhood education puts New York in the bottom ten.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan is running for reelection next year, and before the votes are tallied, she wants to give city employees some money in their pockets that may make them choose her again

On Thursday, September 2, 2021, around 10 o’clock at night, 21-year old Manief A. Mullins of Schenectady allegedly went on a burglary spree.

The owner of the limousine that was involved in the 2018 crash that killed 20 people in Schoharie County pleaded guilty in court yesterday and received his sentencing.

Today is the day that many renters in New York have been dreading. The rent eviction moratorium officially expires today, but advocates for the state's renters are hoping for another extension.

Brandon Hanks believes that he is being discriminated against, he is filing a whopping $33 million lawsuit against the Syracuse Police Department.

If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, the City of Albany is pleased to announce the return of Yoga in the Park and PlayStreets for 2021.

Last year artists in Albany responded to the national outcry for justice during the protests of 2020 after the murder of George Floyd.

The governor's office announced that they have no intention of offering guidance to local school districts.

A Scotia man entered a guilty plea in Schenectady County District Court for raping an underage child and faces up to seven years of imprisonment when he is sentenced in September.

We’ve all heard a lot about “Stop Asian Hate” lately, even having new legislation being written. Until recently, I had no idea that Asian people were being attacked in this country

Having a skunk in your yard can be unnerving for anyone. Imagine trying to kill a wild pest in your yard, and then you end up being shot instead.

They are called “breakthrough cases“ when vaccinated people test positive for COVID-19. Millions of New Yorkers have been vaccinated against the virus, but more than 8000 vaccinated people have tested positive.

At the beginning of July Governor Cuomo declared a “gun violence disaster emergency” in the state of New York. With this declaration comes state funding to address the issue.

We have all heard about the drastic rise in opioid deaths over the past few years, now three major drug distributors have been hauled into court in New York and they are being forced to pay up.

A local restaurant owner has been indicted for labor law violations alleging that she took advantage of an illegal immigrant.

The Capital Region is working hard to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of New Yorkers are still struggling with food insecurity, and volunteers are working hard to keep them fed.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court just announced that Bill Cosby‘s 2018 conviction was vacated and that means he has been released from prison. How do you feel about Bill Cosby being released from prison?

Alarming news has come out of all Ulster County as they report that a vaccinated resident has contracted the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus.

A cigarette butt causes a devastating fire that left several families homeless on Monday, June 28 in Watervliet.

The Saratoga Springs Police Department is hoping to turn things around. They have announced that they will be increasing their police presence on weekends.

`Governor Andrew Cuomo agrees that the emergency powers that he used during the COVID-19 should be lifted.

Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins was being considered for a job as Police Chief in another state. Fortunately for us, it doesn’t seem like he is going to take the position.

Albany Police Department, someone called 911 at approximately 11:55 p.m. on June 13, to report that shots were being fired at a home in the 400 block of Washington Avenue.

An Albany man pleaded guilty in court on Thursday to stabbing and killing a 28-year old man.

One Albany resident was trying to compensate for lost income by allegedly attempting to defraud the government by making and selling his own license plates on vehicles that he sold.

Imagine going to work and finding out that one of your coworkers has done something disgustingly racist. That is what happened in Saratoga County, and the person responsible has been arrested.

Albany Police arrested 33-year old Natural Wise Joseph on Tuesday, May 25, and charged him with several felony offenses.

If your income was negatively impacted, and you need help with your rent, Governor Cuomo made an important announcement that could help you or your business.

Although summer is not here, Albany has already seen a dangerous spike in gun violence.  Yesterday two people were shot in Albany and one of them was a young girl.