Revamping the school aid formula and banning cellphones in schools also will be among the key issues when lawmakers return ...

An Albany Common Councilor is joining the New York State Assembly to represent the 109 th district.

“The MTA operates like the mob,” Councilman Joe Borelli (R-Staten Island) said. “The Congestion Capo, Janno Lieber, is ready ...

A big year looms for Albany and its environs. The inventor of toilet paper could be honored with a well-deserved statue.

As 2025 begins, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently touted completing his 26th consecutive annual tour of all ...

If I could have one wish granted in the New Year, it would be for a return of respect and bipartisanship in Albany to ensure that state government serves the common good of all New Yorkers — both ...

Schenectady’s newest professional basketball team, the New York Phoenix, held open tryouts today ahead of their inaugural season. The team becomes the Capital R ...

New York state Senator Pat Fahy was sworn in Friday to represent the 46th district after a long career in the Assembly.

Mary Anne Krupsak, the first woman ever elected Lieutenant Governor of New York State, passed away peacefully on December ...

When you think of the Capital Region, you probably don't see it high up on the list of targets potential terrorists would ...

Stewart's recently added 5 stores in New York as part of a larger acquisition. The locations include multiple high-profile spots in the Albany region.