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A statement from Mayor Dorcey Applyrs on Monday seemed to upend a compromise over how the council implements changes made to a budget that was initially riddled with inaccurate numbers.

The annual event supports Unity House’s mission to provide resources and assistance to vulnerable members in the area.

The handmade home is listed for $539,000.

During the football season, we'll present this week’s football games. Tell us who you think will win.

Top matchups and players to watch.

Amid all the midterm furor, here's a very funny Chris Churchill column to remind us that the Albany County Legislature is bloated and largely worthless.

How many of you can name your Albany County legislator? Anybody?

"I couldn’t throw my ex-wife under the bus," says "Scream" franchise star of Dewey's bittersweet exit from the horror series.

Officials say the wildfire burning through eastern Rensselaer County and western Massachusetts is 70% contained and they hope to have complete control by the end of the day.

In its weekly food distributions to people in need in Troy, Sidewalk Warriors also offers kindness.

The American Revolution may have turned when the British turned back in 1776.

Were you Seen at Vanderheyden’s 195th year celebrating Vanderfest 2026 With A Casino Twist on Oct. 22, 2026, at Duo on the Dunes in Albany?

Dewey! (I love the quote in here about Courteney Cox - his ex-wife - when discussing which remaining character from the original film would die in one of the sequels.) This makes me want to rewatch the first film and see if it really does hold up. #scream #filmsky

Alex Berger, a reporter at WTEN-Channel 10, is leaving the station. He joined the ABC affiliate in June.

“It’s been like presidential numbers, quite frankly": Early voting in NY is through the roof when compared to 2022, with some of the biggest increases racked up in the North Country. @timothythereporter.bsky.social and Jimmy Vielkind report.

Democratic congressman says early childhood program must be protected

Glens Falls (North), Averill Park (South) earn division No. 1 seeds

Saratoga National Cemetery supporters and other veterans' groups are seeking sponsorships to help decorate 1,700 graves before the holidays.

Action begins this week.

The findings from the study commissioned by Empire State Development come as billions of dollars in state and federal money for quantum computing have flowed into the region.

New York counties with competitive races for Congress lead early voting growth

NY to appeal recent federal court rulings that struck down the Climate Change Superfund Act, which seeks to punish companies deemed responsible for greenhouse gas emissions.

Ontario County Judge Kristina Karle was admonished by a state panel for asking another judge to set bail for a friend’s daughter with “severe drug addiction.”

The Great Danes will face No. 15 Campbell (7-1, 4-0), led by quarterback Kamden Sixkiller, in a CAA showdown at noon Saturday in Casey Stadium.

After leading Shaker girls' lacrosse to a Section 2 Class A title, standout juniors Kiera and Kinley Puls have made their college choice.

Jean-Charles, a Spring Valley native, played linebacker for the Great Danes in 2022 and 2023. He made second-team all-Coastal Athletic Association while helping UAlbany reach the semifinals

Brackets are out for Class B, Class C for the 2026 Section 2 football tournament.

Crews are battling a wildfire in Rensselaer County — the second one reported upstate this weekend — as dry conditions continue in the region.

Top matchups and players to watch.

The event, held in advance of the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday in November, featured vendors, music, dance and offerings in memory of deceased loved ones.

Top performers from recent action.

The grants, part of the NY PLATES program, respond to federal cuts to SNAP benefits and are part of statewide support for food banks and food assistance organizations.

Candidates in New York's 2026 elections blame a variety of culprits for the state's high utility costs.

The event was a benefit for the Food Pantries of the Capital District.

ITS employee wins back position after Covid-era fraud charges fall apart.

The Capital Region and Hudson Valley are expecting sunny skies, seasonable temperatures, and little to no rain this week.

Voters turn out to polling spots in Albany and Colonie to make their voices heard Saturday.

Were you Seen at the New York State Youth Justice Institute 10 Year Celebration on Oct. 20, 2026, at the Albany Institute of History and Art?

State Police Lt. Col. Jared Duffy has been suspended without pay as FBI takes investigation into whether he accessed or downloaded sexually explicit images of children.

Ryan talked about his priorities if re-elected, while Auringer did not agree to an interview in the time-frame provided.

Police said Cameron Smith left his home in Wappinger Saturday afternoon. His family reported him missing that evening.

The updated plan features a list of plants and animals that face threats of population decline if conservation actions are not taken.

The Costumer, an employee-owned costume and theatrical supply company, moved into its current retail space in Schenectady's Mohawk Harbor in 2021.

Bard College released a 19-page report on the email, sanctioned by the Board of Trustees.

NY Department of Labor recently 'bulk dropped' more than 20,000 unemployment insurance claims protests filed by employers without reviewing the cases.

The Republican candidate and Sticker Mule CEO spends heavily and has a strong voter advantage in the district, but his antics complicate the race against Democrat Blake Gendebien.

The Great Danes (5-3 overall, 3-1 Coastal Athletic Association) won their third straight game and dealt a severe blow to URI's chances of winning its third league title in a row.

Union also committed three turnovers and managed just a pair of touchdowns despite a 400-317 edge over Ithaca in total yardage.

Cheese production has halted at the businesses and its restaurant has closed, but the retail store will remain open for the next few weeks, according to co-owner Sheila Flanagan.

Forensic genetic genealogy has solved several old mysteries in New York but many investigations remain open.