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Orleans Hub Published September 14

Man who is paralyzed plans 360-mile ride along towpath on power wheelchair

Ian Mackay wants to show what’s possible for wheelchair users with accessible outdoor infrastructure; Trip goes through Orleans County on Sept. 27-28 Press Release, Ian’s Ride ALBANY TO BUFFALO – Ian Mackay, who is paralyzed from the neck down, will take on his next Big Ride,…

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Published September 13

Albany woman arrested for allegedly stabbing husband

Albany Police determined that Sabrina Balchand-Jackson stabbed her husband with a knife after he was found wounded at a residence on South Pearl Street.

Mid Hudson News Published September 13

Slater’s 9/11 education legislation continues to gain support

ALBANY – Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced this week that his legislation to strengthen September 11 education in New York schools is gaining support from the 9/11 Education Foundation as lawmakers renew their push to ensure future generations understand the…

Mid Hudson News Published September 12

Two Hudson Valley men arrested as part of Operation Tidal Wave 2.0

ALBANY – An Ellenville man and a Kingston man have been arrested by the FBI as part of Operation Tidal Wave 2.0. A total of six men were arrested – three from Albany, one from Tompkins County, and two from the Hudson Valley. Henry Veras, 45, of Ellenville, was charged by…

Mid Hudson News Published September 11

State troopers ramping up their presence ahead of the High Holy Days (VIDEO)

ALBANY – State troopers across New York are ramping up their presence outside Jewish houses of worship and community gathering places ahead of the High Holy Days. “Hate has no place in our great state. It just does not belong here. And it’s not who we are. And we must condemn it…

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Published September 10

Albany's nightlife council proposes no cabaret law, trolleys and vacancy list

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is proposing the creation of a registry for vacant storefronts.

City of Albany News Published September 10

Upcoming E&A Meeting: September 22, 2026

City of Albany News Published September 10

Upcoming E&A Meeting: September 11, 2026

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Published September 08

Presence of Flock cameras grows in Albany amid nationwide debate

Documents obtained by WAMC show that the Albany first began installing Flock automated license plate reader cameras in August 2024 and now has 66.

Mid Hudson News Published September 08

SUNY expands military tuition rate at all 64 campuses

ALBANY – The State University of New York is expanding its Military Tuition Rate program to all 64 campuses. The program, which began at select SUNY campuses this past spring, was expanded systemwide at the start of the fall 2026 semester to ensure eligible active-duty service…

Queens Ledger Published September 04

HORNAK: End of Summer Recap and What’s to Come for NY

Political Whisperer By Robert Hornak Labor Day is here, marking the official end of summer and beginning of the end of the campaign season. This is the perfect time to look back at what has happened and what’s to come. ALBANY Democrats, who hold all the power in state government,…

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Published September 02

Albany Nepalese community holds vigil as Rasuwa flood casualties rise

With rescue efforts underway and casualty numbers increasing by the day, many Nepalis in the Capital Region, much like the Nepalis back in Kathmandu, say there is an air of worry and sadness as they watch and wait.

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