News across Albany County
How Trump's trade war with Canada is squeezing a farm cidery in Albany
Nine Pin in Albany sells more than 2 million cans of cider a year. Nine Pin cider's co-founder said that a local business relying on a nearby harvest should be insulated from the trade war. But it isn’t. [ more › ]

Northern New York feeling the economic sting from U.S.-Canada trade war
As the trade war between the U.S. and Canada drags on, Northern New York is taking an economic hit.Newsday reporter Keshia Clukey, a native of Plattsburgh, recently published an article that details the impacts of tariffs and strained political relations on workers and business…

Card skimmers found at Albany dollar store frequented by SNAP recipients
Albany County officials are trying to reach the approximately 500 SNAP recipients who use their EBT cards at the store. EBT cards are especially susceptible to card skimmers.

Agrivoltaics emerging as an opportunity for farmers
Farmers are growing crops and grazing animals on solar sites

NY-18 campaign attacks are 'beyond the pale' both candidates say
Both candidates for New York's 18th Congressional district said the other's campaign attacks on their children and old social media accounts are "beyond the pale."
Sampling Big E cuisine, Minogue talks affordability, auditing Beacon Hill in bid for governor
This November, Massachusetts residents will have a choice between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and her well-funded Republican opponent: Mike Minogue – a former medical device company CEO and longtime party donor.

Comptroller's report: Albany under 'significant' fiscal stress
The comptroller determined that the City of Albany is the second most fiscally stressed municipality in New York State as Albany faces eight-figure budget gaps.
Sean Norton Roohan
TROY — It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected and accidental passing of Sean Norton Roohan, 39, on August 22, 2026. A Mass will be at 11am, 9/26/2026 at St. Mary’s Church, 163 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer. With a reception to follow. Memorial donations to…

Morning Headlines with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, an Oneida Dispatch
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, and Oneida Dispatch, about Senator Michelle Hinchey's legislation aimed at regulating License Plate Readers.

Northeast motorcycle dealership not feeling the pressure of US, Canada trade war
In one of the latest folds in the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Donald Trump has enacted a series of tariffs on some Canadian goods and an outright ban on the import of some Canadian motorcycles. One brand in particular, Can-Am, is at the…

As Healey backs starter home building rules initiative, municipal association opposed
This week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey threw her support behind a November ballot question that would override local zoning ordinances to allow homes to be built on small lots across the Commonwealth.

Hochul seeks SBA disaster declaration after July flooding in Hudson Valley
ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced she has requested a Physical Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Columbia, Rensselaer and the contiguous counties of Albany, Saratoga, Washington, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster, following a…