News across Albany County
Paralyzed man riding Erie Canal for 350-plus miles reaches Orleans today
Ian Mackay, on trek from Albany to Buffalo, wants to highlight accessibility in nature ALBION – A man who is paralyzed from the waist down is headed to Orleans County today on the Erie Canal towpath, as part of 10-day journey to highlight accessibility in nature for people who…
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 › ]

Missouri man arrested after Gloversville bomb threats
A Missouri man is facing charges for allegedly making bomb threats to two businesses in Gloversville.

Nor'easter impacts Hudson Valley, Capital Region, New England
Thousands of people are without power across the region as a Nor'easter storm brings wind and rain to the region this weekend.

Power outages continue in Hudson Valley, New England amid Nor'easter
Thousands of people are without power across the region as a Nor'easter storm brings wind and rain to the region this weekend.

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…