Gillibrand Didn't Expect Republican Surge, But Feels Voter Anger
New York U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wasn’t on the ballot Tuesday, but several of her fellow Democrats were — and many lost their seats. Speaking Thursday in Amsterdam, Gillibrand was asked if she...
View ArticleCode Blue Program Will Return To Saratoga Springs
Heading into its second winter, the Code Blue program for homeless people in Saratoga Springs will be returning this month with a new community partner and location.
View ArticleGillibrand Tours Amsterdam Business, Weighs In On Republican Take-Back
On a tour of an upstate New York business Thursday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Paul Tonko, and other officials shared their thoughts on the shift in power in Washington and New York...
View ArticleSaratoga County Sheriff's Officer Suspended After Video Posted Online
UPDATED: 11/9/14The Saratoga County sheriff’s office has suspended an officer for an “inappropriate action” with a civilian after a video of the exchange was posted online. The video has since gone...
View ArticleNew York Lottery's Yolanda Vega Excited Winning Mega Millions Ticket Was Sold...
A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $326 million was sold at a Valero gas station in Middletown, NY this week.New York Lottery caller Yolanda Vega says after her more than 20 years in the business,...
View ArticleNYS Comptroller: Former Rosendale Court Clerk Stole Cash
According to a news release from New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court stole nearly $6,000 in cash from collections without detection.The...
View ArticleSaratoga County Sheriff's Deputy Slapping Incident Raises Questions About...
A Saratoga County law enforcement officer caught on video in a confrontation with two local men is now facing criminal charges and has resigned. But what if no one had been filming? The viral video has...
View ArticleCapital Region Company Gets EPA Grant To Develop New "Biopolymer" Technology
A Capital Region company has been awarded $300,000 as part of an EPA grant to support environmentally-focused small businesses.
View ArticleTax Overhaul Would Shift $250,000 To Support Glens Falls Civic Center
A plan to use tax dollars to support the Glens Falls Civic Center is a topic of debate in Warren County.
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Agencies Train To Assist Officers Deal With PTSD And Loss
Law enforcement officials from across the region gathered in Saratoga Springs to take part in a course designed to help police recognize and assist officers and families cope with loss and mental illness.
View ArticleSaratoga Hospital Announces $4.6 Million In Gifts To Support Renovations
Saratoga Hospital has announced that it has received $4.6 million in gifts as part of a campaign to improve healthcare services.
View ArticlePaper Industry Comments On Paperless Legislature
On election day, voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to allow New York’s legislature to go paperless. Advocates hailed the vote as a victory for the environment, saying it would cut down on...
View ArticleGillibrand Delivers Long Awaited Medal To Hudson Falls Veteran
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, visited American Legion Post 574 in Hudson Falls to present a retired army veteran with a medal initially awarded...
View ArticleCommunity Corner: E. Max Frye, Co-Writer Of "Foxcatcher"
This weekend marks the wide release of Foxcatcher, a new film directed by Bennet Miller depicting the story of Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz and millionaire coach John du Pont, the murderer of Schultz’...
View ArticleAlbany Law Professor Files Amicus Brief In Supreme Court Whistleblower Case
Albany Law School Professor Robert Heverly recently filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case Department of Homeland Security vs. MacLean on behalf of advocacy organization FlyersRights.orgAs...
View ArticleEmergency Shelters Open As Cold Weather Arrives
As the temperature drops, emergency shelters have been opening across the region. But in Glens Falls, one shelter remains closed, as officials work to open the doors.
View ArticleWashington County DA Will Serve As Special Prosecutor In Case Against...
The acting district attorney in Saratoga County has announced a special prosecutor will handle the case against a former Saratoga County sheriff’s deputy who allegedly slapped a civilian earlier this...
View ArticleNew York Lawmakers Share Thoughts On Keystone XL, Oil Transport
A bill that would support the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline passed in the U.S. House of Representatives this week failed to clear the Senate by one vote.The controversial Keystone XL...
View ArticleGlens Falls Mayor: City Working With Mission To Open Shelter
The mayor of Glens Falls addressed concerns over the stalled opening of the city’s Code Blue shelter, which is currently awaiting approval from the city’s planning board.
View ArticleBefore Executive Action, New York Democrats Discuss Immigration Reform
In a national address you can hear on WAMC tonight at 8, President Obama will outline executive action to reform the immigration system – a topic of intense debate but little movement among lawmakers...
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