Everything you need to know about the eviction moratorium ending this weekend
This week, Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that the State’s eviction moratorium will end Sunday, January 15. The result of the eviction moratorium’s expiration will be...
Despite state law, Albany police won’t release disciplinary records
During a quiet moment outside of the Albany Police Department’s South Station, as protesters were gathered for an occupation-style protest last Spring, a young police...
Clemency seekers renew their hope to be home for the holidays
Family members hoping that their incarcerated loved ones will be home for the holiday are eagerly awaiting to see if Governor Kathy Hochul will continue...
Meet Justin Chaires, the Schenectady resident running for Congress against Paul Tonko
It’s a cold, blustery morning in mid-December, but you can feel the warmth when Justin Chaires steps inside Grand Street Community Arts. The women handing...
After clemency, local man builds a new community in Albany
Dontie Mitchell spent nearly a quarter of a century behind bars. Half his life. Then, one afternoon in September, a guard interrupted him while he...
Albany budget will provide the police with most funding yet
A year after demands for police reform echoed throughout Albany’s streets, the city is now planning to increase funding for the police department to historically...
Pressure builds on Albany to address climate change next year
Despite pouring rain, hundreds of community members marched on the Governor’s Mansion this past weekend with urgent demands to address climate change through additional legislative...
2021 Election results: Sheehan wins third term, city propositions pass
Mayor Kathy Sheehan will remain Mayor, defeating Republican and Independent challengers that stood little chance in a city that has elected a Democrat to the...