Chaires to now run for Schenectady Assembly seat
Schenectady resident Justin Chaires has ended his long-shot Democratic primary campaign against Rep. Paul Tonko, one of the Capital Region’s most well-known political figures.&nb
Ukrainian community rallies in Albany
When West Allen approached the microphone at a rally in Albany on Sunday, he took his hat off and paused. “I’m a proud Ukrainian-American,” the 17-year-old from Bethlehem tol
Albany releases report on concealed police badges
When Albany police officers stormed an encampment of Black Lives Matter activists outside South Station last year, multiple officers were seen with duct tape covering their badge n
Resolution targeting ‘Beg Buttons’ passes Common Council
Not too long ago, the beg button at the intersection of Lark Street and Washington Avenue broke down. “There were several days when you couldn’t get a walk signal,” And