Weather
Albany Ends Snow Emergency After Towing 302 Cars
City crews continue snow removal efforts as regular parking rules resume
5 Things to Know This Thursday, January 29
A child was airlifted to the hospital, crews continue work on Mayfield water leak, and more news updates.
Albany Residents Struggle to Navigate Snow Emergency Parking Rules
Crews work around the clock to clear city streets, but some drivers face towing for not following parking restrictions.
Crime
Granville Couple Sentenced for $1.5M Contractor Fraud
John McClure and Sarah Chamber defrauded over a dozen homeowners in New York state.
Man Arrested in Child Abuse Case in Cairo
24-year-old charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child
Albany Woman Charged in Bath & Body Works Theft
Jazmina D. Cintron accused of stealing over $3,000 in merchandise
Lifestyle
New York Schools See Rise in Bullying and Drug Incidents, but Serious Violence Drops
Official reports of assaults, weapons possession, and sexual offenses decline sharply due to new reporting guidelines
Trading Cards Help Neurodivergent Youth Build Community Connections
New initiative at Albany's Bring on the Spectrum Community Space uses manga-style trading cards to foster interaction and learning.
New York State Museum Unveils $150M Renovation Plans
Expanded exhibitions, new Kid Zone, and cafe reopening mark first phase of overhaul.
Entertainment
Veteran Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies at 56
Zamot worked for major labels like Atlantic, Virgin, and Motown over her decades-long career.
Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' Tour Hits Canandaigua This July
Award-winning country artist to perform at CMAC on July 31 with special guests Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye.
Rascal Flatts Delivers Crowd-Pleasing Hits in Albany Show
Pop-country band overcomes 'ghastly' opening acts to thrill fans at MVP Arena
Business
Trump Nominates Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as Next Chair
Warsh faces uncertain path to confirmation amid Republican opposition
Francesca's Closing All Stores Nationwide, Including at Crossgates
Women's clothing retailer liquidating inventory and shutting down operations after over 25 years in business.
New York State Builders Association Announces 2026 Empire Building Awards
Pella Windows to present the state's premier recognition program for residential construction, design, and industry leadership.
