Entertainment
Albany Civic Theater Presents 'The Roommate' This Weekend
The play directed by former NewsChannel 13 anchor Benita Zahn runs through March 1st.
Kiss Tribute Band Kuarantine to Perform in Cohoes
Fronted by wrestler Chris Jericho, the group will bring 1980s Kiss covers to Cohoes Music Hall.
Albany Music Festival Rescheduled, Rapper DaBaby Added to Lineup
The annual Clover Fest will now take place on March 21 and feature a new headliner.
Lifestyle
Albany Ranks 25th Among Best State Capitals to Live In
New survey examines affordability, economy, education, healthcare, and quality of life across U.S. state capitals.
Some Albany & Bethlehem Residents Report Mail Delays
Residents say they have gone days without mail delivery, leading to late fees and disruptions.
Cardona's Market Unveils Lenten Cod Sandwich
The 'COD-Father' sandwich will be available at all three Cardona's locations through Holy Thursday.
Business
New Halal Chicken Chain ChicKing Opens First US Location in Albany
The Dubai-based fast-food restaurant has ambitious expansion plans for New York State.
Farmingdale's Hooters Announces Closure of Last Long Island Location
The iconic restaurant chain's final outpost on Long Island is shutting down after over a decade in business.
Court Upholds Death Benefits Claim for Widow of Truck Driver Who Died of COVID-19
Appellate Division rejects trucking company's appeal, finding driver's death was work-related
Weather
Buffalo Weather Forecast for February 18, 2026
Daily forecast from the Weather on the 1s team
5 Things to Know This Wednesday, February 18
A hiker's death, new affordable housing, and a firefighter rescue are among the top stories in the region.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Capital Region
Snowfall predictions call for 2-6 inches as storm moves through Wednesday
Economics
NYC Mayor Mamdani Warns Property Tax Hike May Be 'Last Resort' to Balance Budget
Without state cooperation on taxing the wealthy, NYC may need to raise property taxes, impacting middle-class residents.
Tariffs Squeeze Capital Region Florists Ahead of Valentine's Day
Imported flower tariffs raise costs, but chocolate prices trend downward after cocoa tariffs dropped
Hochul Proposes $30M Aid Plan for NY Farmers Amid Tariff Concerns
Details remain unclear on how the program would work and who would be eligible for payments.
