Lifestyle
New York DMV Commissioner Announces Retirement
Mark J.F. Schroeder to step down after 7 years leading the state's motor vehicle agency
Drone Captures Close-Up of Albany's Famous Nipper Statue
The iconic dog sculpture remains a beloved local landmark.
UAlbany Launches Program to Plant Free Trees Across Albany
The university's Radix Ecological Sustainability Center is working to make the city greener with a new tree-planting initiative.
Crime
Former Trusted Family Friend Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Boys
Alleged victims' father says he had no idea about the suspect's past as a sex offender
5 Albany Residents Arrested in Robbery Spree
Suspects charged with multiple armed robberies across Albany neighborhoods
Albany Police Seek Information on 2023 Homicide
Authorities are asking the public to come forward with any details about the fatal shooting of Deandre Morrison last June.
Automotive
NYC's Wealthiest 'Super Speeders' Rack Up $10M in Speed Camera Fines
Analysis finds luxury car owners account for 40% of the city's worst speeders, with one driver owing nearly $100,000 in penalties.
New York Drivers Face Tougher Penalties Under DMV's Updated Point System
The state's new rules go into effect on Monday, with harsher punishments for offenses like DUI and cell phone use while driving.
New York Drivers Face Stricter License Penalties
Alcohol and drug violations now carry points, increasing risk of suspension
Entertainment
Renowned Publisher Ann Godoff Dies at 76
Godoff spent over 30 years cultivating authors' careers at Random House and Penguin Press.
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.
Economics
New York State Faces Potential $27.5 Billion Budget Deficit by 2030
Comptroller warns federal cuts could result in 1 million New Yorkers losing health insurance
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
