New York State Museum Showcases Church Hats of Great Migration Women
Exhibit highlights the contributions of Albany's Black community leaders during the Great Migration
Shen, Shaker, and Mechanicville-Stillwater Girls Compete at State Wrestling Tournament
Bethpage, Hicksville Wrestlers Claim State Titles
Crime
Rensselaerville man charged with sexually assaulting a child
Travis Hawley, 24, accused of multiple incidents over two years in Albany County

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
Lifestyle
BOCES Students Foster Rescued Invasive Turtle
Albany-area students care for yellow-bellied slider until permanent home found

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.
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 Tax Collection Hits $162 Billion, But Many Residents Eye Leaving
State sees rise in tax revenue, but high tax burden leads 33% to consider moving out

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.