Local news feed from the Times-Union newspaper in Albany, NY. Covering local and breaking news from the Capital New York region.
ICHCoin falsely claimed to have a corporate headquarters on Broadway in Albany and is accused of running an elaborate scheme to defraud investors, including one who lost $1.9 million.
Could concerns about Anthony Constantino and unpopular Trump policies combine for an upset in a district where Republicans enjoy a two-to-one enrollment advantage?
Many school tax bills have been sent out with the wrong return addresses, Capital Region BOCES said.
GlobalFoundries finalized its deal to get $375 million over five years from the U.S. Commerce Department for its new quantum computing division.
Spartans community is showing support for student-athlete Austin Mason and his family.
The Schenectady-based community theater will celebrate turning 100 with “Staging the Future,” a project aimed at improving accessibility.
Plus, $1 showing of “The Wizard of Oz,” comedy from Jordan Jensen, more.
Kevin Stevens will serve four to 12 years in state prison and pay restitution to his former employer after stealing money to fund crack cocaine purchases.
Laurie Moore was charged with misdemeanors after an internal investigation allegedly revealed she carried out more than 4,000 unauthorized database searches.
Perla T. Serrano Rivera was charged with felony rape of a 20-year-old male resident in her care at Goshen Secure Center.
The County Legislature approved a law limiting kratom sales and distribution. It awaits Rensselaer County Executive Steven McLaughlin’s signature.
The new law comes as the county is embroiled in controversy over the former sheriff’s 2024 purchase of 10 cameras.
A new political effort has emerged to stop the planned tax in Ulster County before it can take effect.
Retailer will focus on seafood sales and also offer a small selection of ready-to-eat and take-and-bake options.
Authorities say there is no immediate danger to the public.
About Albany Times Union
The Times Union is an American daily newspaper, serving the Capital Region of New York. Although the newspaper focuses on Albany and its suburbs, it covers all parts of the four-county area, including the cities of Troy, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. It is owned by Hearst Communications. The paper was founded in 1857 as the Morning Times, becoming Times-Union by 1891, and was purchased by William Randolph Hearst in 1924. The newspaper has been online since 1996. The newspaper is printed in its Colonie headquarters by the Hearst Corporation’s Capital Newspapers Division. The daily edition costs $2 and the Sunday/Thanksgiving Day edition costs $3. Home delivery prices are slightly lower.
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