Albany Times Union Local News

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Multiple injuries reported after tour bus crash in Lake George
April 19, 2026, 10:18 pm | Source

The American Red Cross said some passengers, which included students and chaperones from high schools in the Bronx, sustained minor injuries.


Photos: Last Lap Market offers tattoos, tarot readings, oddities
April 19, 2026, 8:27 pm | Source

The mostly indoor market offered refuge from Sunday’s chilly weather for people seeking an alternative shopping experience.


Photos: Fans collect, trade, buy at Capital Region Card Show
April 19, 2026, 7:50 pm | Source

Fans gathered at the Albany Capital Center to buy, trade and sell an array of collectibles, including comic art, sports cards and vintage items.


County civil service OKs director job for Rensselaer's former acting mayor
April 19, 2026, 6:40 pm | Source

The county's Civil Service Commission approved the controversial role for the former Rensselaer mayor last week.


2026 World Cup schedule: Every match, date and key stage to know
April 19, 2026, 5:30 pm | Source

The complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, including match dates, kickoff times, group stage fixtures and knockout rounds across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.


After week of heat in eastern New York, snow might be next
April 19, 2026, 5:23 pm | Source

The chilldown, due to a cold front, comes after a week of high temperatures, some of which straddled the 80s.


Teen, 2 adults arrested after large fight in Schenectady
April 19, 2026, 3:53 pm | Source

Authorities said a person was slashed during the fight and an officer was punched in the face during the police response.


Tyler Bilka is poised and ready to produce a huge junior season for Colonie baseball
April 19, 2026, 1:00 pm | Source

Tyler Bilka helped Colonie advance to the Section 2 Class AAA baseball title series in 2025. The Wolf Pack fell to eventual state champion Saratoga Springs.


Housing advocates: Redundant state reviews are killing projects
April 19, 2026, 10:30 am | Source

In the eyes of housing advocates, the State Environmental Quality Review Act is squarely at odds with state priorities, such as sewer, day care and affordable housing.


As lawmakers debate, here's why NY's auto insurance costs are so high
April 19, 2026, 10:00 am | Source

New York’s auto insurance debate centers on high costs, fraud and injury claims, as lawmakers weigh reforms that could reshape premiums and coverage.


These colleges and big nonprofits likely made illegal campaign donations
April 19, 2026, 10:00 am | Source

Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, Bryant & Stratton College, the Binghamton Philharmonic, Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute and more are on the list.


Schalmont grad Karissa Antoine transferring to Siena women's basketball from Fordham
April 19, 2026, 10:00 am | Source

Karissa Antoine, a Section 2 star and state champion at Schalmont, is transferring to Siena women's basketball after spending two years at Fordham.


Photos: Students show off engineering skills at robotics competition
April 19, 2026, 10:00 am | Source

The New York Tech Valley Regional FIRST Robotics Competition spanned from Thursday to Saturday at MVP Arena in Albany.


Late rally lifts Niskayuna past La Salle as freshman delivers clutch hit
April 19, 2026, 12:03 am | Source

Niskayuna scored six runs in the sixth inning to rally past La Salle 9-6, led by Luca Isopo’s go-ahead double and Michael Carlin’s big day.


Knicks run past Hawks to win Game 1 of NBA playoff series
April 18, 2026, 7:03 pm | Source

The New York Knicks hosted the Atlanta Hawks today in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. Here’s how to watch, key players, and what to know.


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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