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Heavy rain is possible overnight with colder weather moving in for Sunday and Monday.
Capital Tonight interviewed two elected officials on opposite sides of the issue.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced further immigration enforcement proposals building on previously announced reforms.
The move is also encouraging some lawmakers to hold their ground on the larger tax asks.
Stop means stop, but drivers are still illegally passing stopped school buses despite flashing lights and stop signs on display.
It’s aimed at making hiring decisions more equitable
Corey Young was convicted on seven counts, including attempted murder and aggravated assault of a police officer.
Since January, the Niagara Peninsula Branch of Ontario Ancestors has seen requests go up 30% compared their entire last year.
The Arc of Monroe is preparing autistic adults for transition of care after primary caregivers pass away.
It will offer building owners incentives for energy efficient upgrades, electrification projects and climate resiliency improvements.
Michael Patterson, 40, has been arraigned and is being held at the Albany County Jail.
Officials say firehouses are closing or operating below safe levels, and the remaining firefighters are facing burnout.
Here's a look at a handful events happening around the Hudson Valley and Capital Region.
Winter snow acts as an insulation and prevents the leaves from breaking down. Put the sun on them, and they dry out, becoming perfect kindling.
A key sticking point has been how state and local law enforcement interacts with ICE, and Hochul appears to have ceded some ground.
More than 98,000 New York state residents have TPS.
On Thursday, GOP lawmakers spoke out against New York’s energy initiatives.
The letter notes that the initial bipartisan bill had 103 Republican co-sponsors.
Bob Lowry, deputy director for advocacy, research and communications for the New York state Council of School Superintendents, joins Capital Tonight.
Dr. Stacy Sun joins Capital Tonight.
The former 2022 GOP gubernatorial candidate cautioned New York lawmakers from backing tax hikes.
Three middle schoolers are expelled and facing charges following a thwarted alleged mass shooting plan.
City officials say Saratoga Springs attracts a disproportionately large homeless population because of the quality of services it offers.
An introductory press conference was held for Kelly Morrone on Thursday at the Broadview Center.
New York officials have defended their licensing practices.
The state budget was due on April 1.
Officials say it happened just before 12:30 p.m. on State Route 50.
The purpose of the funds is to help local communities avoid costly rate increases.
Artificial intelligence is impacting the judicial system and raising questions in some areas.
A UAlbany scientist built a home-made laser system to check whether fragile mRNA vaccines and future drugs stay stable and effective.
According to the CDC, more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Most of them are among Black women.
Under the plan, the number of standard medical beds would be cut, but the number of inpatient mental health beds would increase.
The 2026 Transform AI conference revealed new insights and fast-tracked projections for AI’s shift in the labor market.
There have been several fatal crashes along that stretch of Route 7.
Hochul raked in $250,000 as the nation’s highest-paid governor.
The tax would apply to one- to three-family homes, condominiums and co-ops worth $5 million or more.
State Sen. Pat Fahy feels it should be expanded to the rest of the state to address non-city issues.
“We are putting forward a bold vision for what affordability in the energy space can look like."
We have learned more about the foiled and alleged student-led plot to shoot peers at a Central New York middle school.
Stephen Acquario, the executive director of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), joins Capital Tonight.
A new state law requires police agencies to train in developmental disability responses.
Liam Gleason, who unexpectedly died in December, played and coached at UAlbany before becoming a head coach at Siena.
The city is currently projecting a $22 million deficit for 2026.
Starting in the fall, RIT will become the latest in a handful of New York colleges and universities to offer a bachelor of science degree in AI.
The data said the state’s average residential electricity price reached 28.4 cents per kilowatt-hour in the month of January.
The revised budget restores two special education teacher assistant positions and one first grade TA.
Luciano Frattolin was indicted in Essex County in connection with the death of his daughter in July 2025.
The weekly broadcast features local weather, local news and an open line for residents to call in or chat.
DEC wildlife biologists say deer are declining in health, and it could lead to larger issues.
New York may not have a state budget, but there was plenty of posturing in Albany Tuesday as the state spending plan approached two weeks late.
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