Politics

Slumlord Millionaire or Misunderstood Visionary? Albany Eyesore Owner Claims to Have Big Plans! Does he, in fact, own this hideous monstrosity? If so, how much did he pay for it, and what are his plans?  Find out what we learned here, and hear the entire interview with Jack from 2BD below! ...

10 Guards Attacked by Inmates at Max Security Prison in Upstate NY Multiple staffers were attacked by inmates and as many as 10 of them sustained injuries during a violent outburst at a maximum security prison in Upstate New York on Monday...

Would you compost your loved ones? If the Governor signs the bill, this could be possible in New York State as early as this Fall.

According to a viral social media post by @mattsurelee, these are the "Most Overrated" cities in every state, and as you can see from the image below, Albany takes the cake in the State of New York. How is that even possible? To quote one of my buddies who saw the viral post yesterday, "I didn't even know Albany was rated...

"If you guys need any volunteers, I'll go up there and get him down now...I ain't scared!" a drunk guy next to me shouted at police and animal control while they were trying to get a bear down from a tree in Albany. That's how I knew I was in my hood, and this was going to be an interesting afternoon...

City Commissioner of Public Safety James Montagnino said on Monday afternoon that the city’s code enforcement officer signed a notice informing its owner and management that Gaffney’s “must cease all operations immediately … until you have obtained the proper license.” The Times Union    Daniel...

This week, Schenectady County became the first in the Capital Region to opt in on a sales tax cap on gasoline. Passed unanimously, the vote is being praised as politicians protecting the people and fighting for the working class. In reality, it’s a terrible move.

It's a white blanket, with multi-colored pinstripes of varying degrees of thickness, and it just may be the link to a Schenectady County animal abuse claim. Police in Schenectady County wants to know if the blanket in this photo looks familiar...

Cheers, New York!  Governor Hochul is helping to provide a major boost to the Capital Region and New York State, with an announcement on Thursday sure to make restaurants and their thirsty patrons quite happy. It's the return of alcohol-to-go, and as soon as the state budget is passed, it will no longer be a thing of the pandemic past. Yo...

See the email sent out to employees below.  What would you do? When New York Governor Kathy Hochul lifted the mask mandate for businesses this week, it was a bit of good news for many New Yorkers who were longing for the ability to make their own mask-wearing decisions. Bu...

WE can say it, but don't you dare talk that smack if you're NOT from Upstate! Upstate New York life is good, but ask anyone who lives here and they'll tell you it's far from perfect.   While most of us share in our love for the change of seasons, certain foods, topography, and gifts that are unique to our area, there are plenty of things we don't agree on. New Yorker...

Jonathan Dokuchitz and his partner Kevin Brouillard live in a beautiful, old, colonial home in the small village of Gilbertsville, NY located in Otsego County. The white house they share is meticulously maintained, adorned with healthy trees and landscaping, classic black shutters, and features an inviting front porch, perfect for entertaining guests or just relaxing with a cold drink while taking