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As New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission considers new electoral maps, the leaders of three Capital Region cities gathered this morning, pushing the IRC to keep Albany, Schenectady, and Troy together in the same Congressional district.

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin was arrested Wednesday on allegations he stole $3,500 in campaign funds to pay off personal debts, according to state Attorney General Letitia James.

An attorney for recently re-elected Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin says his client “has engaged in no wrongdoing.” McLaughlin was arraigned today on grand larceny and offering a false instrument charges

The Lansingburgh Central School District opposes property tax breaks for a 90-unit...

Troy gets best review yet of state budget oversight.

Troy installs new solar array at old dump.

Murals are way to bring Troy neighborhoods together.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $8.4 million for two homeless housing projects in Capital...

Troy launches new composting pilot program.

Mayor Madden says it's a nearly $78 million spending plan that calls for a 2.8% property tax increase. This is the fifth straight year the proposed increase is below the state property tax limit.