Local News

Schumer, Gillibrand seek answers on ICE’s Newburgh lease

Max Rosen, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:08:49 UT

The senators want federal officials to explain the purpose of a facility that has sparked fears it could become a detention center.

World War II flag brought back to Hoosick Falls after landmark exhibit in Czechia

Tyler A. McNeil, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:09 UT

The “Patire Flag” was sewn in 1945 to help Corporal Cruce Patire avoid friendly fire on his Jeep while fighting the Nazis.

The Beach Boys postpone portion of summer tour, cancel Schenectady show

Rick Marshall, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:15:25 UT

M&T Bank Center says The Beach Boys' Aug. 1 concert is canceled due to the band’s postponed tour and Union College hockey schedule

Perkovich tries to 'move needle' for UAlbany football, picked 11th in CAA poll

Mark Singelais, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:45:00 UT

The Great Danes open training camp next Thursday and begin the regular season Aug. 28 against CAA rival New Hampshire at Casey Stadium.

Colonie Trader Joe’s approved for store expansion, more parking

H.R. Schneider, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:49:53 UT

Construction is underway at the Trader Joe’s on Wolf Road in Colonie, which has been approved for an expansion, more parking and signs for a new entrance.

Finch Paper to cease pulp production, closing Glens Falls mill

James M. Odato, Adirondack Explorer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:02:07 UT

Finch Paper’s long-standing purchases of timber from Northeast Forests will cease when it closes its Glens Falls pulp mill.

Record home prices, strong demand mark June housing market

Shannon Fromma, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 UT

New York home prices reach record high in June.

Top jockey Jose Ortiz suspended for Thursday's Saratoga Race Course card

Adam Shinder, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 UT

Ortiz was suspended for one day and fined $500 by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority for using his crop seven times on his mount Full Screen in the 10th race at Saratoga on July 4.

Conservative leader says Saratoga Springs violated his right to speak

Wendy Liberatore, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:30:00 UT

With assurances from the attorney general’s office that his public comments should not be interrupted again, David Buchyn returned to Tuesday’s council meeting.

Late Siena lacrosse coach Liam Gleason chosen for UAlbany Athletics Hall of Fame

Mark Singelais, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:30:00 UT

A 2007 UAlbany graduate, Gleason played defenseman for the Great Danes when they reached the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals in his senior year.

Building collapse leaves mess in Albany

Patrick Tine, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:14:22 UT

Fire Chief Joseph Gregory said crews were dispatched just after 9 a.m. Wednesday

Newburgh tenants to receive $400,000 after years of poor living conditions

Max Rosen, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 UT

Renters at Kenney Apartments will get rent refunds as part of a settlement between the attorney general’s office and the building’s owners.

Review: Millbrook’s House of Stefas a decadent Greek gem

Shannon Lee, For the Times Union — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:30:00 UT

In an era of minimalist menus, members of the Four Brothers Pizza empire have created a maximalist Mediterranean experience.

Fort Edward designer to compete in Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con

Katherine Kiessling, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 UT

Local cosplay designer Cat Gravereaux will head to this year's Her Universe Fashion Show at Comic-Con with one of her biggest cosplay creations yet.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ champion Derek Hough reflects on family, loss and healing before Albany show

Tresca Weinstein, For the Times Union — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 UT

Derek Hough discusses fatherhood, Hayley Hough's recovery and his emotional 'Symphony of Dance: Encore' before Tuesday's performance.