Local News

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu returns to Albany for first time since historic quad in 2019

Adam Shinder, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 UT

Alysa Liu doesn't really remember her history-making 2019 skate in Albany, but she's made plenty more history since.

Live Nation offers $30 tickets for Jelly Roll, Goose, Kesha and more at SPAC

Katherine Kiessling, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:50:31 UT

Get $30 concert tickets at SPAC and Empire Live! Live Nation's Summer of Live promotion runs April 29-May 5. See the full list of eligible performances here.

Searchers return to woods a decade after Troy hunter vanished

Mike Goodwin, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:25:08 UT

The state Department of Environmental Conservation says rangers and search-and-rescue teams searched the Horicon area for Thomas Messick, last seen in 2015.

Three Albany-area basketball stars chase Division I dreams on Nike EYBL circuit with City Rocks

James Allen, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 UT

Davon Maloney, Treddy Faison and Stetson Merritt elevate their Division I prospects with Albany City Rocks on Nike’s EYBL circuit.

Local Thai restaurant cuts menu prices to ease dining costs

Shannon Fromma, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 UT

Celedon Thai in Latham says the cuts help restaurant staff as well as customers.

SPAC announces $19.66 lawn tickets for Philly Orchestra, New York City Ballet

Katherine Kiessling, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 UT

Tiler Peck, Brian Stokes Mitchell, “A Midsummer’s Night Dream,” Tchaikovsky and more are eligible for Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s 60th anniversary deal.

Hochul's protest buffer zones proposal prompts disagreement among Democrats

Dan Clark, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 UT

Hochul is seeking 25 foot protest buffer zones around houses of worship and reproductive health care providers

Troy Public Library director on paid leave as board seeks interim leadership

Tyler A. McNeil, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 UT

Library officials are on the hunt for an independent contractor to temporarily fill the role of Timothy Furgal, who went on paid administrative leave on March 19.

Churchill: An unpopular president makes his pick to replace Stefanik

Chris Churchill, Columnist — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 UT

Anthony Constantino's flattering of presidential megalomania helped his cause.

Things to do around the region: Olympic skaters, Ice Spice, Damon Wayans Jr., ‘& Juliet’

C.J. Lais Jr., Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 UT

From Ice Spice at MVP Arena to indie rock and Broadway shows, here’s everything happening around Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs this week.

World Cup status uncertain for Spanish star Lamine Yamal after hamstring injury

Kyra Santicola, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:14:25 UT

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal left Wednesday's match with a suspected hamstring tear, casting doubt on his availability for the 2026 World Cup.

Siena men's lacrosse drubbed at home in regular-season finale

Mark Singelais, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:43:32 UT

Siena (11-4 overall, 7-1 league) missed a chance to win its first outright Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference regular-season title since 2014. Instead, the Saints finished in a tie for first.

How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft's 1st round: TV schedule, start time, streaming options

Michael Kelly, Adam Shinder, Staff Writers — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 UT

The NFL’s three-night extravaganza starts Thursday night

Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 3: How to watch, what to know

Michael Kelly, Kyra Santicola, Staff Writers — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:20:00 UT

Game 3 is Thursday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.

NY attorney general sues Coinbase, Gemini over prediction markets

Alexander MacDougall, Staff Writer — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:27:13 UT

New York’s AG sued cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini, claiming their prediction markets violate gambling laws, the latest effort by the state on what they see as illegal gambling.