Gov. Kay Ivey scheduled special House primaries for August after the Supreme Court cleared a path for Alabama to use a 2023 congressional map with one majority-Black district.

About 40 percent of Americans have cut back on streaming services in the last three months because of financial concerns, according to a recent report

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)  – One of the Capital Region’s signature spring traditions returns this weekend as the 78th annual Albany Tulip Festival takes over Washington Park.The free, family-friendly event ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – As New York prepares to host one of the world’s biggest soccer events this summer, a longtime city business is inviting fans to share how the sport has impacted their lives.Park-...

DELMAR, N.Y. (WNYT) – A Delmar mother is turning a deeply personal family experience into a children’s book meant to help others better understand love, loss, and living with disability.Meaghan Baxter...

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WNYT) – Downtown Pittsfield is set to come alive as the city kicks off its First Fridays at Five series for the 2026 season.The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature liv...

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT) – A Fulton County veteran is turning personal struggles into a growing business aimed at helping others and rebuilding his hometown.Jason Ambrosino, a Gloversville native and...

TROY, N.Y. (WNYT) – One study is highlighting how changes to New York’s bottle deposit system could significantly increase recycling rates while also saving money for local communities.According to th...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The Albany Common Council has voted to establish a new Office of Violence Prevention, a move city leaders say is aimed at reducing crime through collaboration and early intervent...

LATHAM, N.Y. (WNYT) -A Latin teacher at Shaker High School is earning high praise from her students for bringing an ancient language to life in the classroom.Edythe Malara-Lutge has built a reputation...

MENANDS, N.Y. (WNYT) – Author Marisa Renee Lee is opening up about grief, illness, and resilience in her new book, “Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty.”Lee spoke with NewsChannel 13’s Tamara Starr about the deeply personal experiences that inspired her latest work, describing a multi-year period marked by loss, trauma, and serious illness.Lee said the […]

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (WNYT) – A Columbia High School physics teacher is being recognized as a Top Teacher, and students say it’s easy to see why.Thomas Ross is known for his energetic teaching style a...

ATHENS, N.Y. (WNYT) – It’s National Beer Day, and the News Channel 13 morning team stopped by a small brewery in Greene County that’s getting national recognition.Night School in the village of Athens...

SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A Capital Region boy is celebrating a big win after turning his passion for building into a standout design.Nine-year-old Luca Barratto recently won a LEGO contest with ...

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (WNYT) – A popular spring tradition is returning to the Capital Region as Baby Animal Days kick off at Indian Ladder Farms.The annual event runs from April 3 through April 26, from 10 a...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Volunteers and community organizations are coming together in the Capital Region to make sure no one is left out of Passover celebrations this year.At 518 Kosher in Albany, a sma...

FULTON COUNTY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A local educator is helping students turn their interest in computers into a pathway for future careers in technology.Sean Mahon, a cybersecurity and computer technology t...

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Interest in emergency preparedness is growing in Warren County, as more residents sign up for free training aimed at helping families respond to disasters.The Warren Count...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A new crisis residence program aimed at helping children experiencing mental health emergencies is opening on Wednesday at St. Anne Institute.The program, called The Beacon Crisi...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Governor Kathy Hochul joined labor leaders and educators at MVP Arena Sunday to push for changes to New York’s Tier 6 pension system, saying reforms are needed to help recruit an...

LATHAM, N.Y. (WNYT) – Schools across New York are celebrating National School Breakfast Week, spotlighting the role free meals play in supporting students as hunger continues to rise statewide.At Shak...

CHATHAM, N.Y. (WNYT) – A special education teacher at Chatham Middle School is being recognized as this week’s Top Teacher for transforming her classroom into a calm, welcoming space where students ca...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – New York lawmakers from both parties are advancing proposals they say will lower costs for residents, targeting prescription drug prices, health care expenses, and utility bills ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as a powerful winter storm began moving into New York, warning that the worst conditions were still to come.Speaking from the Stat...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – With Valentine’s Day just days away, Jack’s Oyster House in downtown Albany is preparing for what staff say could be the restaurant’s busiest night of the year.NewsChannel 13’s g...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Senate Republicans are calling for immediate action to lower energy costs for New Yorkers, unveiling a legislative package they say would provide relief as residents face some of...

ALBANY (WNYT) – Bullying and drug-related incidents in New York schools are increasing and have now surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.The ...

MENANDS, N.Y. (WNYT) – Pickleball players of all skill levels are invited to hit the courts for a cause later this month as Picklers Pickleball Club hosts “Picklers Go Purple,” a fundraising event ben...

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (WNYT) – The Bethlehem Central School District Board of Education is expected to make a final decision Wednesday night on an elementary school rezoning plan that has drawn strong react...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A new public service announcement from HUDSY TV and Family of Woodstock Inc. is encouraging families to prepare for the possibility of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to focus her 2026 State of the State address today to highlight affordability, public safety, and child-focused initiatives as she begins a reelecti...

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Russia is pushing to take over all of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, where one resident tells NPR that she feels her "life depends on how our guys at the front hold on."

Two award-winning chefs say holiday meals don’t have to be expensive this year, and adding seafood to the menu might actually help families cut costs. Chefs Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver spoke with...

Thousands of runners, walkers, families, and volunteers filled the streets of downtown Troy Thursday morning for the 78th annual Troy Turkey Trot. This tradition brings the community together not only...

With Thanksgiving just days away and temperatures expected to dip into the 30s by the holiday, many families are looking for warm, comforting dishes to round out their holiday table. For busy parents ...

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WNYT) –  Downtown Schenectady is gearing up for one of the biggest celebrations of the season as the 56th Schenectady County Holiday Parade, presented by MVP Health Care, returns th...

SCHENECTADY (WNYT) – The holiday spirit is officially rolling through the Capital Region as National Grid begins its annual tradition of decorating its fleet of trucks for the season.NewsChannel 13 ca...

As technology transforms industries nationwide, local farmers are discovering how advances in agricultural engineering can reduce labor and significantly increase production. One Albany County farm is...

The Hudson–Mohawk Weavers’ Guild is welcoming the community to its 47th Annual Show & Sale, happening November 14–16 at Pat’s Barn in North Greenbush. The three-day event is one of the largest handwea...

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WNYT) – Before officially opening its doors, The Works Café is inviting the community to enjoy a complimentary meal while giving back at the same time.The new Guilderland location i...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – New York’s “Better Bottle Bill” was designed to save small businesses, protect recycling jobs, and boost environmental efforts across the state. However, months after advocates u...

WATERFORD, N.Y. (WNYT) – From history to adventure, the Erie Canal has long been a symbol of New York’s heritage – and this time, I decided to experience it in a whole new way: by kayak.In the latest ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – El Rancho in Albany is inviting the community to a special Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is designed to honor decea...

Patton Magee isn’t just a musician; he’s a storyteller with a sound that stretches from the Gulf Coast to New York City. The singer-songwriter, best known as frontman for The Nude Party, joined News C...

TROY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The countdown is on for one of the Capital Region’s most cherished holiday traditions. With five weeks left until race day, organizers say more than 3,000 runners and walkers have ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Rent stabilization continues to be one of New York’s most debated housing issues, impacting more than a million apartments across the state. Attorney Ryan McCall of McCall Sweene...

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WNYT) –  A new law will allow Schenectady to install speed cameras near schools in an effort to keep students and families safe.On Monday, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced ...