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As the crowd began filed toward the Capitol to meet with legislators, emcee Melody Burns repeated what was the main theme of Albany's latest pro-gun rally: "Do not comply!" She was asking rally-goers, of course, not to comply with the state's January gun laws, which included a stricter limit on the number of rounds in a magazine and a requirement ... (more)

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The same storm system responsible for producing violent and deadly thunderstorms in Oklahoma recently will reach the heavily populated Atlantic Seaboard Thursday.

"Our bill is a long-awaited measure to help protect those people in New York state who are particularly vulnerable," said Sen.

On Saturday, May 18, a beautiful program in appreciation and honor of Rev. Rosa l. Jordan, was given by her daughter Dr.

Two of the last surviving members of a Marine Corp commando unit from World War II are among the veterans being honored Tuesday at the Capitol.

You've never heard of Sal Albanese? It's his third time running for mayor, but the 63-year-old candidate, who is no stranger to calling out politicians on their bullshit, has generally maintained a lower profile than his fellow candidates in this race.

In this March 23, 2013, photo, Khloe Kardashian arrives at the 26th annual Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, in Los Angeles.

A waterfront parcel along the Hudson River offers new opportunities for kayakers, hikers and nature observers, thanks to the preservation efforts of Scenic Hudson.

A local third grade teacher is on paid administrative leave tonight, while the State Education Department investigates.

After two separate studies pointed to the healing power of music, we asked readers what they tuned into to banish unhappiness.

Officers responded to the area of Third Avenue and Broad Street at 1 a.m. for a report of shots fired.

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. It's not quite $590.5 million, but Saturday's Powerball drawing is still pretty exciting for a group of restaurant workers in Queensbury who say they hold a $1 million winning ticket.

ALBANY, N.Y. Acknowledging that serious mistakes were made in the New York State Assembly's handling of the sexual harassment accusations against former member Vito Lopez, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced a series of reforms Monday.

New York State Assemblymen Vito Lopez has avoided a rare scheduled expulsion proceeding that could have taken place had he not resigned Saturday.

Seneca Bonds, 20, Juwon Brown, 16, and John Brown, 16 were charged with burglary and grand larceny, and sent to Albany County Jail.

The Eastern League announced on Monday that Binghamton Mets outfielder Cory Vaughn had been named Player of the Week for May 13 through May 19.

Yes, psychedelic pop-rockers Portugal. The Man are coming to Nippertown on Thursday to play a couple of acoustic shows to preview their upcoming album, Evil Friends .

Students all across the country are strolling across graduation stages with diplomas and a whole lot of debt.

Groups across New York State got together Sunday to help knock down suffering endured by those with a brain injury.