Judge allows Trump to move forward with mail-in ballot restrictions, NY joins 23 other states filing a lawsuit
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — A federal judge is allowing President Donald Trump’s push to limit mail-in voting to move forward, clearing the way for potential restrictions come…
Back to School Safety: What to Know About Keeping Your Student’s Data Protected in the Classroom
The growing use of digital learning tools has transformed how schools collect, store, and use student information. As educational technology, online assessments, and…
Neighbor describes life near accused Capitol plotter
ALBANY, N.Y. (Spectrum News 1) — A neighbor of Jessica Bowie, the Albany woman accused in federal court of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol,…
Requesting Disability Accommodations as a College Student in New York: The Process in 2026
If you are a college student in New York state, it does not make a difference if you attend NYU, Cornell, SUNY, CUNY, or community college: you can request reasonable…
Outrage from former DWI crash victim over drunk police officer’s lowered charge
COLUMBIA COUUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Outrage from a woman whose life changed forever because of a drunk driver more than ten years ago. Sandy LaPlante from Coeymans Hollow lost…
Guilty plea highlights gaps in tracking sex offenders
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A father is calling for changes in New York State law. It comes after a plea deal was accepted in Albany County Court on Monday involving James Yerdon.…
‘Significant overreach’: Prediction market responds to lawsuit from NY Attorney General
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Prediction market giant “Kalshi” is responding after New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against the company,…
‘Was the force reasonable?’ Legal expert clarifies NY self-defense laws, how it applies to local burglary investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following multiple cases in which homeowners practiced self-defense to protect themselves against intruders, legal experts are providing clarity on…
Albany drivers may get reimbursed for school speed zone tickets amid city-county dispute
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany drivers who have received school speed zone camera tickets could be eligible for reimbursement if Albany County succeeds in a legal fight…
Former federal worker still not receiving full benefits eight months after retirement
ELLICOTT CITY, M.D. (WMAR-2 News) — Unprecedented numbers of federal workers have retired under the Trump administration, further amplifying existing issues in retirees…