Currently, there isn't a state law for this. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

What a moment. www.timesunion.com/kristi/artic...

NEW: Anthony "Tony" Bechand, the suspect in the killing of his girlfriend earlier this month in Cohoes, was captured by State Police in the Adirondacks, according to the Albany County District Attorney's office. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

WTEN has a story from The Hill on its homepage about Nexstar's decision to pre-empt Kimmel that mentions Nexstar owns The Hill but doesn't mention Nexstar owns WTEN. www.news10.com/video/nexsta...

The Cohoes Mastodon in the Times Union, 1954.

Much to the chagrin of Town Supervisor Phil Herrington, who believes she’s neglecting her duties, Del Gaizo doesn’t plan to return to what she considers a “toxic” work place following long-brewing tensions between her and other members of the town’s administration. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

In a state where criticism of alleged overregulation is constant from business groups, a reminder that there are no regs or oversight body in New York for pet boarders. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

I'm here to drink Diet Coke and do journalism. And I'm all out of Diet Coke.

This is what I'm looking at from NWS Albany.

A tornado warning is in effect for southeastern Columbia County and northern Dutchess County, according to the National Weather Service.

The attacks over her financial history have increased more and more in recent weeks. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

End of an era: CBS6’s Greg Floyd has announced his retirement after 45 years in broadcast journalism. www.timesunion.com/kristi/artic...

Approxinately 21 dogs were found dead. One dog was found alive. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Dusty Oliver arrived around 9:25 p.m. at a convenience store near Lake George, where he handed the faux guardian $240 out of the $250 he agreed upon for one hour of “full service” sex. Shortly afterwards, he was arrested. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

One of three state correction officers who were convicted of federal charges of beating and choking a Black inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Oneida County was sentenced Thursday to 37 months in prison. www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

Here's some tiny news: www.timesunion.com/news/article...

"Bobbie Walborn remembers being paid $30 to fill out a form falsely stating that she made a contribution to a political campaign. She was homeless at the time. Slater’s campaign later reported Walborn donated $250." www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

It appears to be a real impasse. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Veteran teacher Heather Kurto: "Over the past three years, I’ve watched our special education program unravel. What began as restructuring programs to opposite ends of the district has led to broken services, staff attrition, and now direct violations of federal and state education law.”

It's worth noting that increases like this are not normal, especially in the post-tax cap era. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Beginning in September, the new rates will add roughly $14.29 to an average customer’s monthly electric bill and $7.66 to the customer’s monthly gas bill. National Grid provides utility service to 2.3 million customers in upstate New York.

After the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former city attorney who claimed he was wrongfully forced to resign, a second lawsuit alleges Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy defamed him in remarks made in response to the first lawsuit. (I think I see where this might be going.) Paul Nelson reports.

"The financial report showed revenues rose by $6 million to $71.17 million in the year ... but expenses drove the Lake Placid-based authority deep into the red—a net loss of $50.15 million." www.adirondackexplorer.org/stories/audi...

Albany’s Community Police Review Board is at war on multiple fronts. Steve Hughes reports. www.timesunion.com/news/article...