State benefits for horse racing spark fierce fight in Legislature New York Democrats are embroiled in a debate over whether to end of maintain state subsidies for horse racing, as coalitions on both sides of the issue lobby for support. Source: Times Unition State benefits for horse racing spark…

Amherst woman who worked as a spy during the Cold War gives insight on Russian invasion in Ukraine AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Amherst resident Barbara Makuch knows all too well how the Russian government thinks — after all, she was once a double agent. She worked as a spy…

Lt. gov.'s campaign expenses show conflicts with taxpayer refunds As a state senator, Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was reimbursed for travel by the state on trips where it appears his campaign credit card was used to cover expenses.   Source: Times Unition Lt. gov.'s campaign expenses show conflicts with…

UAlbany men's basketball team hosts Hartford with home playoff game on the line The Great Danes (13-16, 9-8 America East) have one game left in the regular season. They host Hartford (18-18, 8-8) at 7 p.m. Tuesday at SEFCU Arena. Source: Times Unition UAlbany men's basketball team hosts Hartford…

Parent leaders weigh in as BPS superintendent goes on vacation as McKinley prepares to reopen doors to students BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – In-person classes are expected to be back in session starting Tuesday at McKinley High School. It’s the first time students will be in the building since a…

Schenectady detective accused of harassment Schenectady Police Det. Brandon Kietlinski faces a violation-level offense related to an accusation filed with the Glenville Police Department. Source: Times Unition Schenectady detective accused of harassment

Man pleads guilty to shooting at BPD SWAT, another man pleads guilty to weapons charge BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty Monday morning to three charges after shooting at a member of the Buffalo Police SWAT team in May 2020. Pablo Alicea, 21, pleaded guilty to…

Buffalo man arraigned on murder charge BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was arraigned Monday on a murder charge stemming from a May 2021 incident. Jonathan Williams, 31, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with one count of murder in the second degree, a Class A-I felony.…

Four arrests made in Sunday morning Troy shooting Police said they recovered four illegal handguns during the investigation. Source: Times Unition Four arrests made in Sunday morning Troy shooting

Hochul wants 0 million for chip fab, tech sites Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to set aside $200 million in the upcoming state budget to pay for infrastructure upgrades at upstate business parks to attract computer chip makers and other high-tech manufacturers. Source: Times Unition Hochul wants 0 million for…