One of the strangest inaugurations of a U.S. President is set for Wednesday. Democrat Joe Biden will take the oath of office in a muted ceremony, with attendance strictly limited because of the coronavirus pandemic and new security concerns in the nation’s capital. On top of that, President Donald Trump is leaving Washington early, becoming the first incumbent to snub his successor since Reconstruction. Niskayuna Town Board Member Denise Murphy McGraw chaired the Capital Region/Upstate New York arm of the Biden campaign. She has been looking forward to Biden’s inauguration since 1987. (more…)
Democratic state Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara of the 111th district has another idea says it's time to legalize mobile sports betting.
The House is launching a new investigation of the January 6 Capitol siege. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has named six fellow Democrats to what...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is confronting one of her first major tests after winning a full term in November. Her pick for the...