CAPITAL REGION — Rock salt is a hot commodity this winter. At some highway garages throughout the region, crews are ringing their hands as they struggle to cope with a serious shortage. This year's ...

As Mass. cities and consumers struggle to find rock salt to melt lingering ice, at least one state in the Northeast already declared a disaster emergency anticipating the shortage would be a problem.

As winter keeps coming with snow and ice in the region and throughout the Northeast, a road salt shortage is causing ...

State lawmakers from New York's 17th Congressional District are raising concerns over the fiscal year 2025 budget proposals ...

Salt may be quickest when it comes to keeping roads and sidewalks clear of ice. But at this point of a snowy winter, a ...

The city of Albany is distributing free road salt this week as residents struggle with icy sidewalks and salt shortages.

A free salt giveaway will continue in Albany on Thursday. It began on Wednesday. The four locations include Westland Hills, ...

The Arbor Hill Softball Field is just one location where the City of Albany distributed rock salt on Wednesday amid the ...

The Arbor Hill Softball Field is just one location where the City of Albany distributed rock salt on Wednesday amid the shortage. Mayor Kathy Sheehan reminded property owners they’re responsible ...

The statewide road salt shortage, has prompted towns like Canandaigua and Victor to seek supplies from Apalachee Salt, an Albany- and Rochester-based company.

The Town of Parma, known for its frequent lake-effect snow due to its proximity to Lake Ontario, is grappling with the local ...

The City of Albany is distributing rock salt at four different locations, Westland Hills Park, Ridgefield Park, Krank Park, and Arbor Hill Softball.