Casey Seiler
@caseyseiler.bsky.social
Editor of the Times Union. Ever-vigilant in maintaining the grooming standards which underpin the warrior ethos. I get to work with some of the finest journalists in the state. Support robust local journalism and send tips to [email protected]
RIP Catherine O'Hara — a bottomless talent, fearless.
SCTV - Katharine Hepburn for Twillings Tea
YouTube video by SCTV
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January 30, 2026 at 6:23 PM
RIP Catherine O'Hara — a bottomless talent, fearless.
From October, also by Times Union RensCo reporter Tyler McNeil: www.timesunion.com/news/article...
January 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM
From October, also by Times Union RensCo reporter Tyler McNeil: www.timesunion.com/news/article...
TOW JAM (would be the headline if the TU had the wood): Patrick Tine with a very fair-minded explanation of why so many people failed to get the news about Albany's snow emergency.
Confusion, fury after more than 300 cars towed in Albany snow emergency
Residents express fury and city leaders question success of public messaging after major snowstorm.
www.timesunion.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:40 PM
TOW JAM (would be the headline if the TU had the wood): Patrick Tine with a very fair-minded explanation of why so many people failed to get the news about Albany's snow emergency.
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Shen later confirmed a family was detained
Images shared online show at least 3 men standing in and around an open doorway, 1 wearing a balaclava and a vest labeled “Police ERO" with magazines strapped to it. A snow shovel, sneakers and pink rain boots could be seen near the doorway
Images shared online show at least 3 men standing in and around an open doorway, 1 wearing a balaclava and a vest labeled “Police ERO" with magazines strapped to it. A snow shovel, sneakers and pink rain boots could be seen near the doorway
Two adults and three children were detained Wednesday morning after ICE agents entered an apartment without a judicial warrant, advocates said. @schneidlee.bsky.social reports.
ICE enters Clifton Park apartment, detains 2 adults, 3 children, advocates say
More children, along with their parents, were allegedly detained by ICE on Wednesday, this time at North Pointe Apartments in Clifton Park. Advocates say they entered without a warrant.
www.timesunion.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Shen later confirmed a family was detained
Images shared online show at least 3 men standing in and around an open doorway, 1 wearing a balaclava and a vest labeled “Police ERO" with magazines strapped to it. A snow shovel, sneakers and pink rain boots could be seen near the doorway
Images shared online show at least 3 men standing in and around an open doorway, 1 wearing a balaclava and a vest labeled “Police ERO" with magazines strapped to it. A snow shovel, sneakers and pink rain boots could be seen near the doorway
Two adults and three children were detained Wednesday morning after ICE agents entered an apartment without a judicial warrant, advocates said. @schneidlee.bsky.social reports.
ICE enters Clifton Park apartment, detains 2 adults, 3 children, advocates say
More children, along with their parents, were allegedly detained by ICE on Wednesday, this time at North Pointe Apartments in Clifton Park. Advocates say they entered without a warrant.
www.timesunion.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Two adults and three children were detained Wednesday morning after ICE agents entered an apartment without a judicial warrant, advocates said. @schneidlee.bsky.social reports.
Standup faces backlash and Twin Cities cancellations after making a series of “jokes” about Renee Good during a set in Poughkeepsie (“Her last name was Good — that’s what I said after they shot her in the face,” rimshot). Nora Mishanec reports.
Comedian faces backlash after joke about death of Renee Good at Poughkeepsie show
Ben Bankas made the controversial comments at a show at Laugh It Up Comedy Club earlier this month.
www.timesunion.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Standup faces backlash and Twin Cities cancellations after making a series of “jokes” about Renee Good during a set in Poughkeepsie (“Her last name was Good — that’s what I said after they shot her in the face,” rimshot). Nora Mishanec reports.
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To get readers more familiar w/ @timesunion.com's amazing arts & features team (and bring more attention to great stuff happening around the region, ofc), I've been getting upcoming event recommendations from one of our writers/editors each week. Next up: Local dining & theater writer Steve Barnes!
Looking for some great things to do around NY's Capital Region? Senior writer and Tablehopping columnist Steve Barnes has some recommendations in the latest Short List. Find more info & a full calendar of events at TimesUnion.com (link in thread below) or in our free, weekly Preview newsletter.
January 29, 2026 at 4:39 PM
To get readers more familiar w/ @timesunion.com's amazing arts & features team (and bring more attention to great stuff happening around the region, ofc), I've been getting upcoming event recommendations from one of our writers/editors each week. Next up: Local dining & theater writer Steve Barnes!
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The violent occupation of Minneapolis started with a vlog. I've wanted to find a framework to describe Nick Shirley & others like him: "Influencer" is too quaint. "Journalist" is obviously wrong.
I landed on "slopagandist."
Gift link (open in a web browser) www.theverge.com/news/869824/...
I landed on "slopagandist."
Gift link (open in a web browser) www.theverge.com/news/869824/...
What is Nick Shirley?
Slop doesn’t need to be AI-generated
www.theverge.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The violent occupation of Minneapolis started with a vlog. I've wanted to find a framework to describe Nick Shirley & others like him: "Influencer" is too quaint. "Journalist" is obviously wrong.
I landed on "slopagandist."
Gift link (open in a web browser) www.theverge.com/news/869824/...
I landed on "slopagandist."
Gift link (open in a web browser) www.theverge.com/news/869824/...
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Meanwhile, @brianstelter.bsky.social reports on media mogul Barry Diller's interest in maybe buying CNN.
Unlikely, Brian says. For one thing, he's too liberal. Meaning: Trump won't have it.
And that's everyday life as we get Orbánized here. e.newsletters.cnn.com/click?Ecm9zZ...
Unlikely, Brian says. For one thing, he's too liberal. Meaning: Trump won't have it.
And that's everyday life as we get Orbánized here. e.newsletters.cnn.com/click?Ecm9zZ...
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Meanwhile, @brianstelter.bsky.social reports on media mogul Barry Diller's interest in maybe buying CNN.
Unlikely, Brian says. For one thing, he's too liberal. Meaning: Trump won't have it.
And that's everyday life as we get Orbánized here. e.newsletters.cnn.com/click?Ecm9zZ...
Unlikely, Brian says. For one thing, he's too liberal. Meaning: Trump won't have it.
And that's everyday life as we get Orbánized here. e.newsletters.cnn.com/click?Ecm9zZ...
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"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
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Albany-born filmmaker Michael Premo’s “Homegrown” follows three Proud Boys members through 2020 campaign and Jan. 6 riot, premieres with updated epilogue.
Albany filmmaker’s Jan. 6 doc ‘Homegrown’ premieres with new epilogue
Albany-born filmmaker Michael Premo’s “Homegrown” follows three Proud Boys members through 2020 campaign and Jan. 6 riot, premieres with updated epilogue.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Albany-born filmmaker Michael Premo’s “Homegrown” follows three Proud Boys members through 2020 campaign and Jan. 6 riot, premieres with updated epilogue.
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Local newspaper not covering local baseball team is about the saddest, dumbest decision I've ever seen newspaper management make.
January 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Local newspaper not covering local baseball team is about the saddest, dumbest decision I've ever seen newspaper management make.
In an op-ed, @reppaultonko.bosky.social says “ICE is not enforcing the law; it is imposing terror,” and “needs to be abolished.”
Commentary: ICE has destroyed the public's trust. It must be abolished.
ICE is not enforcing the law; it is imposing terror. Enforcement of our nation's immigration laws must be assigned to other agencies.
www.timesunion.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:18 AM
In an op-ed, @reppaultonko.bosky.social says “ICE is not enforcing the law; it is imposing terror,” and “needs to be abolished.”
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New York's climate mandates are facing an uncertain future www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-...
- NY looking at NJ utility relief actions
- Lawmakers rally for immigrant protections
- State Senate GOP's affordability report
- At the Cap for Jan. 29
- & more
- NY looking at NJ utility relief actions
- Lawmakers rally for immigrant protections
- State Senate GOP's affordability report
- At the Cap for Jan. 29
- & more
New York's climate mandates face uncertain future
And the state's utility regulator has an eye on New Jersey's recent actions to benefit ratepayers.
www.capitolconfidential.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM
New York's climate mandates are facing an uncertain future www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-...
- NY looking at NJ utility relief actions
- Lawmakers rally for immigrant protections
- State Senate GOP's affordability report
- At the Cap for Jan. 29
- & more
- NY looking at NJ utility relief actions
- Lawmakers rally for immigrant protections
- State Senate GOP's affordability report
- At the Cap for Jan. 29
- & more
With Fulton County's 2020 election results back in the news, it's worth remembering that U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik shoveled falsehoods to her constituents on that very topic days before the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
With Fulton County's 2020 election results back in the news, it's worth remembering that U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik shoveled falsehoods to her constituents on that very topic days before the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
I believe this is the same artist who evoked the American flag on the cover of an album that included material about being born in the USA
I saw a critique of Springsteen's new song, it being too earnest and cringe, and if I could just take a second to introduce you to the entire Bruce Springsteen catalogue we could settle this in a heartbeat.
January 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I believe this is the same artist who evoked the American flag on the cover of an album that included material about being born in the USA
Absolute nightmare fuel. Tyler McNeil reports.
Catskills man convicted years after fatally drugging wife, filming her while she was sick
Jurors on Friday found 49-year-old Justin Valk guilty of multiple felonies, including murder, connected to a deadly 2022 incident.
www.timesunion.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Absolute nightmare fuel. Tyler McNeil reports.
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BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
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January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs' plans for the city include boosting its fun quotient — and that includes a possible reincarnation of the notoriously rowdy Kegs & Eggs fest, but without the property destruction and excessive bacchanalia. Patrick Tine reports.
Applyrs battles 'narratives' and perceptions in first state of the city address
Applyrs battles “narratives,” perceptions in state of city speech focused on safety, housing, entertainment and the possible return of the notorious March celebration as a family friendly event.
www.timesunion.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs' plans for the city include boosting its fun quotient — and that includes a possible reincarnation of the notoriously rowdy Kegs & Eggs fest, but without the property destruction and excessive bacchanalia. Patrick Tine reports.
Presented in collaboration with the @nytimes.com and @nysfocus.bsky.social: Whether the infraction involves having sex while on duty, taking pictures of your junk while in uniform, or tasing someone for twice the potential fatal span, State Police discipline can be remarkably lax and inconsistent.
State Police hand out lax penalties for serious misconduct
State Police have a far weaker disciplinary system than those used in other large departments in New York.
www.timesunion.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Presented in collaboration with the @nytimes.com and @nysfocus.bsky.social: Whether the infraction involves having sex while on duty, taking pictures of your junk while in uniform, or tasing someone for twice the potential fatal span, State Police discipline can be remarkably lax and inconsistent.
Read Paul Grondahl on Union College's plans to bury the remains of a woman who died — likely by tomahawk — during the 1690 Schenectady Massacre, in which French, Sault and Algonquin forces overwhelmed the stockade's light defenses.
Grondahl: She died brutally in 1690. Now, Schenectady Massacre victim will be buried.
Researchers traced a tomahawk-scarred skull to the stockade attack; Union College plans a respectful burial.
www.timesunion.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Read Paul Grondahl on Union College's plans to bury the remains of a woman who died — likely by tomahawk — during the 1690 Schenectady Massacre, in which French, Sault and Algonquin forces overwhelmed the stockade's light defenses.
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Journalism school: "If your mother says she loves you, check it out.”
CBS News: “On it.”
CBS News: “On it.”
Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
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New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
‘CBS Evening News’: Tony Dokoupil Under Fire for Interviewing His Own Mom
Viewers accuse CBS News of 'dumbing down.'
www.yahoo.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Journalism school: "If your mother says she loves you, check it out.”
CBS News: “On it.”
CBS News: “On it.”
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Cool yeah kids love not getting stuff for their birthday.
Scott Bessent on Trump Accounts: "Rather than giving a toy for a birthday or holiday, they can contribute to these accounts"
January 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Cool yeah kids love not getting stuff for their birthday.