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]
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"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
In today’s Times Union print edition: a boatload of special section, including a gift guide, holiday recipes and a winter recreation tab that celebrates our five-year partnership with the Adirondack Explorer!
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In today’s Times Union print edition: a boatload of special section, including a gift guide, holiday recipes and a winter recreation tab that celebrates our five-year partnership with the Adirondack Explorer!
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While there are often some ethical issues with making free PDFs of paywalled content, in this case it seems entirely justifiable, given the author, the subject, and the journalistic imperative to provide the widest possible audience for the verb "Michael Wolffed"
gofile.io/d/Ap4v35
gofile.io/d/Ap4v35
November 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
While there are often some ethical issues with making free PDFs of paywalled content, in this case it seems entirely justifiable, given the author, the subject, and the journalistic imperative to provide the widest possible audience for the verb "Michael Wolffed"
gofile.io/d/Ap4v35
gofile.io/d/Ap4v35
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This is nuts!
Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?
I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?
I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
This is nuts!
Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?
I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?
I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
THE TAKING OF POULTRY 1 2 3
An unfortunate denouement — Animal Care Centers of NYC confirmed to me this evening that the subway-chicken was found to be ill after it came into their care, and they decided to euthanize the bird
NEW IN SUBWAY-CHICKEN NEWS
SEE IT: Fowl that fouled morning commute abandoned by straphanger the previous night
SEE IT: Fowl that fouled morning commute abandoned by straphanger the previous night
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
THE TAKING OF POULTRY 1 2 3
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Will give you 5:1 that this tease is already known to be a nothing-burger.
This is a lot, but (allegedly) Olivia Nuzzi sent a secret recorder with a sketch artist to tape Trump at Mar-a-Lago so she could feed campaign intel to RFK, where [pauses to take a breath] something Trump said about his assassination attempt “would shatter our understanding of recent history”??
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Will give you 5:1 that this tease is already known to be a nothing-burger.
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this — considering that Florida is a two-party consent state — might even be a crime. i’m floored
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
this — considering that Florida is a two-party consent state — might even be a crime. i’m floored
The State Police's Ryder Cup scandal is widening to examine allegations that members were given free passes worth hundreds of dollars apiece, and doled them out to friends and family. Brendan Lyons, whose questions kicked off the probe, reports.
State Police Ryder Cup scandal widens to examine free passes
State Police members were improperly given dozens of free passes to the recent Ryder Cup, with many of those passes given to friends and family.
www.timesunion.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The State Police's Ryder Cup scandal is widening to examine allegations that members were given free passes worth hundreds of dollars apiece, and doled them out to friends and family. Brendan Lyons, whose questions kicked off the probe, reports.
If you're wondering what's going on inside the scaffolding that cocoons Albany City Hall, check out Paul Grondahl's latest — with cool Jim Franco photos.
Grondahl: 'America’s First Architect' and a bird's eye view of his Albany work
Climbing Albany City Hall’s bell tower during a $15 million restoration reveals the grandeur of Henry Hobson Richardson’s work and his enduring American architectural legacy.
www.timesunion.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
If you're wondering what's going on inside the scaffolding that cocoons Albany City Hall, check out Paul Grondahl's latest — with cool Jim Franco photos.
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If, like me, you knew nothing about Nuzzi-RFKJr-Lizza matters, read this! Or even if you did, read it. What a fabulous, and hilarious, piece of writing by @brianphillips.bsky.social !!!! You’re welcome.
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
Inside the most important, and also least important, story of our time
www.theringer.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
If, like me, you knew nothing about Nuzzi-RFKJr-Lizza matters, read this! Or even if you did, read it. What a fabulous, and hilarious, piece of writing by @brianphillips.bsky.social !!!! You’re welcome.
A First Deputy Superintendent of the State Police as well as the agency's third in command are expected to retire in a shakeup that appears to have been prompted by the Times Union's questions about their conduct during the Ryder Cup on Long Island.
State Police leadership shake-up after alleged abuses at Ryder Cup
High-ranking members allegedly abused law enforcement credentials to obtain special access.
www.timesunion.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A First Deputy Superintendent of the State Police as well as the agency's third in command are expected to retire in a shakeup that appears to have been prompted by the Times Union's questions about their conduct during the Ryder Cup on Long Island.
"I one our Nation's Districts ... "
Here’s a gift link to the NYT story about Trump flagging energy that so annoyed him that he just called its female co-author “ugly both inside and out.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"I one our Nation's Districts ... "
A special prosecutor has been named to probe whether crimes were committed in Albany County connected to the 2018 Schoharie limo crash. The appointment that follows years of complaints from a former NYS DOT investigator that the agency fell down on the job of keeping the decrepit limo off the road.
Special prosecutor assigned to probe Schoharie limo crash
A special district attorney was named in Albany County to investigate "crimes allegedly committed in Albany County" in connection with the 2018 limousine crash in Schoharie.
www.timesunion.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A special prosecutor has been named to probe whether crimes were committed in Albany County connected to the 2018 Schoharie limo crash. The appointment that follows years of complaints from a former NYS DOT investigator that the agency fell down on the job of keeping the decrepit limo off the road.
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High-ranking members allegedly abused law enforcement credentials to obtain special access.
State Police leadership shake-up after alleged abuses at Ryder Cup
High-ranking members allegedly abused law enforcement credentials to obtain special access.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
High-ranking members allegedly abused law enforcement credentials to obtain special access.
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"Now, me to you, I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov
Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.
Gift link (for 7 days) ⤵️
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov
Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.
Gift link (for 7 days) ⤵️
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff Discusses Ukraine Plans With Key Putin Aide: Transcript
The following is a transcript of an Oct. 14 phone call lasting just over 5 minutes between Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy for peace missions, and Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s most senio...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"Now, me to you, I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov
Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.
Gift link (for 7 days) ⤵️
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov
Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.
Gift link (for 7 days) ⤵️
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
For context, the Ryder Cup mess comes to light a week after this far more somber VIP-treatment flap:
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
For context, the Ryder Cup mess comes to light a week after this far more somber VIP-treatment flap:
A major shake-up in the top ranks of the NY State Police amid allegations that leaders misused law enforcement credentials to get VIP treatment at the Ryder Cup on Long Island. Brendan Lyons reports.
State Police leadership shake-up after alleged abuses at Ryder Cup
High-ranking members allegedly abused law enforcement credentials to obtain special access.
www.timesunion.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A major shake-up in the top ranks of the NY State Police amid allegations that leaders misused law enforcement credentials to get VIP treatment at the Ryder Cup on Long Island. Brendan Lyons reports.
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“Political violence, it’s just a statistical fact that it’s a bigger problem on the left."
-- Vice President JD Vance
-- Vice President JD Vance
NEW: As President Trump increases pressure on Colorado Governor Polis to free Tina Peters, a close ally of Peters is calling for Gov Polis and Attorney General Weiser to be executed.
MAGA podcaster Joe Oltmann called for the execution of several Colorado Democrats by name.
MAGA podcaster Joe Oltmann called for the execution of several Colorado Democrats by name.
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“Political violence, it’s just a statistical fact that it’s a bigger problem on the left."
-- Vice President JD Vance
-- Vice President JD Vance
Democracy dies in dampness
At this point, the Washpost edit page is just trolling its readers.
This is today's actual house editorial.
This is today's actual house editorial.
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Democracy dies in dampness
Hoodie and turkey giveaways and the prospect of a rap album feat. Roger Stone: Amsterdam's Anthony Constantino announces his run for the 21st Congressional District, and Chris Churchill is there.
Churchill: Republicans may have an Anthony Constantino problem
Some Republicans worry that Constantino could implode in the general election, potentially putting the deep-red 21st congressional district in jeopardy.
www.timesunion.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hoodie and turkey giveaways and the prospect of a rap album feat. Roger Stone: Amsterdam's Anthony Constantino announces his run for the 21st Congressional District, and Chris Churchill is there.
The Dersh has the rizz, according to this person
"elevate charismatic figures such as Alan Dershowitz"
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November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The Dersh has the rizz, according to this person
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This is the last of the "assaults" from September 27 that NDIL dismissed, a day where Greg Bovino was deliberately promising a "shitshow."
Basically they knocked over a 70-year old guy and then accused him of assault.
Basically they knocked over a 70-year old guy and then accused him of assault.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes, in dismissing Midway Blitz-related charges against Dana Briggs last week, said he was lifting restrictions on relevant video.
Today he made the video available through the clerk's office at no cost to the public. Here's the first.
Today he made the video available through the clerk's office at no cost to the public. Here's the first.
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This is the last of the "assaults" from September 27 that NDIL dismissed, a day where Greg Bovino was deliberately promising a "shitshow."
Basically they knocked over a 70-year old guy and then accused him of assault.
Basically they knocked over a 70-year old guy and then accused him of assault.
"I believe in an independent federal judiciary — the gift from our founders that protects us from a would-be tyrant."
Comey: "I'm grateful the court ended the case against me, which was a prosecution based on malevolence & incompetence... I was inspired by the career people who refused to be part of this travesty. It cost some of them their jobs, but it preserved their integrity, which is beyond price"
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"I believe in an independent federal judiciary — the gift from our founders that protects us from a would-be tyrant."