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ICE detention removed a father from Troy family to other side of country

H. R. Schneider @schneidlee.bsky.social · 1d

After her husband was detained by ICE, Veronica says it's been a struggle to support her family. She can't work because she stays home with her youngest, who has DiGeorge syndrome. Meanwhile, her husband Jose was moved to a facility in Washington state
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With her husband detained by ICE and sent to Washington state, a Troy mother struggles to care for a baby with DiGeorge syndrome and her other children amid mounting bills as she weighs next steps.

Multi-car crash closes two lanes of commuter traffic on I-90 in Albany

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 2d

A crash has closed multiple lanes of traffic near Exit 5A on Interstate 90 in Albany.

A crash has closed multiple lanes of traffic near Exit 5A on Interstate 90 in Albany.

Here's where ICE is arresting immigrants in New York

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Emilie Munson @emiliemunson.bsky.social · 15d

Where ICE arrested thousands of immigrants in New York this year. @timesunion.com mapped the arrests so you can see the enforcement action by county, court house and jail

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Immigration arrests in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Saratoga have dominated upstate New York. In New York City, arrests skyrocketed at Federal Plaza.

Kraus pleads not guilty in death, burial of parents

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 15d

The 53-year-old man's arraignment occurred hours after he told a TV anchor he killed and buried his parents at their home in Albany.

The 53-year-old man's arraignment occurred hours after he told a TV anchor he killed and buried his parents at their home in Albany.

Suspect in Cohoes killing captured by police in Adirondacks

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 15d

Manhunt in Adirondack Mountains ends with Anthony Bechand’s found walking on road.

Manhunt in Adirondack Mountains ends with Anthony Bechand’s found walking on road.

Behind the scenes of the Greg Floyd-Lorenz Kraus interview on CBS6

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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 15d

What a moment. www.timesunion.com/kristi/artic...

CBS6 news director Stone Grissom speaks candidly about the viral interview between anchor Greg Floyd and Lorenz Kraus, who is charged with killing his parents and burying them in the backyard.

Second set of human remains found behind Albany home

H. R. Schneider @schneidlee.bsky.social · 16d

Latest on the Crestwood Court investigation ↘️
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Police investigating the disappearance of Franz and Theresia Kraus removed the remains Thursday morning from the Crestwood Court home where they were last seen by neighbors around 2017.

Typhoid infection reported at Guilderland Elementary School

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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 16d

Someone tied to Guilderland Elementary School has contracted typhoid fever, a potentially deadly illness if not treated promptly. Mike Goodwin reports.

School district officials say one person has confirmed case, no evidence anyone else contracted the potentially deadly illness

USCIS stops paying New York clerks for swearing in new citizens

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 18d

For decades, county clerks have been reimbursed for administering the Oath of Allegiance. This summer, the federal agency quietly ended the practice.

For decades, county clerks have been reimbursed for administering the Oath of Allegiance. This summer, the federal agency quietly ended the practice.

Rotterdam man charged with trying to lure girl to van with candy

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 23d

For the second time this month, police arrested a man who allegedly approached a young girl in Schenectady’s Hamilton Hill neighborhood.

For the second time this month, police arrested a man who allegedly approached a young girl in Schenectady’s Hamilton Hill neighborhood.

‘First Lady of Burlesque’ April March dies at age 90

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Rick Marshall @rickmarshall.com · 23d

This lady's life is the stuff of legends.

"A married couple paid her $10,000 to bathe in a tub full of Piper-Heidsieck champagne. It was, she reports, 'cold and tingly.'"

An obituary of Wilton resident and “first lady of burlesque” April March, who performed into her 80s, has died at age 90.

Pedestrian killed in crash that closed Route 9 in Halfmoon

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 25d

A section of Route 9 in Halfmoon is closed after a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.

A section of Route 9 in Halfmoon is closed after a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.

After their dogs died at a kennel in Washington County, these owners want better regulations

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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 27d

In a state where criticism of alleged overregulation is constant from business groups, a reminder that there are no regs or oversight body in New York for pet boarders. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Unlike shelters and breeders, pet boarders are not subject to state oversight.

Arts Center of Capital Region declines $50K NEA grant over DEI rules

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Rick Marshall @rickmarshall.com · 29d

Arts Center of the Capital Region made the difficult decision to turn down $50K in federal funding due to concerns over censorship & anti-DEI restrictions placed on the grant. Reporting by @katkiessl.bsky.social :
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The Arts Center of the Capital Region turned down a $50,000 federal grant from the NEA over fears of censorship and anti-DEI requirements.

Mother sues Albany Med over death of 1-month-old baby after discharges

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Emilie Munson @emiliemunson.bsky.social · 29d

A mother is suing Albany Medical Center after the death of her 1-month-old baby in April. Shamaya Jackson, 35, said her daughter, Milani Finch, was deemed healthy at her one-month pediatrician visit, but days later she was dead.
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A mother is suing Albany Medical Center for medical malpractice after the death of her 1-month-old baby in April.

Washington County man charged with using AI to make fake revenge porn

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Times Union @timesunion.com · Sep 10

A 35-year-old from Washington County allegedly used AI to make fake explicit images of people he knew on social media.

A 35-year-old from Washington County allegedly used AI to make fake explicit images of people he knew on social media.

NY will shift 450K New Yorkers off Essential Plan, blaming Trump

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Times Union @timesunion.com · Sep 10

The move theoretically averts the loss of zero-premium health coverage for around 1.3 million New Yorkers who are low-income and not eligible for Medicaid.

The move theoretically averts the loss of zero-premium health coverage for around 1.3 million New Yorkers who are low-income and not eligible for Medicaid.

Victims of sexual abuse tell their stories as judge, bishop listen

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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · Sep 11

Lilli Iannella reports on the opening hours of what's planned as a three-day hearing in federal bankruptcy court in which victims of sexual abuse allegedly enabled by the Albany Catholic Diocese are telling their stories. www.timesunion.com/state/articl...

Dozens of people who were sexually abused as children appeared in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to tell their stories to the Albany bishop and a judge.

Several hurt in crash on Albany's South Pearl Street

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Jon Campbell @joncampbellny.bsky.social · Sep 10

Babe, wake up: The new Ulster County "I voted" sticker (IYKYK) just dropped ... and it's a good one.

Shoutout to sixth-grader Ryker Darmanin for the winning design.

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H. R. Schneider @schneidlee.bsky.social · Sep 10

Six people were injured when several cars collided this morning on Morton Ave and South Pearl

@patricktine.bsky.social and Will Waldron are at the scene

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At least five people were injured in multi-vehicle crash on Morton Avenue and South Pearl Street in Albany.

Kindlon drops charges against Watervliet couple, says office won’t ‘criminalize poverty’

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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · Sep 10

Charges against a Watervliet couple whose 9-year-old daughter died last month have been dropped: "We decided not to criminalize poverty and punish grieving parents," Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon said. @schneidlee.bsky.social reports. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

A Watervliet couple whose 9-year-old daughter died last month are no longer facing child endangerment charges, the Albany County District Attorney announced.

‘No arrests’: In NY, some police can drink, drive and avoid charges

Reposted by H. R. Schneider

Times Union @timesunion.com · Sep 9

Officers in New York crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found.

Officers in New York crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found.

Sarcone announces dozens of deportations, federal charges after upstate immigration raid

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Reposted by H. R. Schneider

Times Union @timesunion.com · Sep 9

None of the workers at the Nutrition Bar Confectioners facility in Cayuga County have been accused of a violent crime.

None of the workers at the Nutrition Bar Confectioners facility in Cayuga County have been accused of a violent crime.

Hochul signs order allowing pharmacies to prescribe COVID-19 shots

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H. R. Schneider @schneidlee.bsky.social · Sep 5

From Esther Sun at the TU: An executive order from Gov. Hochul will let pharmacies to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines to customers who request them
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In response to shifting federal rules, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Friday allowing pharmacies to prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines.