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We'll share some of your recommendations in Book Swap, our new newsletters for readers
What’s the best book you read in 2025?
We'll share some of your recommendations in Book Swap, our new newsletters for readers
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November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We'll share some of your recommendations in Book Swap, our new newsletters for readers
Seasonally themed cirque events are coming to Albany’s Palace Theatre and Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, offering a blend of acrobatics and theater with plenty of holiday flavor.
Cirque is the perfect holiday entertainment. Here's why.
Seasonally themed cirque events are coming to Albany’s Palace Theatre and Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, offering a blend of acrobatics and theater with plenty of holiday flavor.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Seasonally themed cirque events are coming to Albany’s Palace Theatre and Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, offering a blend of acrobatics and theater with plenty of holiday flavor.
State Police said they closed Charlton Road after a late afternoon crash near Maple Avenue.
2 pedestrians killed in Charlton crash
State Police said they closed Charlton Road after a late afternoon crash near Maple Avenue.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
State Police said they closed Charlton Road after a late afternoon crash near Maple Avenue.
New York is challenging HUD's plan to direct most of the $3.9 billion in homelessness funds away from “housing first” programs.
New York sues Trump over deep cuts to homeless housing program
New York is challenging HUD's plan to direct most of the $3.9 billion in homelessness funds away from “housing first” programs.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
New York is challenging HUD's plan to direct most of the $3.9 billion in homelessness funds away from “housing first” programs.
Siena will play Longwood (3-3) at 1 p.m. Friday, American (3-3) at 4 p.m. Saturday and Maine (0-6) at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Siena men's basketball depth to be tested on D.C. trip
Siena will play Longwood (3-3) at 1 p.m. Friday, American (3-3) at 4 p.m. Saturday and Maine (0-6) at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Siena will play Longwood (3-3) at 1 p.m. Friday, American (3-3) at 4 p.m. Saturday and Maine (0-6) at 1 p.m. Sunday.
ESYO will officially begin construction on its highly anticipated new home in Scotia. The $12.3 million project will transform a 20,000 square-foot former school.
Empire State Youth Orchestra breaks ground on new home
ESYO will officially begin construction on its highly anticipated new home in Scotia. The $12.3 million project will transform a 20,000 square-foot former school.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
ESYO will officially begin construction on its highly anticipated new home in Scotia. The $12.3 million project will transform a 20,000 square-foot former school.
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.
Kristin Jubic worked at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell when she was arrested for allegedly stealing narcotics.
Valatie nursing home employee charged with stealing medications
Kristin Jubic worked at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell when she was arrested for allegedly stealing narcotics.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Kristin Jubic worked at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell when she was arrested for allegedly stealing narcotics.
Matthew Merriman faces three felony charges in the September crash that killed Matthew Mardon.
Rotterdam man indicted in fatal crash on Albany's Everett Road
Matthew Merriman faces three felony charges in the September crash that killed Matthew Mardon.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Matthew Merriman faces three felony charges in the September crash that killed Matthew Mardon.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the May 2023 drive-by shooting that killed Albany barbershop employee Tyrone Staley.
Teen pleads guilty in Albany barbershop shooting that killed Tyrone Staley
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the May 2023 drive-by shooting that killed Albany barbershop employee Tyrone Staley.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the May 2023 drive-by shooting that killed Albany barbershop employee Tyrone Staley.
Amy Amoroso has donated so much blood, even vampires are jealous; she was once stung more than 200 times by ground bees and she's a squatter.
20 things you don't know about me: Amy Amoroso of Veterans Business Outreach Center
Amy Amoroso has donated so much blood, even vampires are jealous; she was once stung more than 200 times by ground bees and she's a squatter.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Amy Amoroso has donated so much blood, even vampires are jealous; she was once stung more than 200 times by ground bees and she's a squatter.
The city committed 10 months of funding for the shelter, but the facility's leader says it will close when the money runs out.
Homeless shelter survives Saratoga Springs budget, but only for 10 months
The city committed 10 months of funding for the shelter, but the facility's leader says it will close when the money runs out.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The city committed 10 months of funding for the shelter, but the facility's leader says it will close when the money runs out.
The woman told police she had experienced a seizure seconds before the August 2024 crash.
Woman sentenced for fatal crash that occurred after she had seizure
The woman told police she had experienced a seizure seconds before the August 2024 crash.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The woman told police she had experienced a seizure seconds before the August 2024 crash.
A fleeing driver allegedly struck a Putnam County sheriff’s deputy on Sodom Road, prompting the deputy to fire and wound the suspect. Both were hospitalized.
Deputy, suspect hospitalized after vehicle strike and shooting in Southeast
A fleeing driver allegedly struck a Putnam County sheriff’s deputy on Sodom Road, prompting the deputy to fire and wound the suspect. Both were hospitalized.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A fleeing driver allegedly struck a Putnam County sheriff’s deputy on Sodom Road, prompting the deputy to fire and wound the suspect. Both were hospitalized.
The Court of Appeals says the town of Newburgh cannot mount a constitutional challenge, clearing the way for residents’ vote-dilution lawsuit to proceed.
Court of Appeals rejects town’s bid to strike down the state’s voting rights law
The Court of Appeals says the town of Newburgh cannot mount a constitutional challenge, clearing the way for residents’ vote-dilution lawsuit to proceed.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The Court of Appeals says the town of Newburgh cannot mount a constitutional challenge, clearing the way for residents’ vote-dilution lawsuit to proceed.
In a statement Monday, Section 2 said it was “actively exploring all available options to ensure appropriate officials’ coverage for the upcoming ice hockey season.”
Section 2 high school hockey season faces potential disruption over dispute with officials
In a statement Monday, Section 2 said it was “actively exploring all available options to ensure appropriate officials’ coverage for the upcoming ice hockey season.”
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November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In a statement Monday, Section 2 said it was “actively exploring all available options to ensure appropriate officials’ coverage for the upcoming ice hockey season.”
From 'The Nutcracker' to the Santa Speedo Sprint, a calendar of Capital Region holiday events
Your Capital Region holiday arts guide to close out 2025
From 'The Nutcracker' to the Santa Speedo Sprint, a calendar of Capital Region holiday events
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From 'The Nutcracker' to the Santa Speedo Sprint, a calendar of Capital Region holiday events
Jeffrey Field stabbed two men on the street in Catskill and was later arraigned from his hospital bed.
Jeffrey Field guilty on all counts for double stabbing in Catskill
Jeffrey Field stabbed two men on the street in Catskill and was later arraigned from his hospital bed.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Jeffrey Field stabbed two men on the street in Catskill and was later arraigned from his hospital bed.
From extended holiday shopping hours at Crossgates to a new coffee shop in Colonie, here’s what’s new in the Capital Region business scene.
Albany airport unveils new additions, Stuyvesant Plaza adds shops
From extended holiday shopping hours at Crossgates to a new coffee shop in Colonie, here’s what’s new in the Capital Region business scene.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
From extended holiday shopping hours at Crossgates to a new coffee shop in Colonie, here’s what’s new in the Capital Region business scene.
Some Republicans worry that Constantino could implode in the general election, potentially putting the deep-red 21st congressional district in jeopardy.
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.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Some Republicans worry that Constantino could implode in the general election, potentially putting the deep-red 21st congressional district in jeopardy.
Albany’s first snowfalls over the past 140 years most often arrive in late October or early November, but in recent decades the timing has shifted later.
Which date most often saw Albany’s first snowfall in the past century?
Albany’s first snowfalls over the past 140 years most often arrive in late October or early November, but in recent decades the timing has shifted later.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Albany’s first snowfalls over the past 140 years most often arrive in late October or early November, but in recent decades the timing has shifted later.
The Saints (4-2) won their second straight game by shooting 58.2% from the field.
Siena men's basketball pulls out road win at Holy Cross
The Saints (4-2) won their second straight game by shooting 58.2% from the field.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Saints (4-2) won their second straight game by shooting 58.2% from the field.
Repair Cafés around New York are helping communities save items from the landfill, share skills and build connections.
Fixing, sharing and building community at the Repair Café
Repair Cafés around New York are helping communities save items from the landfill, share skills and build connections.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Repair Cafés around New York are helping communities save items from the landfill, share skills and build connections.
Joshua Fowler will serve at least 45 years in prison as part of a plea deal that spares him a potential life sentence without parole.
Grafton man pleads guilty to murdering 3 family members
Joshua Fowler will serve at least 45 years in prison as part of a plea deal that spares him a potential life sentence without parole.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Joshua Fowler will serve at least 45 years in prison as part of a plea deal that spares him a potential life sentence without parole.
Sodexo employees who are union members will remain employed at the school, according to the university.
UAlbany to get new food provider after split with Sodexo
Sodexo employees who are union members will remain employed at the school, according to the university.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sodexo employees who are union members will remain employed at the school, according to the university.