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Times Union @timesunion.com · 3h

A black bear spent days wandering from local schools to a Pleasantville bar before wildlife experts tranquilized and relocated it to Putnam County.

‘The bear was saved’: Black bear tranquilized after roaming for days in Westchester County

A black bear spent days wandering from local schools to a Pleasantville bar before wildlife experts tranquilized and relocated it to Putnam County.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 4h

In the wake of federal cuts to scientific research, New York has created a $10 million fund for brain research on SUNY campuses.

NY funding brain research on SUNY campuses after federal cuts

In the wake of federal cuts to scientific research, New York has created a $10 million fund for brain research on SUNY campuses.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 5h

Officers responded to a domestic dispute Wednesday night at the Heritage Village Apartments. An officer suffered minor injuries in the pursuit.

Guilderland man charged with DWI, child endangerment after police chase

Officers responded to a domestic dispute Wednesday night at the Heritage Village Apartments. An officer suffered minor injuries in the pursuit.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 6h

The 13-year-old boy is not related to the 11-year-old victim, who died Thursday morning from a gunshot wound.

13-year-old arrested after 11-year-old dies of gunshot wound in Newburgh

The 13-year-old boy is not related to the 11-year-old victim, who died Thursday morning from a gunshot wound.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 7h

The United Way of the Greater Capital Region announced it was launching a relief fund support federal workers impacted by the government shutdown.

United Way launches relief fund for federal workers amid shutdown

The United Way of the Greater Capital Region announced it was launching a relief fund support federal workers impacted by the government shutdown.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 8h

He has scored a total of 12 touchdowns, 10 rushing and two receiving, which ranks second nationally in Division III behind only Alfred State running back Noah Currier's 15 touchdowns.

RPI football's White mixes nuclear and football

He has scored a total of 12 touchdowns, 10 rushing and two receiving, which ranks second nationally in Division III behind only Alfred State running back Noah Currier's 15 touchdowns.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 8h

Shane Bower resigned a week ago, though the move has not been announced by the city.

Hudson Police Commissioner Shane Bower resigns

Shane Bower resigned a week ago, though the move has not been announced by the city.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 9h

Top games tonight includes matchups between Guilderland and Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk, and Shaker and CBA.

LIVE: Capital Region teams gearing up for Section 2 football Week 6

Top games tonight includes matchups between Guilderland and Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk, and Shaker and CBA.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 10h

The event benefited the programs of Together for Youth and was presented by Mohawk Insurance Services.

SEEN: Best Night Together 2025

The event benefited the programs of Together for Youth and was presented by Mohawk Insurance Services.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 11h

It’s at least the second time police have returned to the pond searching for clues since King’s body was found there last October.

Police search Troy pond for more clues in Amanda King's death

It’s at least the second time police have returned to the pond searching for clues since King’s body was found there last October.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 12h

Find deals at Hannaford, Price Chopper/Market 32, Aldi and CVS this week.

Deals: Buy a roast and get the fixins' for free; best and worst days to fly

Find deals at Hannaford, Price Chopper/Market 32, Aldi and CVS this week.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 13h

Price Chopper buys Latham Liquors, the first such store for the chain, which owns Market Bistro in the same plaza.

Price Chopper buys Latham liquor store, a first for the chain

Price Chopper buys Latham Liquors, the first such store for the chain, which owns Market Bistro in the same plaza.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 13h

Take in fall with these hikes through forests and along sunny ledges, riverbanks and open ridgelines and enjoy views of the first changing leaves.

Fall foliage hikes in the Hudson Valley and Catskills

Take in fall with these hikes through forests and along sunny ledges, riverbanks and open ridgelines and enjoy views of the first changing leaves.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 14h

Bail hearing for Peter Bardunias is now set for Oct. 27

Hearing moved for Capital Region Chamber VP accused of attempting to lure minor for sex

Bail hearing for Peter Bardunias is now set for Oct. 27

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 15h

A missing rabies certificate for her dog led Gillian Scott to an Adirondack hike that was different than originally planned, but still enjoyed.

Scott: Missing paperwork results in a different, but still enjoyable hike

A missing rabies certificate for her dog led Gillian Scott to an Adirondack hike that was different than originally planned, but still enjoyed.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 16h

Erica Armstrong Dunbar, a producer for HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” will deliver an address at Dutchess County Community College later this month.

'Gilded Age' historian, producer to speak at Dutchess County Community College

Erica Armstrong Dunbar, a producer for HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” will deliver an address at Dutchess County Community College later this month.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 17h

Albany County gains temporary use of Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary at the former College of Saint Rose to host interfaith and neighborhood meetings.

Albany County has plans for former interfaith sanctuary on Saint Rose campus

Albany County gains temporary use of Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary at the former College of Saint Rose to host interfaith and neighborhood meetings.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 18h

The nomination deadline has been extended from Oct. 10 to Nov. 21.

Deadline extended to nominate a Capital Region Top Workplace

The nomination deadline has been extended from Oct. 10 to Nov. 21.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 18h

The ingredients for the storm are moving into place on the anniversary of one of the nastiest storms to ever hit the Northeast.

First fall nor'easter could bring gusty winds to Capital Region

The ingredients for the storm are moving into place on the anniversary of one of the nastiest storms to ever hit the Northeast.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 19h

Supporters of WAMC radio, spurred by the loss of federal dollars for public broadcasting and new fundraising tactics, helped the station end its $1.25 million fall drive in just a few days.

Amid loss of federal money, WAMC ends fund drive in a few days

Supporters of WAMC radio, spurred by the loss of federal dollars for public broadcasting and new fundraising tactics, helped the station end its $1.25 million fall drive in just a few days.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 1d

Top Section 2 seeds go to Guilderland, Queensbury, Scotia-Glenville, Greenwich teams.

Section 2 unveils girls' tennis tournament team brackets

Top Section 2 seeds go to Guilderland, Queensbury, Scotia-Glenville, Greenwich teams.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 1d

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by a grand jury in Virginia following a months-long investigation by the FBI examining her real estate and mortgage transactions.

NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted by Virginia grand jury

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by a grand jury in Virginia following a months-long investigation by the FBI examining her real estate and mortgage transactions.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 1d

The end goal for Common Council President John DeFrancesco is to house the city-contracted Mohawk Ambulance in the Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance service building.

Rensselaer Democrats to consider eminent domain over building associated with mayor

The end goal for Common Council President John DeFrancesco is to house the city-contracted Mohawk Ambulance in the Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance service building.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 1d

From historic photography to surreal landscapes and cyanotype installations, 16 shows across Kingston make the city the region’s top art destination this fall.

Want to see the Hudson Valley’s best art exhibitions? Visit Kingston.

From historic photography to surreal landscapes and cyanotype installations, 16 shows across Kingston make the city the region’s top art destination this fall.

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Times Union @timesunion.com · 1d

Police were investigating the circumstances of the shooting Thursday. NBC New York reported that the victim’s older brother fled with the gun.

11-year-old dies of gunshot wound at Newburgh home

Police were investigating the circumstances of the shooting Thursday. NBC New York reported that the victim’s older brother fled with the gun.

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