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The American Red Cross said some passengers, which included students and chaperones from high schools in the Bronx, sustained minor injuries.
The mostly indoor market offered refuge from Sunday’s chilly weather for people seeking an alternative shopping experience.
Fans gathered at the Albany Capital Center to buy, trade and sell an array of collectibles, including comic art, sports cards and vintage items.
The county's Civil Service Commission approved the controversial role for the former Rensselaer mayor last week.
The complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, including match dates, kickoff times, group stage fixtures and knockout rounds across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
The chilldown, due to a cold front, comes after a week of high temperatures, some of which straddled the 80s.
Authorities said a person was slashed during the fight and an officer was punched in the face during the police response.
Tyler Bilka helped Colonie advance to the Section 2 Class AAA baseball title series in 2025. The Wolf Pack fell to eventual state champion Saratoga Springs.
In the eyes of housing advocates, the State Environmental Quality Review Act is squarely at odds with state priorities, such as sewer, day care and affordable housing.
New York’s auto insurance debate centers on high costs, fraud and injury claims, as lawmakers weigh reforms that could reshape premiums and coverage.
Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, Bryant & Stratton College, the Binghamton Philharmonic, Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute and more are on the list.
Karissa Antoine, a Section 2 star and state champion at Schalmont, is transferring to Siena women's basketball after spending two years at Fordham.
The New York Tech Valley Regional FIRST Robotics Competition spanned from Thursday to Saturday at MVP Arena in Albany.
Niskayuna scored six runs in the sixth inning to rally past La Salle 9-6, led by Luca Isopo’s go-ahead double and Michael Carlin’s big day.
The New York Knicks hosted the Atlanta Hawks today in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. Here’s how to watch, key players, and what to know.
About Albany Times Union
The Times Union is an American daily newspaper, serving the Capital Region of New York. Although the newspaper focuses on Albany and its suburbs, it covers all parts of the four-county area, including the cities of Troy, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. It is owned by Hearst Communications. The paper was founded in 1857 as the Morning Times, becoming Times-Union by 1891, and was purchased by William Randolph Hearst in 1924. The newspaper has been online since 1996. The newspaper is printed in its Colonie headquarters by the Hearst Corporation’s Capital Newspapers Division. The daily edition costs $2 and the Sunday/Thanksgiving Day edition costs $3. Home delivery prices are slightly lower.
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