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Voters turn out to polling spots in Albany and Colonie to make their voices heard Saturday.
State Police Lt. Col. Jared Duffy has been suspended without pay as FBI takes investigation into whether he accessed or downloaded sexually explicit images of children.
The Capital Region and Hudson Valley are expecting sunny skies, seasonable temperatures, and little to no rain this week.
Action is underway.
Were you Seen at the New York State Youth Justice Institute 10 Year Celebration on Oct. 20, 2026, at the Albany Institute of History and Art?
Police said Cameron Smith left his home in Wappinger Saturday afternoon. His family reported him missing that evening.
Ryan talked about his priorities if re-elected, while Auringer did not agree to an interview in the time-frame provided.
The Republican candidate and Sticker Mule CEO spends heavily and has a strong voter advantage in the district, but his antics complicate the race against Democrat Blake Gendebien.
NY Department of Labor recently 'bulk dropped' more than 20,000 unemployment insurance claims protests filed by employers without reviewing the cases.
Bard College released a 19-page report on the email, sanctioned by the Board of Trustees.
Allen, named as the 2025 Section 2 girls' volleyball Player of the Year, led Galway to the Class C sectional title as a sophomore. She also excels as a student.
The updated plan features a list of plants and animals that face threats of population decline if conservation actions are not taken.
The Costumer, an employee-owned costume and theatrical supply company, moved into its current retail space in Schenectady's Mohawk Harbor in 2021.
Union also committed three turnovers and managed just a pair of touchdowns despite a 400-317 edge over Ithaca in total yardage.
The Great Danes (5-3 overall, 3-1 Coastal Athletic Association) won their third straight game and dealt a severe blow to URI's chances of winning its third league title in a row.
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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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