H. R. Schneider
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Inbox immediately filled up with DG horror stories after this went online
The entire six-member team at a Dollar General in Duanesburg allegedly walked off the job last week, citing poor work conditions.
Entire team at upstate store decides to ‘part ways’ with Dollar General
The entire six-member team at a Dollar General in Duanesburg allegedly walked off the job last week, citing poor work conditions.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Inbox immediately filled up with DG horror stories after this went online
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
It wasn't Dracula, Twilight or IWTV that introduced me to vampires, but an elementary-school encounter with Bunnicula. I spoke with author James Howe (who grew up partly in the Capital Region) about the fanged, vegetable-draining rabbit
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From an upstate New York ‘Vampire Legion’ to 'Bunnicula' universe
“Bunnicula” author James Howe talks about Niskayuna High School, banned books and the vegetable-drinking rabbit’s origins.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It wasn't Dracula, Twilight or IWTV that introduced me to vampires, but an elementary-school encounter with Bunnicula. I spoke with author James Howe (who grew up partly in the Capital Region) about the fanged, vegetable-draining rabbit
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The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.
Regional food bank fears government shutdown, SNAP cuts could create 'perfect storm'
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was facing soaring demand before the shutdown. Cuts to food stamps could push it to the limit.
Of course, a song praising Stewart's has to have one the most upstate NY origin stories:
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‘Take Me Down to Stewy’s’: How a rap parody about an upstate NY gas station became a hit
Jackson Simpson and Russell VanAlstyne talk about how the parody rap “Take Me Down to Stewy’s” was made.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Of course, a song praising Stewart's has to have one the most upstate NY origin stories:
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She was last seen at 121 Main Street in Cohoes.
Cohoes girl, 14, reported missing since Monday
She was last seen at 121 Main Street in Cohoes.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
She was last seen at 121 Main Street in Cohoes.
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The comet, discovered in January, will be closest on Oct. 21. It's not due back for another 1,150 years.
Comet Lemmon 2025 viewing guide for the Capital Region: Timing, tips and forecast
The comet, discovered in January, will be closest on Oct. 21. It's not due back for another 1,150 years.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The comet, discovered in January, will be closest on Oct. 21. It's not due back for another 1,150 years.
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BREAKING: Major Amazon Web Services outage disrupts online services around the world.
Amazon cloud computing outage knocks out Zoom, Roblox and many other online services
An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. Users reported problems on sites, including Roblox, Snapchat and Zoom.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
BREAKING: Major Amazon Web Services outage disrupts online services around the world.
If loneliness is an epidemic, Matthew Mardon had found the cure, greeting friends and teammates with a smile and a hug, and confiding in them after a game
After his death from a collision with an alleged drunk driver, the response from his kickball league was overwhelming
After his death from a collision with an alleged drunk driver, the response from his kickball league was overwhelming
Matthew Mardon was killed last month in a car crash. His teammates at Empire State Kickball League remember him for his selflessness and competitive spirit.
Matthew Mardon was killed in a car crash. At his kickball league, his memory lives on
Matthew Mardon was killed last month in a car crash. His teammates at Empire State Kickball League remember him for his selflessness and competitive spirit.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If loneliness is an epidemic, Matthew Mardon had found the cure, greeting friends and teammates with a smile and a hug, and confiding in them after a game
After his death from a collision with an alleged drunk driver, the response from his kickball league was overwhelming
After his death from a collision with an alleged drunk driver, the response from his kickball league was overwhelming
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We heard immigrants held at Border Patrol stations across northern NY often cannot be located or reached by their attorneys, with CBP refusing to confirm their custody. More on these “legal black holes” in @timesunion.com
NEWS: Immigration authorities are increasingly detaining migrants including kids in temporary holding rooms at ICE and Border Patrol offices around NY for 3 days or more. These spots have no beds, showers, hot meals and were never meant for overnight detentions
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Migrants languish in ICE, Border Patrol hold rooms across New York
In Buffalo, Albany, New York City, and along the Canadian border, detained migrants are waiting longer and longer in temporary holding facilities.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM
We heard immigrants held at Border Patrol stations across northern NY often cannot be located or reached by their attorneys, with CBP refusing to confirm their custody. More on these “legal black holes” in @timesunion.com
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CBS6 on Sunday reported that the town ordered the Hoffman Car Wash and Jiffy Lube to close amid concern land on the Normans Kill could collapse.
Fear of landslide prompts creekside business to close in Bethlehem, report says
CBS6 on Sunday reported that the town ordered the Hoffman Car Wash and Jiffy Lube to close amid concern land on the Normans Kill could collapse.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
CBS6 on Sunday reported that the town ordered the Hoffman Car Wash and Jiffy Lube to close amid concern land on the Normans Kill could collapse.
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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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October 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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.
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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ICE detention removed a father from Troy family to other side of country
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.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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A crash has closed multiple lanes of traffic near Exit 5A on Interstate 90 in Albany.
Multi-car crash closes two lanes of commuter traffic on I-90 in Albany
A crash has closed multiple lanes of traffic near Exit 5A on Interstate 90 in Albany.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A crash has closed multiple lanes of traffic near Exit 5A on Interstate 90 in Albany.
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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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Here's where ICE is arresting immigrants in New York
Immigration arrests in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Saratoga have dominated upstate New York. In New York City, arrests skyrocketed at Federal Plaza.
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September 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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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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.
Kraus pleads not guilty in death, burial of parents
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.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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.
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Manhunt in Adirondack Mountains ends with Anthony Bechand’s found walking on road.
Suspect in Cohoes killing captured by police in Adirondacks
Manhunt in Adirondack Mountains ends with Anthony Bechand’s found walking on road.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Manhunt in Adirondack Mountains ends with Anthony Bechand’s found walking on road.
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Behind the scenes of the Greg Floyd-Lorenz Kraus interview on CBS6
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.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Latest on the Crestwood Court investigation ↘️
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Second set of human remains found behind Albany home
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Latest on the Crestwood Court investigation ↘️
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Someone tied to Guilderland Elementary School has contracted typhoid fever, a potentially deadly illness if not treated promptly. Mike Goodwin reports.
Typhoid infection reported at Guilderland Elementary School
School district officials say one person has confirmed case, no evidence anyone else contracted the potentially deadly illness
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September 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Someone tied to Guilderland Elementary School has contracted typhoid fever, a potentially deadly illness if not treated promptly. Mike Goodwin reports.
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For decades, county clerks have been reimbursed for administering the Oath of Allegiance. This summer, the federal agency quietly ended the practice.
USCIS stops paying New York clerks for swearing in new citizens
For decades, county clerks have been reimbursed for administering the Oath of Allegiance. This summer, the federal agency quietly ended the practice.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For decades, county clerks have been reimbursed for administering the Oath of Allegiance. This summer, the federal agency quietly ended the practice.
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For the second time this month, police arrested a man who allegedly approached a young girl in Schenectady’s Hamilton Hill neighborhood.
Rotterdam man charged with trying to lure girl to van with candy
For the second time this month, police arrested a man who allegedly approached a young girl in Schenectady’s Hamilton Hill neighborhood.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
For the second time this month, police arrested a man who allegedly approached a young girl in Schenectady’s Hamilton Hill neighborhood.
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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.'"
"A married couple paid her $10,000 to bathe in a tub full of Piper-Heidsieck champagne. It was, she reports, 'cold and tingly.'"
‘First Lady of Burlesque’ April March dies at age 90
An obituary of Wilton resident and “first lady of burlesque” April March, who performed into her 80s, has died at age 90.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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.'"
"A married couple paid her $10,000 to bathe in a tub full of Piper-Heidsieck champagne. It was, she reports, 'cold and tingly.'"
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A section of Route 9 in Halfmoon is closed after a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.
Pedestrian killed in crash that closed Route 9 in Halfmoon
A section of Route 9 in Halfmoon is closed after a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A section of Route 9 in Halfmoon is closed after a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.
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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...
After their dogs died at a kennel in Washington County, these owners want better regulations
Unlike shelters and breeders, pet boarders are not subject to state oversight.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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...