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This columnist isn’t necessarily happy with how her 2025 reading plans turned out.
Happy 20th birthday, Bibliofiles column!
This columnist isn’t necessarily happy with how her 2025 reading plans turned out.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This columnist isn’t necessarily happy with how her 2025 reading plans turned out.
A sale of Whitney Park — and the windfall for Long Lake — had seemed oh-so-close just a few weeks ago. But without state assistance, the potential developer said his plan wouldn’t work and...
The Whitney windfall: Inside Long Lake’s multi-million dollar question
A sale of Whitney Park — and the windfall for Long Lake — had seemed oh-so-close just a few weeks ago. But without state assistance, the potential developer said his plan wouldn’t work and...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A sale of Whitney Park — and the windfall for Long Lake — had seemed oh-so-close just a few weeks ago. But without state assistance, the potential developer said his plan wouldn’t work and...
More than 100 projects in the Capital Region and Mid-Hudson Valley, from housing to infrastructure to the arts, got Regional Economic Development Council Awards.
Capital Region, Mid-Hudson Valley receive $98 million for 105 projects
More than 100 projects in the Capital Region and Mid-Hudson Valley, from housing to infrastructure to the arts, got Regional Economic Development Council Awards.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
More than 100 projects in the Capital Region and Mid-Hudson Valley, from housing to infrastructure to the arts, got Regional Economic Development Council Awards.
Dominique Darius has been a key contributor to Syracuse women's basketball's 11-1 start to the season.
Bassett: Dominique Darius getting a second chance at Syracuse
Dominique Darius has been a key contributor to Syracuse women's basketball's 11-1 start to the season.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Dominique Darius has been a key contributor to Syracuse women's basketball's 11-1 start to the season.
Frank Polsinello said City Hall and the city police have been invited to move into the school after the restoration is complete.
Vacant Mechanicville school set for $30 million redevelopment
Frank Polsinello said City Hall and the city police have been invited to move into the school after the restoration is complete.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Frank Polsinello said City Hall and the city police have been invited to move into the school after the restoration is complete.
A leadership shakeup and arrest of the former president of the union that represents thousands of current and former troopers marked the culmination of another tumultuous year for the State Police.
State Police endure another tumultuous year despite 2024 shakeup
A leadership shakeup and arrest of the former president of the union that represents thousands of current and former troopers marked the culmination of another tumultuous year for the State Police.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A leadership shakeup and arrest of the former president of the union that represents thousands of current and former troopers marked the culmination of another tumultuous year for the State Police.
Thirty-four inspector general letters detail DMV snooping, Sing Sing heat failures and other New York agency misconduct amid renewed oversight.
New York inspector general releases 34 investigative letters
Thirty-four inspector general letters detail DMV snooping, Sing Sing heat failures and other New York agency misconduct amid renewed oversight.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Thirty-four inspector general letters detail DMV snooping, Sing Sing heat failures and other New York agency misconduct amid renewed oversight.
Santa arrives by Yankee Trailways bus to deliver $10K check for Killan Polarolo, 10, to help pay for an accessible van
Photos: East Greenbush student and mom get Christmas Eve surprise
Santa arrives by Yankee Trailways bus to deliver $10K check for Killan Polarolo, 10, to help pay for an accessible van
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December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Santa arrives by Yankee Trailways bus to deliver $10K check for Killan Polarolo, 10, to help pay for an accessible van
Afghans have become the latest targets of Trump’s immigration crackdown at the end of a year with a record number of ICE arrests.
Afghans escaped the Taliban. Now they fear ICE in New York.
Afghans have become the latest targets of Trump’s immigration crackdown at the end of a year with a record number of ICE arrests.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Afghans have become the latest targets of Trump’s immigration crackdown at the end of a year with a record number of ICE arrests.
CBA, a Section 2 semifinalist last season, is 5-0 this season and ranked 25th in the state in Class AAA.
CBA looks to produce big results in Section 2 Class AAA boys' basketball
CBA, a Section 2 semifinalist last season, is 5-0 this season and ranked 25th in the state in Class AAA.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
CBA, a Section 2 semifinalist last season, is 5-0 this season and ranked 25th in the state in Class AAA.
Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Dec. 25, through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Calendar: Gov't Mule, Moe., New Year's Eve
Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Dec. 25, through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Dec. 25, through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
This semester, for the first time, the Malta campus of Hudson Valley Community College operated as its own branch.
HVCC North in Malta becomes official branch, with five full programs
This semester, for the first time, the Malta campus of Hudson Valley Community College operated as its own branch.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This semester, for the first time, the Malta campus of Hudson Valley Community College operated as its own branch.
We’re following snow forecasts across upstate New York, and tracking how much snow falls when it happens.
Snow tracker: Here’s how much you can expect
We’re following snow forecasts across upstate New York, and tracking how much snow falls when it happens.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re following snow forecasts across upstate New York, and tracking how much snow falls when it happens.
Take our quiz and see if you remember how the big screen celebrated New Year's Eve.
Quiz: Before the ball drops, test your knowledge of New Year's Eve movies.
Take our quiz and see if you remember how the big screen celebrated New Year's Eve.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Take our quiz and see if you remember how the big screen celebrated New Year's Eve.
With entrees in the $12 range, Waterford restaurant focuses on good food and is priced to make regular visits affordable.
Review: Quality and value in Latin fare at I Love Rosa in Waterford
With entrees in the $12 range, Waterford restaurant focuses on good food and is priced to make regular visits affordable.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
With entrees in the $12 range, Waterford restaurant focuses on good food and is priced to make regular visits affordable.
State Police say the victim was shot in a South Blooming Grove home she shared with the accused, Joseph M. Pennyfeather III.
Orange County man charged with murder after domestic dispute
State Police say the victim was shot in a South Blooming Grove home she shared with the accused, Joseph M. Pennyfeather III.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
State Police say the victim was shot in a South Blooming Grove home she shared with the accused, Joseph M. Pennyfeather III.
Kevin Himmelwright is the new coach for Saratoga girls' basketball this season, while George Monxhwedey is the first-year coach at Niskayuna.
New coaches leading Saratoga Springs, Niskayuna girls' basketball this season
Kevin Himmelwright is the new coach for Saratoga girls' basketball this season, while George Monxhwedey is the first-year coach at Niskayuna.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Kevin Himmelwright is the new coach for Saratoga girls' basketball this season, while George Monxhwedey is the first-year coach at Niskayuna.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Department of Justice that challenged New York’s Green Light Law, which has allowed thousands of nonresident immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.
Judge dismisses Justice Department challenge of NY's Green Light Law
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Department of Justice that challenged New York’s Green Light Law, which has allowed thousands of nonresident immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Department of Justice that challenged New York’s Green Light Law, which has allowed thousands of nonresident immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.
A state commission said Michael Plass sent biased campaign mailers, but rolled back a previous recommendation barring him from hearing criminal cases.
Dutchess County justice to be admonished, not barred from criminal cases, for biased campaign mailer
A state commission said Michael Plass sent biased campaign mailers, but rolled back a previous recommendation barring him from hearing criminal cases.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A state commission said Michael Plass sent biased campaign mailers, but rolled back a previous recommendation barring him from hearing criminal cases.
Holiday travelers arrived at Albany International Airport on Wednesday, Christmas Eve.
Photos: Holiday homecoming at Albany airport
Holiday travelers arrived at Albany International Airport on Wednesday, Christmas Eve.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Holiday travelers arrived at Albany International Airport on Wednesday, Christmas Eve.
From a flop in 1946 to one of the most beloved and acclaimed films of all time and a perennial holiday favorite — that is the singular journey of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
The real town behind ‘It's a Wonderful Life’ and other facts about the film
From a flop in 1946 to one of the most beloved and acclaimed films of all time and a perennial holiday favorite — that is the singular journey of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
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December 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
From a flop in 1946 to one of the most beloved and acclaimed films of all time and a perennial holiday favorite — that is the singular journey of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Yippee-kay-Egg, mother Nipper.
'Home Alone' to 'Die Hard': Holiday films with an upstate connection
Yippee-kay-Egg, mother Nipper.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Yippee-kay-Egg, mother Nipper.
The iconic print displaying Santa Claus and his reindeer was reported stolen between Nov. 10 and Nov. 11.
Missing ‘Night Before Christmas’ print returned to Troy library
The iconic print displaying Santa Claus and his reindeer was reported stolen between Nov. 10 and Nov. 11.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The iconic print displaying Santa Claus and his reindeer was reported stolen between Nov. 10 and Nov. 11.
The Salmon River Central School District had three 'timeout' boxes for the purpose of confining children. It appointed a new acting superintendent.
Parent of child allegedly held in 'timeout' box prepares to sue
The Salmon River Central School District had three 'timeout' boxes for the purpose of confining children. It appointed a new acting superintendent.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Salmon River Central School District had three 'timeout' boxes for the purpose of confining children. It appointed a new acting superintendent.
The Capital District and Hudson Valley won’t have a snowy Christmas, but flurries and slush are expected this weekend.
More snow is on the way. Here is the worst time to travel home this Christmas.
The Capital District and Hudson Valley won’t have a snowy Christmas, but flurries and slush are expected this weekend.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Capital District and Hudson Valley won’t have a snowy Christmas, but flurries and slush are expected this weekend.