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The National Weather Service is warning of slick roads and hazardous travel conditions throughout the region Friday evening into Saturday.
2 crashes on I-787 spark lane closures
The National Weather Service is warning of slick roads and hazardous travel conditions throughout the region Friday evening into Saturday.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The National Weather Service is warning of slick roads and hazardous travel conditions throughout the region Friday evening into Saturday.
ECHL players went on strike Friday, leading to the postponement of games across the league, including the Adirondack Thunder's scheduled home matchup against Trois-Rivieres.
Friday's Adirondack Thunder game postponed as ECHL players go on strike
ECHL players went on strike Friday, leading to the postponement of games across the league, including the Adirondack Thunder's scheduled home matchup against Trois-Rivieres.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
ECHL players went on strike Friday, leading to the postponement of games across the league, including the Adirondack Thunder's scheduled home matchup against Trois-Rivieres.
The personal data of more than 650,000 patients and employees was stolen after a hack in 2023.
OrthoNY fined $500K over failing to secure patient data
The personal data of more than 650,000 patients and employees was stolen after a hack in 2023.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The personal data of more than 650,000 patients and employees was stolen after a hack in 2023.
The Times Union has added desktop notifications as a way to stay informed on important news in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.
Add desktop alerts to stay on top of breaking news from the Times Union
The Times Union has added desktop notifications as a way to stay informed on important news in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The Times Union has added desktop notifications as a way to stay informed on important news in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.
The man was pulled over on the Taconic Parkway with large amounts of three drugs, according to the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office.
Hudson man who tried to eat drug evidence faces prison time
The man was pulled over on the Taconic Parkway with large amounts of three drugs, according to the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The man was pulled over on the Taconic Parkway with large amounts of three drugs, according to the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office.
Sport’s governing body announces ban seven weeks after Art Kranick died and months after he and his wife Linda resigned their positions coaching runners in the Saratoga Springs School District.
Renowned running coaches Art and Linda Kranick banned by USA Track & Field
Sport’s governing body announces ban seven weeks after Art Kranick died and months after he and his wife Linda resigned their positions coaching runners in the Saratoga Springs School District.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Sport’s governing body announces ban seven weeks after Art Kranick died and months after he and his wife Linda resigned their positions coaching runners in the Saratoga Springs School District.
Were you Seen at Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan's farewell event on Dec. 18, 2025, at Kiernan Plaza in Albany?
SEEN: Mayor Kathy Sheehan's farewell event
Were you Seen at Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan's farewell event on Dec. 18, 2025, at Kiernan Plaza in Albany?
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December 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Were you Seen at Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan's farewell event on Dec. 18, 2025, at Kiernan Plaza in Albany?
Herb Terns offers up his ode to the Mohawk River after enjoying its beauty from the 41 Acre Preserve in Clifton Park.
Terns: An ode to the splendor of the Mohawk, New York's underdog river
Herb Terns offers up his ode to the Mohawk River after enjoying its beauty from the 41 Acre Preserve in Clifton Park.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Herb Terns offers up his ode to the Mohawk River after enjoying its beauty from the 41 Acre Preserve in Clifton Park.
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.