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The CBA bowling team held off two-time defending champion Lansingburgh in the Section 2 Class B championship, posting the highest six-game total since 2008.
CBA beats two-time defending champ Lansingburgh for Section 2 Class B bowling championship
The CBA bowling team held off two-time defending champion Lansingburgh in the Section 2 Class B championship, posting the highest six-game total since 2008.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:50 AM
The CBA bowling team held off two-time defending champion Lansingburgh in the Section 2 Class B championship, posting the highest six-game total since 2008.
State Police arrested the driver and passengers after none claimed ownership of the loaded pistol.
Police arrest 5 men, seize loaded handgun after chase on Taconic State Parkway
State Police arrested the driver and passengers after none claimed ownership of the loaded pistol.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
State Police arrested the driver and passengers after none claimed ownership of the loaded pistol.
Jeffrey Field received the maximum sentence for the top charge, more than four years after stabbing two men in the street in Catskill.
Greene County man gets up to life in prison for double stabbing
Jeffrey Field received the maximum sentence for the top charge, more than four years after stabbing two men in the street in Catskill.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Jeffrey Field received the maximum sentence for the top charge, more than four years after stabbing two men in the street in Catskill.
Union College alum Brad S. Karp, who corresponded with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about surveilling a woman to discredit her, has resigned from the Union College Board of Trustees.
Union College trustee resigns over Epstein emails
Union College alum Brad S. Karp, who corresponded with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about surveilling a woman to discredit her, has resigned from the Union College Board of Trustees.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Union College alum Brad S. Karp, who corresponded with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about surveilling a woman to discredit her, has resigned from the Union College Board of Trustees.
Amid silence from the college, many students disapproved of Leon Botstein courting a convicted sex offender for donations. But they don’t expect he will resign.
‘Gross’: Amid silence from college, Bard students react to Botstein revelations
Amid silence from the college, many students disapproved of Leon Botstein courting a convicted sex offender for donations. But they don’t expect he will resign.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Amid silence from the college, many students disapproved of Leon Botstein courting a convicted sex offender for donations. But they don’t expect he will resign.
This weekend, men’s lacrosse coaches in all three NCAA Divisions will wear green ribbon “LG” lapel pins distributed by the IMLCA to its members.
Humanitarian award named after late Siena lacrosse coach Liam Gleason
This weekend, men’s lacrosse coaches in all three NCAA Divisions will wear green ribbon “LG” lapel pins distributed by the IMLCA to its members.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
This weekend, men’s lacrosse coaches in all three NCAA Divisions will wear green ribbon “LG” lapel pins distributed by the IMLCA to its members.
Barnes & Noble is opening in Crossgates Mall, marking the bookstore's second Albany County location.
Barnes & Noble coming to Crossgates Mall
Barnes & Noble is opening in Crossgates Mall, marking the bookstore's second Albany County location.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Barnes & Noble is opening in Crossgates Mall, marking the bookstore's second Albany County location.
Anthony Constantino’s campaign sent a cease-and-desist to Robert Smullen over tax-lien claims, seeking a Tuesday retraction in the North Country race.
Constantino campaign threatens to sue Smullen over tax claims
Anthony Constantino’s campaign sent a cease-and-desist to Robert Smullen over tax-lien claims, seeking a Tuesday retraction in the North Country race.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Anthony Constantino’s campaign sent a cease-and-desist to Robert Smullen over tax-lien claims, seeking a Tuesday retraction in the North Country race.
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Rochester’s Haley Winn with her first Olympic goal. I interviewed her prior to the Olympics bit.ly/49QCrUC
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Rochester’s Haley Winn with her first Olympic goal. I interviewed her prior to the Olympics bit.ly/49QCrUC
Ra was already one of the most powerful Republicans in the state Assembly, where his party is outnumbered by Democrats two to one.
Ra selected by Republicans in state Assembly to be new minority leader
Ra was already one of the most powerful Republicans in the state Assembly, where his party is outnumbered by Democrats two to one.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Ra was already one of the most powerful Republicans in the state Assembly, where his party is outnumbered by Democrats two to one.
Fred Breglia has been featured on a billboard in Times Square, is an avid spelunker and has seen the Grateful Dead more than 60 times.
20 things you don't know about me: Fred Breglia, Landis Arboretum
Fred Breglia has been featured on a billboard in Times Square, is an avid spelunker and has seen the Grateful Dead more than 60 times.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Fred Breglia has been featured on a billboard in Times Square, is an avid spelunker and has seen the Grateful Dead more than 60 times.
Bruce Blakeman's selection of a running mate is off to a rocky start after Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino declined the offer that was made public over the weekend.
Blakeman's camp eyes second upstate sheriff as possible running mate
Bruce Blakeman's selection of a running mate is off to a rocky start after Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino declined the offer that was made public over the weekend.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Bruce Blakeman's selection of a running mate is off to a rocky start after Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino declined the offer that was made public over the weekend.
State Police responded to a report of three westbound vehicles colliding at about 7:45 a.m.
Three-vehicle crash bogs down state Route 7 in Colonie
State Police responded to a report of three westbound vehicles colliding at about 7:45 a.m.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
State Police responded to a report of three westbound vehicles colliding at about 7:45 a.m.
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Our music writer Jim Shahen reviewed last night's show by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at MVP Arena. (I suspect this will not be as controversial a review as last week's "cultural abomination" critique.)
Review: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie thrills Gen Z crowd at MVP Arena
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie fired up a crowd of more than 10,000 at MVP Arena with an 80-minute, hit-filled set, peaking on "Timeless," "Swervin" and "Startender."
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February 8, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Our music writer Jim Shahen reviewed last night's show by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at MVP Arena. (I suspect this will not be as controversial a review as last week's "cultural abomination" critique.)
Surveys in New York and Maryland show the number of juvenile fish at low levels, pointing to a low number of catchable adult fish by 2030.
Catchable striped bass will fall significantly by 2030, state says
Surveys in New York and Maryland show the number of juvenile fish at low levels, pointing to a low number of catchable adult fish by 2030.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Surveys in New York and Maryland show the number of juvenile fish at low levels, pointing to a low number of catchable adult fish by 2030.
Temperatures will finally rise to just above freezing by the middle of this week, though no one should turn their heat down just yet, meteorologists say.
It's still frigid, but Albany area to see mid-30s by Wednesday
Temperatures will finally rise to just above freezing by the middle of this week, though no one should turn their heat down just yet, meteorologists say.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Temperatures will finally rise to just above freezing by the middle of this week, though no one should turn their heat down just yet, meteorologists say.
Were you Seen at the 27th annual Saratoga Chowderfest on Feb. 7, 2026, in downtown Saratoga Springs?
SEEN: Saratoga Chowderfest 2026
Were you Seen at the 27th annual Saratoga Chowderfest on Feb. 7, 2026, in downtown Saratoga Springs?
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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Were you Seen at the 27th annual Saratoga Chowderfest on Feb. 7, 2026, in downtown Saratoga Springs?
There are some American items on the menu, too, but go for the pan-Caribbean favorites.
Table Hopping recommendation: Pernil at L’Roca in Albany
There are some American items on the menu, too, but go for the pan-Caribbean favorites.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
There are some American items on the menu, too, but go for the pan-Caribbean favorites.
Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino has declined to be the running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.
Blakeman’s pick of Fulton County sheriff as running mate falls through
Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino has declined to be the running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino has declined to be the running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.
Section 2 standouts this week come from the sports of basketball, bowling, hockey, skiing, track and wrestling.
Best of the week in Section 2 athletics from Feb. 1-Feb. 7
Section 2 standouts this week come from the sports of basketball, bowling, hockey, skiing, track and wrestling.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Section 2 standouts this week come from the sports of basketball, bowling, hockey, skiing, track and wrestling.
Grading NBC’s performance broadcasting the Super Bowl.
Dougherty: Before heading to Olympics, Mike Tirico impresses in leading NBC's Super Bowl coverage
Grading NBC’s performance broadcasting the Super Bowl.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Grading NBC’s performance broadcasting the Super Bowl.
At Hudson Falls’ Strand Theatre, Lucas Garrett to debut LP “Bad Karma” and Shannon Tehya to unveil “Renegades” single.
Lucas Garrett, Shannon Tehya mark dual releases in Hudson Falls show
At Hudson Falls’ Strand Theatre, Lucas Garrett to debut LP “Bad Karma” and Shannon Tehya to unveil “Renegades” single.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
At Hudson Falls’ Strand Theatre, Lucas Garrett to debut LP “Bad Karma” and Shannon Tehya to unveil “Renegades” single.
The Saints never trailed in a game that was postponed and relocated from Saturday in Loudonville because of facility issues at UHY Center that were weather-related.
Siena women's basketball beats Manhattan in unexpected road game
The Saints never trailed in a game that was postponed and relocated from Saturday in Loudonville because of facility issues at UHY Center that were weather-related.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Saints never trailed in a game that was postponed and relocated from Saturday in Loudonville because of facility issues at UHY Center that were weather-related.
The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks meet today in this year’s biggest NFL game. Green Day will perform before the game, while Bad Bunny will be performing during the halftime show.
Live: Seahawks lead Patriots in 2026 Super Bowl
The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks meet today in this year’s biggest NFL game. Green Day will perform before the game, while Bad Bunny will be performing during the halftime show.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks meet today in this year’s biggest NFL game. Green Day will perform before the game, while Bad Bunny will be performing during the halftime show.
The State Museum hosts Superb Owl Sunday, a show of owls and other birds of prey held hours before the Super Bowl.
Photos: Before the big game, spotlight shines on big (and little) birds in Albany
The State Museum hosts Superb Owl Sunday, a show of owls and other birds of prey held hours before the Super Bowl.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The State Museum hosts Superb Owl Sunday, a show of owls and other birds of prey held hours before the Super Bowl.