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Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Albany News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Albany—from local news and government to business, culture, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city and keeping communities connected worldwide. Albany News Today is your…
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Medicare Medicaid Under Threat | Albany News
Sixty-one years after Medicare and Medicaid transformed healthcare access, activists in Rochester are rallying to defend these lifelines—warning that a new…
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Mayor’s Bold Tax Sparks City Drama | Albany News
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s bold social media rollout of a luxury second-home tax has sparked chaos, controversy, and a staffing scramble — as the Finance…
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New York’s End-of-Life Choice Arrives | Albany News
New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect August 5, giving terminally ill adults with six months or less to live the legal right to request medication…
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Flood Tears Down Historic Schodack Mill | Albany News
Schodack is reeling from catastrophic flooding after nearly a foot of rain dumped in one day, turning Muitzeskill Road into a muddy ruin and destroying a…
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Coxsackie Creek Floods Shatter Records | Albany News
Coxsackie Creek surged to historic flood levels Wednesday, July 29, forcing evacuations with inflatable rafts as water rose alarmingly fast—something even…
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Sand Lake Floods Destroy Road and Homes | Albany News
Sand Lake’s in crisis after a torrential downpour unleashed chaos—basements flooded, a key road collapsed as water eroded the ground beneath it, and…
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State Police Chase Covers 20 Miles | Albany News
State Police Chase Covers 20 Miles | Albany News
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Students with Disabilities Graduate Ready to Work | Albany News
Two hundred students with disabilities across the Mohawk Valley are celebrating a major win—graduating or advancing from The Arc’s School To Work program…
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Upstate New York Floods After Historic Rain | Albany News
Upstate New York braces for more rain as historic flooding from nearly 12 inches of rain—comparable to Tropical Storm Irene’s devastation in 2011—leaves roads…
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Seventy-Year-Old Man Arrested for Child Abuse | Albany News
A 70-year-old man from Hebron, Eric Gardiner, has been arrested in Washington County on serious charges including third-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching…
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New York Halts New Data Centers | Albany News
New York just became the first state in the nation to halt permits for new, massive data centers—thanks to a one-year moratorium signed by Governor Hochul. As…
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K-9 Hero Leo’s Tragic Heatstroke Death | Albany News
A Schenectady County K-9 hero, Leo, died from heatstroke after a hidden electrical failure in his reserve vehicle disabled AC and backup safety systems — a…
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Shot Man on Bus Leads to Arrests | Albany News
A man was shot in a McDonald’s parking lot, then somehow ended up on a bus—where cops found him, stabilized him, and rushed him to the hospital. The shooter…
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Rensselaer County in Emergency After Heavy Rain | Albany News
Rensselaer County braces for more trouble as floodwaters linger and officials urge extreme caution after torrential rains triggered a state of emergency—stay…
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Missing Nancy Ryle Needs Your Help | Albany News
Missing Nancy Ryle Needs Your Help | Albany News
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Flash Floods Leave Destruction in Capital Region | Albany News
Schodack took a brutal hit from catastrophic flash flooding—roads vanished, buildings shattered, and residents stranded. Muitzeskill Road in…
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Upstate New York Floods After Historic Rain | Albany News
Upstate New York braces for recovery after historic rainfall dumped nearly 12 inches in some areas, triggering catastrophic flooding, destroyed infrastructure…
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Hochul Pushes Back on Federal Gun Rollbacks | Albany News
Governor Kathy Hochul is doubling down on New York’s gun control stance, rejecting federal rollbacks that ease firearm regulations. With federal rules now…
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Flooding Disrupts Life in Capital Region | Albany News
Flooding in Sand Lake and surrounding areas has caused catastrophic damage—roads washed out, businesses stranded, and residents cut off. Heavy rains devastated…
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Adirondacks Avoid Catastrophic Fires | Albany News
Why New York’s Adirondacks rarely burn like Canada: strict logging limits, protected forests, and a “Forever Wild” legacy keep fires small and…
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Rensselaer County Floods Hit Hard | Albany News
Rensselaer County braced for disaster as torrential rain dumped nearly a foot of water in spots like Schodack, turning roads like Muitzeskill and Main Street…
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Coxsackie Floods Cut Town Off | Albany News
Coxsackie hit with catastrophic flooding Wednesday, July 29—water so high it cut off entire neighborhoods. A woman and her granddaughter, along with their…
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Howard Reinstates 200+ Freshmen | Albany News
Over 500 Howard University freshmen were initially unenrolled this fall—but more than 200 have since been readmitted after resolving issues like unpaid tuition…
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New York’s End-of-Life Law Sparks Debate | Albany News
New York is poised to become the first state to legalize medical aid in dying, allowing terminally ill patients with less than six months to live to request…
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Measles Is Back and Vaccines Are Key | Albany News
Measles is roaring back with over 2,000 confirmed cases this year—highest in 35 years—and it’s hitting kids hardest. Doctors are sounding the alarm: this…
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Matar’s Silence Before Jury | Albany News
The federal terrorism trial for the man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie is closing fast—defendant Hadi Matar, already locked up for a separate attempted…
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Pletcher Aims for 6,000 at Saratoga | Albany News
Todd Pletcher, on the cusp of 6,000 career wins, is aiming for history this Saturday at Saratoga—where he’s already etched his name with wins in the Travers…
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Teen Arrested for Destroying Flock Cameras | Albany News
Troy police arrested a 25-year-old, Vincent Harrington, near a smashed Flock camera—suspecting he used the saw to wreck it. He faces charges for criminal…
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Taco Bell Heist Turns Deadly | Albany News
A 34-year-old man, Ahmad Morton, just got convicted for a chaotic Taco Bell heist that turned violent—after allegedly stabbing an employee and assaulting staff…
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Tree Falls on Worker Near Delmar | Albany News
Tree Falls on Worker Near Delmar | Albany News
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Castleton-on-Hudson Floods Hit Hard | Albany News
Castleton-on-Hudson took a brutal hit from torrential rain on July 29th, with floodwaters rising so fast they submerged cars and reached chest-high levels for…
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Harriet Tubman Byway Takes Shape | Albany News
Harriet Tubman Byway is set to transform New York’s historic Underground Railroad route into a major tourist draw, stretching 550+ miles from Manhattan to…
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NY State Museum Grant Scandal Exposed | Albany News
The New York State Museum is under fire for allegedly misusing nearly $600,000 in federal STATEMAP grant funds between 2020 and 2022, with an OIG investigation…
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Duck Farms Fight Foie Gras Ban | Albany News
Two Hudson Valley duck farms are locked in a seven-year legal battle to overturn New York City’s foie gras ban, arguing it’s existential for their…
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AI Robot Paused Over Ethics Concerns | Albany News
A New York school district has paused a $60,000 AI robot purchase after backlash over its maker’s ties to sex doll companies and fears it could replace human…
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Fatal Crash in Glenmont | Albany News
A deadly crash in Glenmont sends shockwaves as police make an arrest—what happened at the Route 9 intersection on April 27 could change everything. Listen in…
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Five Inmates Charged in Jail Robbery | Albany News
Five inmates at Albany County Jail face serious felony charges after allegedly teaming up to violently drag another inmate from his cell, steal his commissary…
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Saratoga Race Course Closes Due to Flooding | Albany News
Saratoga Race Course shut down amid torrential rain—over four inches dumped overnight, with more on the way—forcing a pause on racing and closing the track to…
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Albany Floods Shut Down Major Roads | Albany News
Albany’s hit with major flash flooding—roads like Central Ave and Everett Rd are underwater, cars stranded, and police shut down key intersections. Two cars…
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A Life of Faith and Service | Albany News
Albany grieves the passing of Bishop McKinley Johnson Senior, who died at 89, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, boundless compassion, and lifelong…
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Flash Floods Turn Roads Into Rivers | Albany News
Torrential rains overnight turned roads into hazardous rivers, with Schodack getting over seven inches and Voorheesville more than five — overwhelming drains…
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Brave Officers Rescue Horses in Fire | Albany News
A devastating fire at the Saratoga Harness Track claimed 17 horses, but a heroic rescue unfolded as police, led by Sgt. Parker Wilson, pulled 10 horses from…
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Veterans Left Out as Aid Fails | Albany News
A damning audit reveals that only 36% of state funds meant to help low-income veterans with disabilities upgrade their homes actually reached those…
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New York Defends Farmland Solar Rules | Albany News
New York is defending its solar farm policies against federal scrutiny, revealing that only large-scale projects over 25 megawatts require permits—and just a…
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NYC’s New Pied-à-Terre Tax Sparks Confusion | Albany News
New York City’s new pied-à-terre tax is stirring controversy as long-time homeowners—some with decades of residency—face surprise bills demanding proof they…
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Working But Struggling in New York | Albany News
New York’s ALICE crisis is exposing a hidden epidemic: millions of working New Yorkers—caregivers, cashiers, and more—are earning too little to afford rent…
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Citigroup Exec Sentenced for Crimes | Albany News
A former Citigroup managing director, Edward Gene Smith, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple sex crimes, including…
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New York Tackles Confusing Food Dates | Albany News
New York just cracked down on confusing food labels—no more guessing if “best by” or “sell by” means your food’s gone bad. With no federal rules, companies use…
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Illegal Fireworks Destroy Apartment | Albany News
In Schenectady, New York, illegal fireworks set off by minors turned deadly when they ignited an apartment building, forcing nine people—including three…
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U.S. Marshals Hunt for Jacqua Cowan | Albany News
U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward to catch 19-year-old Jacqua Cowan, the fifth person charged in the March 2025 shooting death of Jamier Allen. On the…
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Animals in Crisis Get Second Chance | Albany News
Over 70 animals rescued from Carlisle are now fighting for their lives at two overwhelmed shelters—kittens with breathing issues, birds getting new homes, and…
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Final Party at Glen Sanders Mansion | Albany News
Glen Sanders Mansion is throwing its final party — “One Last Patio Party” on August 20th — before transforming into apartments, celebrating 40 years of…
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Sally the Robot in School | Albany News
A New York school district is pausing a $60,000 plan to introduce Sally, a humanlike AI robot designed to teach STEM, after backlash over her maker’s ties to…
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Six Dead in Mechanicville Tragedy | Albany News
Six dead in Mechanicville apartment: grandmother and daughter died by suicide, four children’s deaths under investigation as possible homicides. Father Brady…
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Man Arrested for Neglecting Pets in Day NY | Albany News
A New York man, Sirell Fiel, 41, faces animal cruelty charges after authorities found a dead cat and a starving dog on his property—plus four other cats…
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Stewart's Shop Threat, BB Gun Arrest | Albany News
Three friends at a Stewart’s in Delmar were terrorized when a white Honda Civic pulled up and a passenger brandished a gun—later identified as a replica BB gun…
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Logging Accident in Fort Ann | Albany News
A logging worker was critically injured in a machinery accident on Hogtown Road in Fort Ann, New York, early Monday morning. The individual was airlifted to…
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The New Job Market Reality | Albany News
The job market has flipped—employers now hold the power after a post-COVID surge in candidate leverage. With automation and consolidation, companies are…
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Anthony Correra Pleads Guilty to 13 Charges | Albany News
Anthony Correra just took the fall for 13 serious charges in Saratoga Springs — drugs, guns, and a massive stash that included 2.5kg of cocaine, loaded…
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New York’s Bold Move to Protect Teens Online | Albany News
New York’s groundbreaking SAFE For Kids Act goes into effect January 25th, forcing social media giants to ditch algorithmic feeds and overnight notifications…