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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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Matar’s Silence Before Jury | Albany News
The federal terrorism trial for Hadi Matar, accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie, is closing in—Matar chose not to testify, risking a swift jury verdict…
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Penny Lafave’s Aggravated DWI Fallout | Albany News
A 58-year-old woman, Penny Lafave, faces serious charges after allegedly hitting a parked car while intoxicated at a Hannaford in Clifton Park. Charged with…
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Soden Family Sues for Justice | Albany News
Joshua Soden’s family moves forward with a civil lawsuit demanding justice and compensation after Morgan Lange pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and…
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Morgan Lange Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash | Albany News
A woman named Morgan Lange, 34, has pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and tampering with evidence after running over her co-worker Joshua Soden outside…
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Man Charged After Cyber Tip Leads to Child Exploitation Charges | Albany News
A 51-year-old man in Hudson Falls, Kenneth Bates, faces serious charges after authorities uncovered child sexual exploitation material following a cyber tip…
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Troy’s AI Police Tool Sparks Debate | Albany News
Troy’s city council approved a state grant funding an AI tool called CLEAR, used by police to organize public data for investigations — sparking debate over…
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New York's Gambling Boom and Hidden Costs | Albany News
New York’s rush to cash in on legalized cannabis and online sports betting is paying off in big revenue—but at what cost? While the state climbs to the top in…
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Logging Accident Sparks Helicopter Rescue | Albany News
A logging accident in Fort Ann sent emergency crews rushing to the scene — and called in a LifeNet helicopter for a high-stakes medical evacuation. With County…
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Red Cross Steps In After Schenectady Fire | Albany News
A fire on Germania Avenue in Schenectady left nine people displaced, but the American Red Cross is stepping in fast—sending volunteers to provide emergency…
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Proxy Glitch Locks Users Out | Albany News
A major internet outage left users locked out of the web, triggered by a glitch in proxy servers or misconfigured addresses—resulting in the dreaded…
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Be Smarter About What You Read | Albany News
Stay sharp in the chaos: navigate today’s news overload by ditching filter bubbles, trusting professional journalists, and using fact-checkers like Politifact…
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Gillibrand Pushes Right to IVF | Albany News
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is revving up again for the Right to IVF Act — a bold, bipartisan push to guarantee nationwide access to affordable in vitro…
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AI in Classrooms Needs Clear Rules | Albany News
When a school district’s robot teacher aide sparked backlash from the New York State United Teachers union, it ignited a statewide debate over AI in education…
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From Lake Placid to Olympic Gold | Albany News
Katie Million, a Hannibal, New York native and longtime Lake Placid insider, led the U.S. women’s hockey team to Olympic gold with vision and grit, drawing on…
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Frattolin Trial Reveals Tense Interview | Albany News
The jury in the Luciano Frattolin trial watched intense, 13-hour interview footage where police aggressively pressed him about his daughter Melina’s death…
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Husband Detained by ICE on Sunday | Albany News
A woman named Jean Aurilio is devastated after her husband, Jesus Carrion, was detained by ICE during an unexpected Sunday check-in—despite following all the…
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Berkshire United Way Gets $400K for Childcare | Albany News
Berkshire United Way is set to receive $400,000 from Massachusetts’ new Employer Child Care Innovation Fund, one of just four statewide recipients of the $2…
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Steuben County Sheriff Defies State Immigration Law | Albany News
New York’s new state law is forcing 12 local agencies, including Steuben County, to end their ICE partnerships — but Sheriff James Allard is fighting back…
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Mother and Grandmother Die by Suicide | Albany News
A mother and her own mother died by suicide in Mechanicville, linked to the deaths of their four children found in the same apartment — a tragedy that shocked…
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High-Profile Court Cases This Week | Albany News
This week’s legal spotlight is fierce: Tate brothers battle extradition to the UK, D4vd faces murder charges for a teen’s death, and a Massachusetts mom stands…
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Bennington Shooting and Car Theft Case | Albany News
A Vermont man, Griford Saupin, faces attempted murder charges after a violent July 25th shooting that left one man critically injured and two others hurt — all…
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New York Targets Truck Bridge Strikes | Albany News
New York’s cracking down on truck bridge strikes with a bold new campaign—over 300 incidents last year, and now drivers are being told: Check Your Height, Know…
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Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash | Albany News
A woman named Morgan Lange just pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and tampering with evidence after she allegedly ran over her co-worker, Joshua Soden…
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Disabled Veterans Left Waiting for Home Repairs | Albany News
New York awarded $3 million in grants to help disabled veterans repair their homes—but an audit found only a third was actually spent, exposing serious…
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Red Cross Warns of Urgent Crisis | Albany News
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm — and it’s urgent. This episode dives into the real, raw impact of rising disasters and what you can do to help…
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Blood Crisis Hits U.S. Hospitals | Albany News
The American Red Cross is in the midst of a critical national blood shortage — the second in its 145-year history — with Type O positive blood at a dangerously…
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NYC Fruit Farmers Get Federal Frost Relief | Albany News
New York fruit farmers are getting a lifeline after a brutal April frost destroyed crops—thanks to USDA-approved federal aid to help them recover. Listen in…
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Stolen Gun Found in Amsterdam Park | Albany News
Amsterdam cops respond to a handgun scare in Sirchia Park, nabbing an 18-year-old with a stolen, altered firearm from North Carolina—plus another gun found on…
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Wrong Way Driver Causes Highway Crash | Albany News
A 24-year-old man from Massachusetts allegedly drove the wrong way on the New York Thruway, causing a three-car crash that flipped a big rig and sent two…
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Albany County Launches Street Psychiatry | Albany News
Albany County is rolling out a bold new street psychiatry program this Monday, bringing mental health care directly to homeless individuals who can’t—or…
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Frattolin Trial: Body in Pond | Albany News
A chilling trial unfolds in Essex County as Luciano Frattolin stands accused of murdering his nine-year-old daughter and hiding her body in a Ticonderoga pond…
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War’s Ripple: How Conflict Hits Global Lives | Albany News
The war in Iran may be far away, but its shockwaves are crashing into everyday lives across the globe—hitting wallets, farms, factories, and family budgets…
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Trails Through the Sky: Protecting Mountain Birds | Albany News
In the fragile highlands of the Catskills, rare birds like the magnolia warbler and Bicknell’s thrush are vanishing — not just from habitat loss, but from the…
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Stuyvesant Plaza Gets Major Makeover | Albany News
Stuyvesant Plaza is getting a major makeover—fresh white paint, a new community hub called “The Lawn,” and a bold mix of national brands like Athleta and…
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Three Legends Enshrined in Cooperstown | Albany News
Three baseball legends—Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent—were officially enshrined in the Hall of Fame, each reflecting on how the game shaped their…
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78 Animals Rescued in Carlisle | Albany News
In Carlisle, New York, authorities pulled 78 animals—including puppies, dogs, cats, birds, chickens, and horses—from a property after responding to urgent…
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Wrong Way Crash on I-87 | Albany News
A 24-year-old from Massachusetts slammed into a truck on I-87 near Exit 21A after driving the wrong way—forcing a big rig to flip. All three drivers, including…
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ICE Out Protests Demand Accountability | Albany News
Across the nation, hundreds of activists took to the streets in a powerful “ICE Out” protest, demanding accountability for lives lost during encounters with…
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New Farmers Market Launching in Albany | Albany News
Get ready, Albany! A brand-new farmers market is launching this August in the courtyard of the former College of Saint Rose campus, running Thursdays through…
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Six Dead in Mechanicville Tragedy | Albany News
Six family members found dead in Mechanicville apartment — two now officially ruled suicides, four still under investigation as possible homicides. Authorities…
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Three Legends Head to Cooperstown | Albany News
Three baseball legends—Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent—are headed to Cooperstown, each with a unique journey from Puerto Rico, Curacao, and…
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West Sand Lake House Fire Update | Albany News
A house fire in West Sand Lake erupted after a vehicle fire in a conversion van spread to the garage and into the home—prompting a massive firefighting…
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Rensselaer County Defies New State Immigration Law | Albany News
Rensselaer County is defiantly rolling up its sleeves to ignore New York’s new state law banning local law enforcement from collaborating with federal…
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Two Loaded Guns Found in Albany Park | Albany News
Albany PD pulled over two young men in a park at 1:44 AM on a Saturday, leading to a wild bust: one had a loaded 9mm, the other a .40 caliber handgun—and both…
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NY Farmers Get USDA Disaster Relief | Albany News
New York farmers in 32 counties are getting a major lifeline after brutal spring weather wrecked crops—apple, strawberry, stone fruit, and grape growers hit…
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New York Farmers Get Federal Aid | Albany News
New York farmers in 32 counties are now eligible for federal disaster relief after a brutal spring of frost, freezes, hail, and heavy rains destroyed over $30…
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Lark and Lavender Pop-Up for Parents | Albany News
Get your kids sorted and your sanity saved this weekend at Lark and Lavender Luxury Family Hub, a pop-up paradise at Colonie Center’s second floor—just next to…
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Rescue in Poestenkill Gorge | Albany News
Troy firefighters pulled off a惊险 rescue last night in the Poestenkill Gorge, pulling a man from freezing waters after he was trapped for two hours by a…
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NYC Targets $5M+ Second Homes with New Tax | Albany News
New York City is cracking down on luxury real estate with a bold new tax targeting second homes worth $5 million or more, sending letters to tens of thousands…
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Hate Crimes Target Jewish and Asian Victims | Albany News
A 51-year-old man, Raul Morales, was arrested for two stabbings on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, allegedly shouting “Allahu akbar” during both attacks—one…
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21 New Nursing Assistants Graduate | Albany News
Twenty-one new certified nursing assistants have graduated from Shaker Place’s intensive, paid training program — a bold step toward filling critical…
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Capital Region Homelessness Rises Amid Statewide Drop | Albany News
While New York State saw overall homelessness decline between 2024 and 2025, four Capital Region counties—Rensselaer, Schenectady, Greene, and Columbia—are…
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Troy Camera Vandalism Sparks Debate | Albany News
Three Flock license plate cameras in Troy were vandalized overnight near Hoosick and Eighth Streets, sparking outrage from city leaders who called it a…
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Firefighters Battle Train Blaze in Pittsfield | Albany News
Firefighters Battle Train Blaze in Pittsfield | Albany News
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Traffic Chaos in Colonie Friday | Albany News
Traffic Chaos in Colonie Friday | Albany News
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Troy Cameras Targeted Amid Control Debate | Albany News
Troy’s automated license plate readers got hacked again—this time, three Flock Safety cameras were taken down overnight, sparking fresh questions about safety…
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Digital Grooming Led to 20-Year Sentence | Albany News
A 23-year-old man from Schenectady, Taiquan Brown, received a 20-year-to-life sentence after being convicted of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl—charges…
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NY Ends 287(g) Agreements With Federal Immigration | Albany News
New York is cracking down on federal immigration enforcement by forcing 12 local police agencies to end 287(g) agreements by August 25th, declaring that local…
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Teenagers Charged After Golf Cart Robbery | Albany News
Two teens turned a simple golf cart joyride into a dangerous crime spree after allegedly pulling a gun and threatening an employee, leading to minor injuries…
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New York Draws Line on Immigration Enforcement | Albany News
New York is drawing a bold line between local policing and federal immigration enforcement, ordering 12 agencies—including Rensselaer County—to terminate…