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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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Market 32 Reopens with Major Upgrade
Market 32 just dropped a major upgrade after a $5 million makeover — think triple the bakery, a new Mongolian grill, and way more grab-and-go breakfasts…
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Thirteen Stuck on Ride During Outage
Thirteen riders got stuck mid-air on the Adirondack Outlaw ride at Great Escape after a power outage hit the park around 4 p.m. Friday — leaving them suspended…
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Tragedy at John Moore Apartments
Six lives shattered in a chilling tragedy at the John Moore Apartments—Amy Steadman, her daughter Sarah Myers, and their four children found dead after a…
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EMT Saves Barred Owl on Errand Day
An EMT on a routine errand stumbled upon a barred owl with a broken wing, turning her day into an unexpected wildlife rescue. She called for backup, wrapped…
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AI Regulation Battle in NY-12
A high-stakes congressional race in New York’s 12th district is turning into a battleground over AI regulation, with Assemblymember Alex Bores—once of…
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Iran Attacks Bahrain and Strait
Iran launches drone strike on Bahrain amid escalating regional tensions, as U.S. airstrikes hit Iranian military targets in retaliation — all unfolding while…
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Wappingers Falls Police Shooting Under Review
A police-involved shooting in Wappingers Falls early Saturday morning has sparked a major investigation led by the New York State Attorney General’s office…
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New York Masks Ban Sparks Legal Battle
New York’s new mask ban for law enforcement—federal and local—goes into effect, sparking legal battles and political firestorms as Governor Hochul pushes…
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Great Escape Ride Stalls Mid-Flight
A partial power outage at The Great Escape theme park sent thirteen riders soaring 16 stories on the Adirondack Outlaw coaster—literally stuck mid-air—before…
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Nuclear Energy Debate in New York
New York Senator Chris Ryan is championing his district as the ideal site for a new nuclear plant, arguing it’s essential for meeting clean energy goals while…
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Six New CNAs Ready to Serve
Six new CNAs just graduated from Glendale Home’s intensive training program, ready to step into roles that will directly impact resident care. The initiative…
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Bus Crash Caused by Water Bottle
A deadly tour bus crash on the State Thruway last year has new chilling details: the driver claimed a rogue water bottle caused him to lose control, but the…
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Custody Change Planned Before Tragedy
Six family members dead in Mechanicville — a custody shakeup in Utah now casts a shadow over a planned return to joint parenting. Court docs reveal a judge had…
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Tree Reveals Hidden Headstone at Mt. Hope
A storm in Rochester sent a tree crashing into Mt. Hope Cemetery, uncovering a remarkably preserved 1918 headstone for Edna Amelia Goodman Allen — a young…
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Medbery Day Spa Reopens with New Owner
Medbery Day Spa is back—and better than ever! New owner Jennifer Comstock has expanded hours, simplified booking, and added buzzy treatments like infrared…
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Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Race
Two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela, claiming over 900 lives and leaving thousands injured. Rescue teams race against the clock — with only 72 hours…
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Brant Lake Estate for Sale
A stunning 200-acre Adirondack estate on Brant Lake just hit the market for $14.9 million—complete with a 1880s main house, original woodwork, Italian…
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Seneca Chief Returns to Buffalo
The Seneca Chief, a historic replica sailing the Erie Canal for its 200th anniversary, is making its final leg back to Buffalo — stopping in Syracuse to…
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Three Men Face Murder Charges in Troy
Three men face serious charges in Troy after a deadly street fight left one dead — second-degree murder and first-degree gang assault charges are on the table…
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Father Blames Family After Children's Deaths
A grieving father accuses his ex-wife and mother-in-law of orchestrating a deadly plot after finding his four children dead in their home — a tragedy he says…
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Illinois Landspout Caught on Drone
A bizarre weather event in Fayette County, Illinois, sent locals scrambling when a funnel cloud appeared over a cornfield — all while scattered showers raged…
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SUNY Students Get Paid to Serve
New York’s Empire State Services Corps is expanding big time—jumping from 500 to 1,000 paid spots for SUNY students, tackling critical issues like food…
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Suffrage Sisters Who Changed History
The suffrage movement was a powerful collective effort led by trailblazers like Susan B. Anthony, whose Rochester home became a strategic hub for organizing…
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Albany Woman Arrested for Stabbing
Albany police arrested 52-year-old Tara Cobbins on serious charges—including second-degree assault and weapon possession—after she allegedly stabbed a…
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New York Eyes 2042 Winter Olympics
New York is seriously considering hosting the 2042 Winter Olympics, with Governor Kathy Hochul leading a new exploratory committee to evaluate the bid. The…
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Faith and Golf in Saratoga
CBS golf reporter Dottie Pepper is staging two major faith-based music events in Saratoga Springs—“Worship in the Pines” at SPAC on Sept. 11 with artists like…
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Arzuaga Pleads Guilty in Sam Nordquist Case
Precious Arzuaga, Sam Nordquist’s former girlfriend, just pleaded guilty to eleven charges including first-degree murder, abandoning her right to a jury trial…
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Man Caught Weeks After High-Speed Chase
A 44-year-old man named Jason Biittig pulled a wild stunt—dodging cops, running red lights, and driving the wrong way on the Northway—before vanishing after a…
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West Point: From River Fort to Military Academy
West Point wasn’t just a strategic river bend during the Revolutionary War—it was a lifeline for American survival, where George Washington ordered forts and…
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Mets Fire Mendoza, Hire Green
The Mets pulled the trigger, firing manager Carlos Mendoza after a brutal season that saw them fall 15 games behind first place — despite having the highest…
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Stabbing in Rotterdam Under Investigation
Stabbing in Rotterdam Under Investigation
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Hoffler’s Murder Conviction Upheld
Michael Hoffler’s life sentence for orchestrating the 2003 murder of informant Christopher Drabik stands after the New York Supreme Court upheld his…
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Propane Tank Emergency in Pittsfield
A propane tank disaster unfolded in Pittsfield on June 25th when workers accidentally severed valves on a 1,000-gallon underground tank—60% full and…