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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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Cookie Factory Closes Stores But Keeps Baking | Albany News
After 20 years of sweet memories, the Cookie Factory is closing its Halfmoon and Troy storefronts—but don’t worry, those delicious cookies are still alive!…
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Busta Rhymes Honors Dilla with Legacy Project | Albany News
Busta Rhymes drops “Dillagence II,” a soul-stirring tribute to the late genius J Dilla, featuring 19 tracks built on over 300 unreleased beats from the…
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Albany Man Accused of Stealing $50K in Computers | Albany News
A 35-year-old Albany man, Nolan Gaige, is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing over 140 computers worth more than $50,000 from a Saratoga County…
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Former Teacher Sentenced for Student Rape | Albany News
A former English teacher from Cohoes High School, Drake Galarneau, has been sentenced to four years in prison for raping a student under 17 over several months…
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Troy Police Bust Major Drug Ring | Albany News
Troy Police pulled off a major drug bust near Adams Street, seizing cocaine and an illegal firearm—leading to arrests of four suspects including Marcos…
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Northway Golf Center’s Big Summer Upgrade | Albany News
Northway Golf Center, a Capital Region staple since 1974, is unveiling its stunning new 3,500-square-foot clubhouse this summer—complete with a restaurant…
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Fuel Kids for School with Smart Lunches | Albany News
Fuel up your kid’s brain and body with smart lunch packing—protein and fiber are the secret weapons to dodge afternoon slumps. Swap sugary snacks for whole…
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Kevin Ryan’s Recovery & Hotdog Hiatus | Albany News
Kevin Ryan, beloved owner of Dog E. Style Gourmet Hotdogs on Broadway, is taking a break after a serious heart attack and triple-bypass surgery—forcing the…
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Warrants Lead to Arrests Across Counties | Albany News
Local police are cracking down hard on missed court dates, arresting dozens across August — from Cohoes to Brooklyn — with “failure to appear” as the top…
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Hochul Unites a Fractured Democratic Party | Albany News
Governor Kathy Hochul is deftly navigating a fractured Democratic Party in New York, balancing traditional allies with rising progressive voices backed by the…
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Bombmaker Trial Postponed Amid New Evidence | Albany News
The trial of the first person ever prosecuted in the U.S. for the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing has been postponed amid newly surfaced evidence, reigniting…
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Maxwell’s Freedom Bid Blocked | Albany News
Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to escape prison just hit a major roadblock — a federal judge slammed her claims of new evidence and wrongful conviction, calling them…
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Trump Proposes Lake America | Albany News
Trump’s bold proposal to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America has ignited a firestorm, signaling escalating trade tensions with Canada. With threats of 50%…
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Al-Marimi Trial Postponed Amid New Evidence | Albany News
The trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi, accused in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, has been postponed as new evidence…
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Train Smashes Into Car at Unprotected Crossing | Albany News
Train Smashes Into Car at Unprotected Crossing | Albany News
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Dolly Parton’s Enduring Legacy | Albany News
Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, songwriter, and cultural force who turned humble mountain roots into global stardom, has passed away at 80. From her early…
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Jessica Bowie Alleged Capitol Bomb Plot | Albany News
Jessica Bowie faces serious accusations of plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol and expressing intent to harm senators, sparking widespread concern. Her…
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Standoff Ends with Arrest and Shocking Discovery | Albany News
A tense standoff in Montgomery County ended with Egelston’s arrest after he tried to flee through a second-story window—only to surrender peacefully. Deputies…
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Fire at Schenectady Sewage Plant | Albany News
Fire at Schenectady Sewage Plant | Albany News
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Pirro Faced Bar Complaint Over Political Prosecution | Albany News
A legal watchdog has launched bar complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two aides, accusing them of abusing prosecutorial power to target six…
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New Law Bars Local Cops from ICE Cooperation | Albany News
New York’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act just went into effect, banning most local police from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement — a move aimed…
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Dolly Parton's Enduring Legacy | Albany News
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, actress, and philanthropist, has passed away at age 80, leaving behind a legacy that touched millions. With over…
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Maxwell’s Appeal Crushed by Judge | Albany News
Ghislaine Maxwell’s last-ditch effort to overturn her 2021 conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse ring has been crushed by a federal judge, who called…
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Adopt Now: 60% Off Fees Until Aug 30 | Albany News
Don’t miss your chance to adopt a furry friend—Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is slashing adoption fees by 60% through Sunday, August 30th, with some pets even…
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Warrants Issued in Pittsfield Shooting | Albany News
Two arrest warrants have been issued in Pittsfield for a teen and 41-year-old Jason Wright in connection with an August 16 shooting that left three people…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Beyond Music | Albany News
Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, songwriter, and philanthropist who touched millions with hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” has passed away at…
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Sixteen Years for a Night of Violence | Albany News
Twenty-nine-year-old Javier Martinez-Reyes just got 16 years for his role in a deadly June night brawl on Washington Avenue, where a stabbing left one dead and…
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Keith Hempstead and Other Local Arrests | Albany News
Keith Hempstead faces ten charges after allegedly stealing $1K–$3K worth of merchandise in five separate trips to a former Plug Power warehouse—now abandoned…
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Drunk Driver Faces Vehicular Assault Charges | Albany News
Samuel Conde’s already serious DUI case just got worse—he’s now facing vehicular assault charges after a July crash on the Northway that left tow truck driver…
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Albany County Bans Kratom Sales | Albany News
Albany County is cracking down hard on Kratom, banning its sale starting next week after a public health order signed by the county executive. Officials cite…
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Troy's License Plate Surveillance Under Fire | Albany News
Troy’s license plate readers are under fire as police access their data tens of millions of times a year — including over 19,000 searches by local officers in…
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U.S. Tariffs Hit Canada Hard | Albany News
The U.S. has slapped tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods—cement, steel, lumber, even hockey sticks—after trade talks collapsed, sparking threats of…
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Sally the Robot in School | Albany News
A New York school district’s ambitious plan to introduce a $60,000 AI robot named Sally into classrooms sparked nationwide debate—raising alarms over privacy…
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NYAims to Win Game Dev Race | Albany News
New York is rolling out a bold new tax credit plan to lure and retain top game studios, offering up to $5 million for projects that spend at least half their…
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Tragic Head-On Collision Claims Two Lives | Albany News
A deadly head-on crash on Route 28 in Ulster County early Sunday morning claimed the lives of two men — a 19-year-old from Smithtown and a 72-year-old from…
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Connecticut Murder Suspect Caught in New York | Albany News
Connecticut Murder Suspect Caught in New York | Albany News
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Arson at Union Street Apartment | Albany News
A fire erupted in an 11-unit Union Street apartment building—investigators say it was arson, not accident. Everyone escaped unharmed, but the deliberate act…
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Thirty Madison Pays to Fix Subscription Traps | Albany News
A healthcare company, Thirty Madison, is paying $400K to New York after being caught trapping customers in hard-to-cancel subscriptions for treatments like…
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Swarms in Strange Places | Albany News
Bees are buzzing into weird spots this spring—trees, picnic tables, even grills—thanks to erratic weather throwing off their swarm timing. When half a colony…
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Data Centers on Hold in NY | Albany News
New York’s push to halt reckless data center growth is gaining steam, targeting Governor Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act—designed to…
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Three Felony DWIs in Five Months | Albany News
Three felony DWI charges in five months—Tyler Maguire’s repeat offenses are turning serious, with each arrest escalating under New York’s strict “three…
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Gloversville Weighs Youth Curfew | Albany News
Gloversville is considering a nighttime curfew for teens under 17, restricting them from being out between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.—with exceptions for work, school…
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Teen Faced With Gun Charges After Nighttime Shots | Albany News
A 21-year-old in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, faces 15+ charges after firing shots from his backyard — all while intoxicated — sparking a massive police…
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Colonie Legal Battle Over Fees | Albany News
Colonie’s legal battle rages on as a local attorney, T. Padric Moore, continues to win court after court — and now the town is stuck footing the bill for yet…
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Brannock Device Turns 100 | Albany News
The Brannock Device, invented in 1926 by Syracuse University alum Charles F. Brannock, turns 100—and it’s more relevant than ever. This simple metal…
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Head-On Crash on Delaware Avenue | Albany News
A serious head-on collision erupted on Delaware Avenue near Fisher Boulevard Monday morning around 7:30 AM, sending one driver to the hospital with major…
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Barred Owl Rescued from Fishing Line | Albany News
A barred owl got tangled in fishing line 20 feet above a reservoir, with a lure snagged in its wing—leading to emergency rescue, treatment at Cornell, and…
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Libraries Host Fall Fun & Learning | Albany News
Get ready for nonstop library fun this September! Bethlehem Public Library kicks off with a massive Community Appreciation Day on Sept 1, featuring kids’…
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Unlocking Albany's Canal Secrets | Albany News
Archaeologists are uncovering the original Erie Canal Lock 1 in Albany, a historic site once vital to trade and even the Underground Railroad—where Harriet…
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The Witness Tree That Almost Died | Albany News
An ancient live oak in South Carolina, a silent witness to the Battle of Eutaw Springs during the Revolutionary War, is now fighting for survival—its own…
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Fraud Queen Finally Back in Court | Albany News
Jamira Galloway, who vanished from court for five years after allegedly cashing $2,000 in fake payroll checks in 2020, finally showed up—this time arrested by…
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Building Collapses as Firefighters Battle Blaze | Albany News
A house in Round Lake erupted in flames Sunday afternoon, collapsing entirely while firefighters battled the blaze—blocking all doors and forcing them to fight…
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Standoff Ends With Arrest in Hudson Falls | Albany News
A tense five-hour standoff erupted in Hudson Falls after a 45-year-old man allegedly threatened violence against his victim, himself, and police—then snatched…
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Delaware Ave Closed After Morning Crash | Albany News
Delaware Ave Closed After Morning Crash | Albany News
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Watertown’s First Female Police Chief | Albany News
Watertown just hit a major milestone: Cristin Lyon, a 20-year veteran of the force, is now the city’s first female police chief — a historic moment in a field…
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Helping Kids Make Friends at School | Albany News
Starting school can be daunting for kids—making friends is key, and parents play a vital role. For younger kids, parents can jump in with playdates and parties…
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Union VP Faces Phone Subpoena Over Prison Strike | Albany News
New York’s prison guards’ union is fighting back against a subpoena demanding personal phone records of a top VP amid fallout from a massive 22-day illegal…
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Troopers Suspended After Crash Involving Off-Duty Officer | Albany News
Five state troopers from Troop B are suspended after mishandling a car crash involving the son of an off-duty trooper — who’s also among those suspended. The…
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Albany Police Crack Down in Pine Hills | Albany News
Albany police ramped up enforcement in Pine Hills over the weekend, making eight arrests amid multiple large gatherings—charges ranged from disorderly conduct…
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Travers Stakes Preview: Golden Tempo vs Renegade | Albany News
The Travers Stakes is heating up—next Saturday at Saratoga, the Midsummer Derby promises a showdown between powerhouse Golden Tempo, the undefeated Kentucky…