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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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Rural Suicide Prevention Bill Passes | Albany News
A new bipartisan bill in New York aims to combat rising suicide rates in rural areas by creating a volunteer-led prevention council focused on mental health…
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NY Essential Plan Eligibility Shifts | Albany News
New York’s Essential Plan just got a lot tougher for thousands — federal changes slashed eligibility from 250% to 200% of the poverty line, knocking nearly…
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NY Legislators’ Climate Scorecard Revealed | Albany News
New York’s lawmakers got a mixed grade on environmental progress, with advocates calling the 2026 session a setback—especially after watering down the state’s…
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Albany's $55M Financial Crisis | Albany News
Albany’s facing a $55 million budget shortfall that’s been brewing for decades, not just months — and it’s got deep roots in history. The Empire State Plaza…
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Transfinder’s 28-Year Growth Spurt | Albany News
Transfinder, the Schenectady-based tech giant behind school bus routing software, just snagged its third straight spot on the Inc. 5000 list — and it’s not…
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Tragic Incident at Harmony Mills | Albany News
Tragic murder-suicide at Harmony Mills apartments on Aug. 18, allegedly sparked by a domestic dispute—police swarmed the scene near North Mohawk and Vliet…
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Rensselaer County Moves to Ban Kratom | Albany News
Rensselaer County lawmakers are moving to ban kratom, a Southeast Asian herb now widely sold in natural and synthetic forms, after mounting concerns over…
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Hospital Security Gains New Powers | Albany News
A new state law grants hospital security at St. Joseph’s in Syracuse peace officer status, empowering them to stop violent incidents on the spot — including…
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Heavy Police Activity in Cohoes | Albany News
Heavy Police Activity in Cohoes | Albany News
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Cohoes Police Respond to Shots Fired at Harmony Mills | Albany News
Cohoes police hit the scene hard at The Lofts at Harmony Mills after shots fired—shutting down North Mohawk Street and bringing in Colonie backup for a major…
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Health Centers Get Food Support | Albany News
Congressman Joe Morelle is introducing a bold new bill to embed food and nutrition services directly into healthcare—helping clinics tackle hunger alongside…
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Former Officer Pleads Guilty After Crash | Albany News
A former Greenport police officer and corrections officer, Stephanie VanAlstyne, faced serious consequences after crashing her patrol car with a BAC of 0.15% —…
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Unaccompanied Youth in NYC Crisis | Albany News
Young people in New York City are increasingly living alone—without parents or guardians—due to death, incarceration, or unsafe home environments, straining…
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K-9 Casey’s Tragic Escape | Albany News
A beloved K-9 partner, Casey the bloodhound, tragically escaped due to an unlatched kennel and was later found deceased — sparking a deep investigation into…
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Francesco Galesi's Real Estate Legacy | Albany News
Real estate legend Francesco Galesi, who died at 95, built an empire from decommissioned military bases into thriving industrial parks and waterfront…
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NY Counties Hold Onto ICE Ties | Albany News
New York State is cracking down on immigration enforcement partnerships, with Governor Hochul and AG James demanding an end to 287(g) agreements — but seven…
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Propane Fire Closes Route 17 | Albany News
A major fire erupted at Blue Flame Propane in Middletown, forcing State Police to shut down parts of Route 17 between exits 16 and 18—causing massive delays as…
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Schenectady Man Charged After Thruway Stop | Albany News
A Schenectady man, Careem Tillman, got himself in major trouble on the New York State Thruway after cops pulled him over for traffic violations at 2:30 AM…
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James Yerdon Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse | Albany News
Fifty-six-year-old James Yerdon has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing multiple children across New York, including in Albany County, over a two-year span —…
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Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Takes Over Saratoga Care | Albany News
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood is taking the reins of reproductive health services in Saratoga County after an 18-month transition with Planned Parenthood…
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College Costs Beyond Tuition | Albany News
College move-in season is here, and families are facing sticker shock—not just from tuition, but from the hidden costs of dorm life. From mini-fridges and…
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K-9 Casey’s Tragic Death Under Investigation | Albany News
Albany County is urgently investigating the mysterious death of K-9 Casey, an eight-year veteran whose body was found on the Thruway—raising chilling questions…
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NYC's Million-Dollar Home Tax Sparks Confusion | Albany News
New York City’s new $5M+ second-home tax is sparking chaos — even longtime residents are getting slapped with notices demanding proof they live in the city…
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Pittsfield Launches Gun Violence Task Force | Albany News
Pittsfield is launching a high-stakes crackdown on gun violence after three shootings in just weeks—including one that left a person dead and four…
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Shots Fired in Albany Neighborhood | Albany News
Albany police are investigating a nighttime shooting on August 17th near Ontario and Second Streets—no injuries reported, but the neighborhood’s shaken…
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Farmers Get Lifeline Amid Tariff Crisis | Albany News
Farmers got a lifeline—thirty million dollars in state funding to combat tariff-driven costs, with up to twenty-five thousand bucks per farm. Two tracks: dairy…
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Summer Fatigue and the Back-to-School Reset | Albany News
Summer fatigue is hitting families hard as the school year looms — kids and parents alike are worn thin from disrupted routines, late nights, and chaotic…
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Former Head Charged in School Abuse Case | Albany News
Former head of Miss Hall’s School, Jeannie Norris, faces reckless endangerment charges after the school mishandled reports about a former teacher accused of…
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Alana’s Explosion: A Family’s Fight for Answers | Albany News
A nine-year-old girl’s life was shattered when a discarded firework exploded near a dumpster in Troy, leaving her with a severe leg injury and ongoing…
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Teen Cyclist Injured in Albany Crash | Albany News
Teen Cyclist Injured in Albany Crash | Albany News
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Jameson Ricketts Faces Child Endangerment Charges | Albany News
A reckless driver in Greenwich, Jameson Ricketts, faces serious child endangerment charges after a midnight crash last August that sent two passengers to the…
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Four Corners Delmar Thriving This Summer | Albany News
Delmar’s Four Corners is exploding this summer, turning into a vibrant community hub with nearly every storefront packed—wellness studios, eateries, and new…
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Expanding Jobs for Disabled New Yorkers | Albany News
A New York program that gives job advantages to businesses hiring people with disabilities is fighting for permanent status—and a major expansion. Since 1975…
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K-9 Loss and Roadside Enforcement | Albany News
A heartbreaking loss: K-9 Casey, a beloved bloodhound with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle along the Thruway…
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Inflation Shapes 21st District Vote | Albany News
Inflation and the cost of living dominate voters’ concerns in New York’s 21st Congressional District, with 46% naming rising prices as their top issue. Bills…
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Albany Explosion Leaves Worker in Critical Condition | Albany News
A shocking explosion at Albany’s Department of General Services left 47-year-old employee Anthony Hughes with severe burns covering 30% of his body—yet he…
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Gendebien Leads in Upstate Race | Albany News
Democrat Blake Gendebien leads Republican Anthony Constantino by four points in a pivotal New York congressional race, with Gendebien at 43% and Constantino at…
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Child Drowning Investigation in Hartford | Albany News
A child’s drowning death in Hartford has triggered a full-scale investigation as authorities race to uncover the tragic circumstances behind the fatal…
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Schumer Pushes USDA to Save Concord Grapes | Albany News
Senator Chuck Schumer is rallying the USDA to buy up Concord grape products in a last-ditch effort to save struggling farmers after Refresco canceled contracts…
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Hayden Panettiere Remembered | Albany News
Tragically, actress Hayden Panettiere, beloved for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” passed away at age 36 just shy of her birthday. Remembered as a…
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Tea Party vs DSA Grassroots Compared | Albany News
Forget the Tea Party vs. DSA comparison—it’s a misleading oversimplification. The Tea Party surged in 2009 by uniting GOP loyalists and older voters into a…
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Funding Cuts Threaten NY Sexual Violence Services | Albany News
New York’s rape crisis centers are bracing for a major funding hit as state and federal dollars shrink—just when the Alliance Against Sexual Violence is…
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CPRAC Hearing: Child Poverty Progress | Albany News
New York State is on a mission to cut child poverty in half within ten years — and the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council is holding its second public…
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Homeschooling Worked Better Than Expected | Albany News
Jessie Thompson ditched traditional school for her kids, Oliver and Nova, and discovered homeschooling gave her family more flexibility, better work-life…
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The Surveillance Crisis at Your Crossroads | Albany News
Across the nation, over 460 cities are mobilizing against automated license plate readers—AI-powered cameras tracking every car, raising alarms about privacy…
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New Pediatrician Joins Columbia Memorial | Albany News
Columbia Memorial Health is boosting local pediatric care with the addition of Dr. Melissa Cregan, a board-certified pediatrician now seeing patients at Hudson…
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Club Pilates Wilton Celebrates 1 Year | Albany News
Club Pilates Wilton Celebrates 1 Year | Albany News
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Indiana Floods and National Weather Woes | Albany News
Indiana’s still reeling from days of catastrophic flooding, with deadly storms leaving widespread destruction and displacement. The governor has launched a…
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PROTECT Act Changes Bail System | Albany News
A new bill, the PROTECT Act, is reshaping how judges decide pre-trial detention—shifting from cash bail to risk assessment tools for serious charges. Designed…
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Wrongfully Convicted Man Sues for $80M | Albany News
Corey Young, wrongfully imprisoned for nearly three decades for a 1995 police shooting he didn’t commit, is now demanding $80 million in a civil rights lawsuit…
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Mangione’s Trial on Hold Amid Double Jeopardy Battle | Albany News
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial has been indefinitely postponed after he pleaded guilty to federal charges in the killing of Brian Thompson — but a legal…
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Fisherman Found Safe After Wild Search | Albany News
A fisherman vanished deep in the woods near Greenland Pond in Washington County, New York — a rugged, remote area near Sleeping Beauty Mountain. With terrain…
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Julian Lloyd Indicted on Child Abuse Charges | Albany News
A 31-year-old man, Julian Lloyd, has been indicted on multiple serious charges including sexual assault of a child under 15, with prosecutors seeking severe…
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James Yerdon Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crimes | Albany News
A man from Jefferson County, James Yerdon, just pleaded guilty to horrific sex crimes against children as young as six, facing up to 20 years in prison and…
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Corey Masi Arrested in Series of Burglaries | Albany News
Twenty-six-year-old Corey Masi is locked up and facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after a string of local business break-ins—including one at…
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Albany Officer Suspended Amid Georgia Charges | Albany News
Albany police have suspended telecom specialist Blaize Gallimore without pay after he was arrested in Georgia facing serious charges — including child…
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Brady Small's Final Season Leadership | Albany News
Brady Small, Army West Point’s senior center and captain of the “Malicious O-Line Brotherhood,” is poised to lead his team into one final explosive season…
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Unearthing Albany’s Waterfront Future | Albany News
Albany’s volunteers are literally digging up its past to build a brighter future, uncovering the original Lock 1 of the Erie Canal downtown as part of a bold…
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Albany Cop Arrested in Georgia Child Molestation Case | Albany News
A telecom specialist with the Albany Police Department, Blaize Gallimore, is facing serious charges after being arrested in Georgia on August 5th for allegedly…
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Albany Brother Accused in Sister’s Near-Drowning | Albany News
A man in Albany, Ahmed Hemedan, faces six serious charges—including attempted murder and strangulation—after allegedly attacking his sister while she was…