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Jackson, who became a free agent earlier this summer when the Milwaukee Bucks opted to decline his team option for the 2026-27 season, has signed with the Toronto Raptors.
Albany Academy grad, Amsterdam native Andre Jackson Jr. signs with NBA's Toronto Raptors
Jackson, who became a free agent earlier this summer when the Milwaukee Bucks opted to decline his team option for the 2026-27 season, has signed with the Toronto Raptors.
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The children’s mother, Sarah Myers, postponed a call with their father because the children were “throwing up,” according to screenshots posted Wednesday.
Father shares final messages with mother accused of killing their 4 children
The children’s mother, Sarah Myers, postponed a call with their father because the children were “throwing up,” according to screenshots posted Wednesday.
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There's room to spread out in this home on a quiet cul-de-sac.
House of the Week: Spacious retreat in Menands' Roost Estates
There's room to spread out in this home on a quiet cul-de-sac.
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Did you catch Bethlehem's Claire Hutton in the 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 premiere? Here is how the USWNT star landed a cameo in the Kansas City Current scene.
Yes, that’s USWNT star Claire Hutton in the ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 premiere
Did you catch Bethlehem's Claire Hutton in the 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 premiere? Here is how the USWNT star landed a cameo in the Kansas City Current scene.
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Christopher Grant, who organizes the Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival, faces criminal charges after being arrested after the event for the second straight year.
Poughkeepsie council member arrested after Caribbean festival for second straight year
Christopher Grant, who organizes the Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival, faces criminal charges after being arrested after the event for the second straight year.
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After an initial three-day flurry of racing, four-day weeks were scheduled through most of July.
Genaro: Four-day race weeks getting high marks at Saratoga Race Course
After an initial three-day flurry of racing, four-day weeks were scheduled through most of July.
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The co-host of Counter Melodies who rose to fame singing the national anthem as a child makes his Broadway debut in the Max Martin jukebox musical this fall.
Glenmont native and Kitchen Singing star Anthony Gargiula to join Broadway's '& Juliet'
The co-host of Counter Melodies who rose to fame singing the national anthem as a child makes his Broadway debut in the Max Martin jukebox musical this fall.
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The Tuesday afternoon explosion at the Department of General Services headquarters left two with severe injuries.
Union: Unit lacked full-time safety official before Albany explosion
The Tuesday afternoon explosion at the Department of General Services headquarters left two with severe injuries.
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Alex Kapranos and Franz Ferdinand turned Empire Live into a dance party during the band's first Albany concert.
Review: Franz Ferdinand's first Albany concert delivers hits, energy to sold-out Albany crowd
Alex Kapranos and Franz Ferdinand turned Empire Live into a dance party during the band's first Albany concert.
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The property, which has been for sale since March of last year, includes the deli, a laundromat and an apartment.
Patricelli’s Deli & Catering in Troy closing after 31 years
The property, which has been for sale since March of last year, includes the deli, a laundromat and an apartment.
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Daniel V. McNamee was remembered by family and friends as a role model who never lost his love for life and created pathways for opportunities and experiences for his siblings.
Grondahl: McNamee clan memorializes a singular sibling
Daniel V. McNamee was remembered by family and friends as a role model who never lost his love for life and created pathways for opportunities and experiences for his siblings.
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The event is a benefit for the Prospect Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services.
SEEN: 2026 Sand & Spike International Volleyball Tournament
The event is a benefit for the Prospect Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services.
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The 2026 Travers, the 157th edition of Saratoga’s signature race, will be held on Aug. 29 and is expected to draw a field headlined by Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo.
Travers Stakes contenders: Which horses are pointing toward Saratoga's biggest race?
The 2026 Travers, the 157th edition of Saratoga’s signature race, will be held on Aug. 29 and is expected to draw a field headlined by Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo.
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Glens Falls head pro Mike Shine won the NENYPGA Professional Championship in a playoff over Troy’s Jake Mrochinski. Both qualified for national PGA event.
Mike Shine wins NENYPGA Professional Championship in playoff over Jake Mrochinski
Glens Falls head pro Mike Shine won the NENYPGA Professional Championship in a playoff over Troy’s Jake Mrochinski. Both qualified for national PGA event.
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A vehicle fire on Interstate 90 in Albany prompted a lane closure. By 6:30 p.m., the lane had reopened.
Vehicle fire slows traffic on I-90 in Albany
A vehicle fire on Interstate 90 in Albany prompted a lane closure. By 6:30 p.m., the lane had reopened.
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Albarado won his first Preakness in 2007 aboard Curlin for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen. They won Breeders Cup Classic at Monmouth Park later that year.
Retired jockey Robby Albarado dies at 52 in Saratoga Springs
Albarado won his first Preakness in 2007 aboard Curlin for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen. They won Breeders Cup Classic at Monmouth Park later that year.
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Both men suffered burn injuries. One was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital and another was flown to Westchester Medical Center.
Albany firefighter, city worker injured in gas pump explosion at DGS headquarters
Both men suffered burn injuries. One was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital and another was flown to Westchester Medical Center.
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Haas will serve until the end of the year following the retirement of Judge John Reilly.
Applyrs taps veteran attorney Kurt Haas for City Court judge
Haas will serve until the end of the year following the retirement of Judge John Reilly.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to make an appointment in order to reactivate the board, according to the town attorney.
Exodus of Minden officials leaves Town Board without a quorum
Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to make an appointment in order to reactivate the board, according to the town attorney.
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Council President Susan Steele says the city missed a July 31 deadline to provide a financial report. Mayor Carmella Mantello argues the city code is outdated.
Troy City Council says financial report is late; mayor denies tardiness
Council President Susan Steele says the city missed a July 31 deadline to provide a financial report. Mayor Carmella Mantello argues the city code is outdated.
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Some new dining options are now available, and some have closed for good.
Restaurants that opened or closed in July 2026 in the Capital Region
Some new dining options are now available, and some have closed for good.
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A federal judge has declined to block a new state law intended to prevent local government entities and police or corrections agencies from entering into contracts with ICE.
Judge pauses NY's mask ban, but law banning ICE agreements remains intact
A federal judge has declined to block a new state law intended to prevent local government entities and police or corrections agencies from entering into contracts with ICE.
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Were you Seen at the 2026 Night of Champions, a benefit for the Special Olympics of New York, on July 31, 2026, at Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs?
SEEN: 2026 Night of Champions, a benefit for the Special Olympics
Were you Seen at the 2026 Night of Champions, a benefit for the Special Olympics of New York, on July 31, 2026, at Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs?
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Sarah Myers and her mother, Amy Steadman, researched pharmacies and drug effects to kill Myers’ four children, police Chief William Rabbitt said Tuesday.
Mechanicville police believe mother, grandmother plotted to kill 4 children
Sarah Myers and her mother, Amy Steadman, researched pharmacies and drug effects to kill Myers’ four children, police Chief William Rabbitt said Tuesday.
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Laird Mackintosh turned his lifelong passion for Ralph Lauren into a one-of-a-kind vintage clothing shop in Kingston.
How a Broadway actor built a vintage Ralph Lauren destination
Laird Mackintosh turned his lifelong passion for Ralph Lauren into a one-of-a-kind vintage clothing shop in Kingston.
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Shenendehowa cross country and track star Leyla Bhusri and University at Albany volleyball standout Shynelle Woroniuk were each named area's best Monday evening.
Shen's Bhusri, UAlbany's Woroniuk take top honors at Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala
Shenendehowa cross country and track star Leyla Bhusri and University at Albany volleyball standout Shynelle Woroniuk were each named area's best Monday evening.
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Samantha Phillips is seeking the Distrct 4 legislative seat she lost in 2023, but the Rensselaer County GOP claims a key nominating deadline was missed.
GOP tries to thwart Rensselaer County Legislature District 4 challenger
Samantha Phillips is seeking the Distrct 4 legislative seat she lost in 2023, but the Rensselaer County GOP claims a key nominating deadline was missed.
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Blue signed with Division III St. Lawrence and became Smith's first recruit. All these years later, Smith remembers Blue's home address in Bellingham because Smith sent him so many letters.
Matt Blue, Nevada Smith’s first recruit, becomes Siena assistant coach
Blue signed with Division III St. Lawrence and became Smith's first recruit. All these years later, Smith remembers Blue's home address in Bellingham because Smith sent him so many letters.
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A scholarship brought the artist to Wiawaka in 1908, where the landscape inspired the nature studies that would define her career.
‘Quiet inside’: How Lake George shaped a young Georgia O’Keeffe
A scholarship brought the artist to Wiawaka in 1908, where the landscape inspired the nature studies that would define her career.
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A couple was alarmed when immigration officials scheduled a check-in at the local field office on a Sunday. Several community members were detained that day.
ICE detentions at Malta office leave families waiting, legal challenges mounting
A couple was alarmed when immigration officials scheduled a check-in at the local field office on a Sunday. Several community members were detained that day.
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