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• Chatham softball wins Class B state title behind Skylar Groom's two-hit shutout

  15-06-2025 00:00 via timesunion.com
  The Chatham Panthers defeated Haverling 4-0 to win the Class B state softball championship, led by sophomore Skylar Groom's two-hit, 11-strikeout effort.
  
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• Saratoga Springs baseball rallies to capture Class AAA state title

  14-06-2025 23:56 via timesunion.com
  Four runs in the fifth inning put the Saratoga Springs team ahead Saturday and the Blue Streaks defeated Ketcham 8-5 to win Class AAA state championship.
  
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• 'No Kings' protest held at Shaker Pointe

  14-06-2025 23:00 via timesunion.com
  COLONIE — Over 100 residents of the independent living community Shaker Pointe were protesting Saturday, inspired by the “No Kings” demonstrations happening around the region and across the country. The protests are in response to the policies of President Donald J. Trump's administration. 
  The event was put together by Shaker Pointe residents Elizabeth “Bunny” Mow, Richard “Dick” Shirey and Catherine Scanlon. The three wanted to do their
  
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• SEEN: 27th Capital Region Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony

  14-06-2025 20:41 via timesunion.com
  Were you seen at the 27th Capital Region Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony on June 3, 2025, at Marriott Albany in Albany? 
  
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• Catcher who sued his college gets chance with ValleyCats

  14-06-2025 18:00 via timesunion.com
  Rose, who lives in Pittsfield, joined the ValleyCats on Tuesday as the emergency catcher allowed by Frontier League rules. Just 48 hours later, ValleyCats catcher Miguel Useche left for the Cubs.
  
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• Capital Region 'No Kings' protests contribute to nationwide day of action

  14-06-2025 17:15 via timesunion.com
  Opposition to Trump administration policies and actions, as well as an expensive  Washington, D.C. military parade, on display in Albany-Troy-Saratoga region.
  
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• Capital Region 'No Kings' protesters take to streets

  14-06-2025 17:15 via timesunion.com
  Opposition to Trump administration policies and actions, as well as an expensive  Washington, D.C. military parade, on display in Albany-Troy-Saratoga region.
  
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• Schedule changes for Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Catholic state championship baseball games

  14-06-2025 16:03 via timesunion.com
  Both games involving Section II teams were pushed back three hours.
  
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• Churchill: Our new rubble pile is a symbol of staggering incompetence

  14-06-2025 16:00 via timesunion.com
  The razing of 4 E-Comm Square shows that something is wrong in Albany. 
  
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• Ancient rock formations in Woodstock further protected with land transfer

  14-06-2025 15:11 via timesunion.com
  The site on Overlook Mountain includes more than 40 rock piles and six “giant cairns” dated to pre-modern times.
  
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• Surviving Riggi twin sells Turbine Services to Houston company

  14-06-2025 13:00 via timesunion.com
  Over the years, Turbine Services was embroiled in controversies including being sued by GE and a U.S. Department of Justice investigation. 
  
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• Albany Firebirds 1 win from an undefeated regular season

  14-06-2025 13:00 via timesunion.com
  With a win in Saturday night’s regular-season finale against the cellar-dwelling Washington Wolfpack, the Firebirds can complete a 10-0 run through Arena Football One’s inaugural campaign.
  
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• Man sues Niskayuna after hate crime charge tied to racist voicemail is dismissed

  14-06-2025 12:01 via timesunion.com
  Osman Rasul, 25, claims his civil rights were violated when town police charged him with a felony for allegedly using a racial slur in a voicemail left for the town supervisor.
  
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• Republicans in Ballston headed for primary for supervisor

  14-06-2025 12:00 via timesunion.com
  The Republican primary is set for June 24; early voting begins on Saturday.
  
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• Local colleges say AI cheating isn't rampant

  14-06-2025 12:00 via timesunion.com
  Despite national reports of rampant cheating with AI,  local colleges say they have reprimanded very few students. Instead, many professors allow students to use AI.
  
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• Grand slam dooms Shenendehowa in Class AAA state softball semifinal

  14-06-2025 12:00 via timesunion.com
  Marissa Scognamiglio smashed a grand slam to cap a five-run fourth inning Friday afternoon and lead Massapequa, the Section VIII champion, to a 5-3 victory over the girls from Clifton Park.
  
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• Early voting begins in Albany mayoral primary

  14-06-2025 12:00 via timesunion.com
  The next mayor of Albany will take over at a critical moment in the city’s history.
  
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• Burnt Hills softball comes up short in state semis

  14-06-2025 12:00 via timesunion.com
  The Spartans lost to Orchard Park, which received its big hit of the game from Maddie McDermott, the daughter of Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott.
  
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• What to Know About Early Voting in the NYC Mayoral Primary

  14-06-2025 09:00 via nytimes.com
  Registered voters in the city can cast ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor and other races starting on Saturday.
  
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• ‘Maintenance Artist’ Tells Story of ’70s Performer Who Became a Hero to ‘Garbage Men’

  14-06-2025 09:00 via nytimes.com
  A new documentary explores the life and work of Mierle Laderman Ukeles, who compared the indignities suffered by women to those endured by sanitation workers, forced to clean up messes they didn’t make.
  
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• How Andy Martinez, a Sneaker Designer, Spends His Day Transforming Nikes

  14-06-2025 09:00 via nytimes.com
  Andy Martinez, founder of the shoe brand &e, goes running with friends before scouring New York City thrift shops for the coolest cowboy boots.
  
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• Four charged in missing Albany man's death

  14-06-2025 03:11 via timesunion.com
  Three men and a 16-year-old boy were charged with multiple crimes in connection with the death of a 24-year-old man earlier this year.
  
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• Chatham softball advances to state final

  14-06-2025 02:36 via timesunion.com
  Chatham will now play Section V’s Haverling in Saturday's Class B championship game.
  
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• Public Defender Is Charged With Smuggling THC-Laced Paper Into Rikers

  14-06-2025 02:34 via nytimes.com
  Bernardo Caceres was at New York City’s jail complex to meet with a client when an envelope he had drew the attention of a Correction Department dog, officials said.
  
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• Bethlehem boys' tennis finishes as state runners-up

  14-06-2025 01:47 via timesunion.com
  Bethlehem got the better of Section V’s Pittsford-Mendon in the semifinals during the morning session, but Syosset won the best-of-seven championship match.
  
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• Rowe's clutch hit leads Saratoga Catholic baseball to state final

  14-06-2025 01:21 via timesunion.com
  Ronan Rowe's RBI triple in the top of the seventh inning sparked a surge that lifted Saratoga Central Catholic to a Class C semifinal win over Burke Catholic.
  
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• Queensbury girls' lacrosse rolls into state final

  14-06-2025 01:20 via timesunion.com
  Lilly Trowbridge had three goals and four assists and Kady Duffy added three goals and an assist to lead the Queensbury (16-3) offense.
  
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• Judge Blocks ICE Plans for Rikers Island Office Indefinitely

  14-06-2025 00:17 via nytimes.com
  The decision is a blow to Mayor Eric Adams, who sought to help the Trump administration expand its immigration crackdown.
  
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• Saratoga Springs edges Niagara Falls in epic extra-inning Class AAA baseball semi

  13-06-2025 23:58 via timesunion.com
  Jack Rigabar hit the game-winning double as Saratoga Springs baseball beat Niagara Falls 2-1 in 10 innings to advance to the Class AAA final.
  
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• Dennis Drue, driver in deadly Northway crash, avoids extra prison time

  13-06-2025 22:43 via timesunion.com
  Dennis Drue, 34, was fined $1,000 for breaking the terms of his release from prison.
  
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• What Political Story Would We Tell About a Mamdani Victory?

  13-06-2025 22:41 via nytimes.com
  Four years ago, when Eric Adams was elected, it seemed to be a signal for Democratic politics. Here’s what a democratic socialist’s win could mean.
  
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• Bloomberg Gives $5 Million to Super PAC Supporting Andrew Cuomo

  13-06-2025 22:11 via nytimes.com
  The contribution by Michael R. Bloomberg is the largest to a super PAC in the New York City mayor’s race this year and follows his endorsement of Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor.
  
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• Police: Student had loaded handgun at Schenectady High School

  13-06-2025 21:42 via timesunion.com
  The weapon was allegedly found in an 18-year-old student's bag as she went through a security checkpoint.
  
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• Albany man arrested in shooting that shut down Cafe Hollywood

  13-06-2025 21:30 via timesunion.com
  Six months after a shooting shut down Lark Street’s Café Hollywood, Albany police said they arrested a 20-year-old suspect. 
  
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• Cuomo and Mamdani Clash in Final N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate

  13-06-2025 21:22 via nytimes.com
  
  The two front-runners in the New York City mayor’s race, Andrew M. Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani exchanged attacks over their records and experience.
  
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• StickerMule CEO alleges death threat from party leader

  13-06-2025 21:13 via timesunion.com
  Anthony Constantino says state Conservative Chairman Gerard Kassar told him “We are going to kill you” during a conversation about his NY-21 bid. 
  
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• Andrew Cuomo for Mayor? Bill de Blasio Has Thoughts, None of Them Good.

  13-06-2025 20:40 via nytimes.com
  In a candid interview, former Mayor Bill de Blasio strenuously argued that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo should not be elected to lead New York City: “He is a vindictive person,” Mr. de Blasio said.
  
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• 10 Questions With Bill de Blasio About Andrew Cuomo’s Run for Mayor

  13-06-2025 20:39 via nytimes.com
  Former Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a searing interview that his political nemesis, Andrew M. Cuomo, should not be mayor of New York City.
  
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• Albany woman allegedly bit and punched police officers during domestic dispute between brothers

  13-06-2025 20:38 via timesunion.com
  Two Albany police officer were injured and four people were arrested during a domestic dispute between brothers that turned violent. 
  
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• Mamdani and Lander Cross-Endorse Each Other in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race

  13-06-2025 20:04 via nytimes.com
  Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, the two leading progressive candidates in the race, hope their partnership will help them leverage the ranked-choice voting system to defeat Andrew M. Cuomo.
  
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• New fraud indictment accuses Roglieri of multimillion-dollar conspiracy

  13-06-2025 20:00 via timesunion.com
  Expanded federal indictment details how the former Prime Capital Ventures CEO took client funds with no plan to ever deliver promised loans.
  
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• PHOTOS: Alive at Five on Broadway featuring Neal Francis, TV Doctors

  13-06-2025 19:35 via timesunion.com
  Alive at Five took over a portion of Broadway in Albany for the June 12 concert featuring Neal Francis and TV Doctors.
  
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• New fraud indictment accuses Roglieri of multi-million dollar conspiracy

  13-06-2025 19:22 via timesunion.com
  Expanded federal indictment details how the former Prime Capital Ventures CEO took client funds with no plan to ever deliver promised loans.
  
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• New fraud indictment accused Roglieri of multi-million dollar conspiracy

  13-06-2025 19:22 via timesunion.com
  Expanded federal indictment details how the former Capital Prime Venture CEO took client funds with no plan to ever deliver promised loans.
  
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• Ex-New York Assembly Candidate Charged With Campaign Finance Fraud

  13-06-2025 18:48 via nytimes.com
  Dao Yin was charged after a New York Times investigation revealed that he reported receiving campaign contributions from people who said they had not made them.
  
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• Terns: Exploring Schenectady County by bicycle offers new perspective on home

  13-06-2025 18:00 via timesunion.com
  A bicycle ride in a roughly 85-mile loop around Schenectady County is intended to provide a better understanding of home.
  
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• SEEN: 15-LOVE Fore Love fundraiser at Schuyler Meadows

  13-06-2025 17:56 via timesunion.com
  Were you Seen at the 33rd annual 15-LOVE Fore Love and Money fundraiser on June 2, 2025, at Schuyler Meadows Club in Loudonville, N.Y.?
  
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• Police review board to investigate after Albany officer appears to point Taser at passerby

  13-06-2025 17:40 via timesunion.com
  The Albany Community Police Review Board voted to investigate an incident in which a city police officer appeared to point a Taser at a pedestrian.
  
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• Mamdani and Lander Will Cross-Endorse Each Other in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race

  13-06-2025 17:15 via nytimes.com
  Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander, the two leading progressive candidates in the race, hope their partnership will help them leverage the ranked-choice voting system to defeat Andrew M. Cuomo.
  
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• Landlord says missed deadline means Troy can't leave City Hall site

  13-06-2025 17:15 via timesunion.com
  Lawyer says city's contract with First Columbia required the City Council to pick a new city hall site by June 1 to exit the lease agreement.
  
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