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• Schoharie enraged over firing of beloved librarian

  24-06-2021 13:03 via timesunion.com
  Town residents are enraged and confused after a beloved librarian was discharged by the Schoharie Free Library’s Board of Trustees without explanation and are speculating that the decision may have been made because of the director’s track record of creating an LGBTQ-inclusive space at the library.
  
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• Destination: Hamptons

  24-06-2021 13:00 via timesunion.com
  
  As you drive through the Hamptons, getting clear of New York City traffic, the pavement turns into winding side streets with waterfront views, family-owned boutique shops, flower stores, seafood markets and little farm stands with colorfully painted wooden signs. At the end of the peninsula, the easternmost tip of Long Island that’s often labeled “the end of the world” as it looks out to surrounding waters, is the beautiful village of Montauk. Known as a laid-back surfing villa
  
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• Albany Water Department uncovers a bit of history under streets near City Hall

  24-06-2021 12:00 via timesunion.com
  
  ALBANY – Nestled below some city streets lies an unusual bit of history. Hollow tree trunks. Very, very old hollow tree trunks, remnants of the city’s first public water system.
  
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• N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: Could the Top 3 Change Places?

  24-06-2021 11:37 via nytimes.com
  
  Eric Adams is leading therace, but the standings couldchange as ranked-choice votes are tabulated — though a turnaround would be tough.
  
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• What Did New York’s Primaries Mean for Progressives? It’s Complicated.

  24-06-2021 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Progressives cheered the results in down-ballot races and in Buffalo, even as the outcome of the mayoral primary appeared less rosy.
  
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• Mother of 10 Becomes One of Few Hasidic Female Doctors

  24-06-2021 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  An ultra-Orthodox mother navigated strict cultural norms to become one of the few Hasidic female doctors in the country.
  
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• For Pride This Weekend, You Do You

  24-06-2021 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  There are plenty of ways to celebrate, from several grass-roots marches to a 10K run with beer tastings.
  
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• Brad Lander Unites Progressives to Lead Comptroller’s Race

  24-06-2021 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Brad Lander holds a lead over Corey Johnson, the speaker of the City Council, after the first ranked-choice voting ballot.
  
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• ValleyCats' Willy Garcia says collision changed his career

  24-06-2021 04:54 via timesunion.com
  
  The ValleyCats of the independent Frontier League acquired Garcia last week in a trade with the Schaumburg Boomers. He is 1 for 6 as the designated hitter in his first two games with Tri-City.He scored the tying run in fifth inning in the ValleyCats’ 3-2 victory over the Sussex County Miners on Wednesday, Tri-City’s third straight victory to improve to 7-16.“I’m here to do my job, try to do everything and try to teach the young guys all the little details I learned earlie
  
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• In N.Y.C., Black Is Back

  24-06-2021 03:37 via nytimes.com
  
  Black candidates are leading in this New York City election. Can they avoid the pitfalls?
  
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• The Lumineers work on new project in Woodstock

  24-06-2021 03:04 via timesunion.com
  
  Known for the song “Ho Hey,” the band the Lumineers recently recorded their fourth album in Ulster County, although details on the recording studio were not available.
  
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• Sex charges lodged against student teacher

  24-06-2021 02:59 via timesunion.com
  
  A 23-year-old student teacher faces sex charges in connection with a Niskayuna High School student.
  
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• Modest Rent Increases Approved for 2.3 Million N.Y.C. Tenants

  24-06-2021 02:24 via nytimes.com
  
  The Rent Guidelines Board voted to allow 1.5 percent increases for the second six months of one-year leases. Tenants had pushed for rent reductions.
  
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• Auto racing: Lehner hopes to build on win at Albany-Saratoga

  24-06-2021 01:48 via timesunion.com
  
  Jack Lehner picked up his first victory at Albany-Saratoga Speedway and is looking for more.
  
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• Niskayuna's Kayla Treanor hired as Syracuse women's lacrosse coach

  24-06-2021 01:47 via timesunion.com
  
  The Orange introduced Treanor as women’s head coach on Wednesday to replace Gait, who shifted over to become Syracuse men’s head coach following the retirement of John Desko.Treanor spent the past four seasons as an assistant at Boston College, which defeated Syracuse 16-10 in the national championship game on May 30.“I know what it takes … the commitment, the discipline,” Treanor said at her introductory news conference. “Certainly Syracuse has had a lot of
  
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• Photos: Niskayuna's Class of 2021 graduates

  24-06-2021 01:42 via timesunion.com
  
  Niskayuna's Class of 2021 graduated Wednesday evening, June 23, at the Times Union Center.
  
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• This Election Season, It's Back to the Voting Booth for Governors and More!

  24-06-2021 01:38 via nytimes.com
  
  No rest for the citizens.
  
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• How Maya Wiley or Kathryn Garcia Could Beat Eric Adams

  24-06-2021 00:55 via nytimes.com
  
  Under ranked-choice voting, it is mathematically possible for the second- and third-place finishers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary to overtake the front-runner — but it will be tough.
  
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• Staving Off G.O.P. Attacks, Democrats Show New Urgency on Crime

  24-06-2021 00:47 via nytimes.com
  
  A strong showing by Eric Adams in the New York mayoral race and President Biden’s announcement of a new crime-fighting agenda signal a shift by Democrats toward themes of public safety.
  
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• How India Walton Pulled It Off in the Buffalo Mayoral Primary

  24-06-2021 00:44 via nytimes.com
  
  Ms. Walton, 38, a democratic socialist who has never held political office, defeated Byron Brown, a four-term incumbent.
  
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• Mexico’s President Says Carlos Slim Might Help Rebuild Collapsed Metro Line

  24-06-2021 00:28 via nytimes.com
  
  A New York Times investigation found that poor work by Mr. Slim’s company led to the fatal accident. Mr. Slim may be willing to help fix it, but it is not clear if he would pay the costs.
  
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• Schenectady police investigating car-truck crash

  23-06-2021 23:46 via timesunion.com
  
  SCHENECTADY - City police were planning a news briefing at the intersection of State and Catherine Streets at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday about a motor vehicle accident that occurred earlier today on State Street.
  
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• 15-year-old in critical condition following Schenectady crash

  23-06-2021 23:46 via timesunion.com
  
  SCHENECTADY — Reports of a group of people fighting in the streets, including one reportedly with an axe, led to a police chase that resulted in a sedan being crushed by a FedEx truck on Wednesday.
  A 15-year-old occupant was  in critical condition at Albany Medical Center, according to Schenectady Police, with a 53-year-old and 14-year-old in stable condition. All three were removed from the sedan by first responders. 
  Authorities were first dispatched to the corner of Hilderbran
  
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• Tuesday was good night for candidates of color in Schenectady

  23-06-2021 23:21 via timesunion.com
  
  Insurgent hopefuls in Schenectady, including several of color, make inroads as endorsed candidates falter.
  
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• In the N.Y.C. Mayoral Race, Some Votes Cost More Than Others

  23-06-2021 23:21 via nytimes.com
  
  Raymond J. McGuire spent the most per vote, while Kathryn Garcia spent the least, according to early results.
  
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• Menn, Conley-Wilson win large margins in Troy Democratic primaries

  23-06-2021 23:11 via timesunion.com
  
  Here are results from key races in Tuesday's primaries in Rensselaer County.
  
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• Alaant survey shows hiring workers has become historic challenge

  23-06-2021 22:53 via timesunion.com
  
  As Capital Region workers return to the offices and businesses start hiring as pandemic restrictions go away, companies are facing a historic challenge finding qualified job candidates, the latest Alaant Workforce Solutions hiring survey found.Seventy-eight percent of the 98 local human resource managers surveyed last month by Alaant said hiring is challenging or a "significant" challenge - up from 55 percent last fall. Alaant, a recruitment firm in Colonie, says firms must move quickly when goo
  
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• India Walton, Socialist Challenger, Stuns Buffalo's Incumbent Mayor

  23-06-2021 22:12 via nytimes.com
  
  Ms. Walton, a progressive challenger running her first campaign, is on track to become the first socialist mayor of a big city in 60 years.
  
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• Ruling disallowing tree-cutting for snowmobiles creating uncertainty

  23-06-2021 21:42 via timesunion.com
  
  A ruling last month by the state's highest court blocking tree removal for snowmobile trails has created uncertainty for other recreational projects in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
  
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• Eric Adams Leads in the Mayor’s Race. Here’s What to Know About Him.

  23-06-2021 21:15 via nytimes.com
  
  Mr. Adams, a moderate Democrat whose campaign focused on crime and public safety, has a long history in New York politics and has faced scrutiny over his ethics.
  
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• Shopportunist: Top travel reward credit cards

  23-06-2021 20:54 via timesunion.com
  
  If you’re a penny-pincher with a passion for travel, collecting and cashing in credit-card perks is a savvy way to travel for less.
  
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• Hyde Park woman wins $10 million on a scratch off

  23-06-2021 20:45 via timesunion.com
  
  Joanne Massarelli, a Hyde Park resident and regular at Smokes 4 Less where she purchased a $30 scratch-off ticket, walked away $10 million richer.
  
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• Incumbent Saratoga Spa Supervisor Gaston loses bid for WFP line

  23-06-2021 20:43 via timesunion.com
  
  Working Families Party candidate loses primary to former Republican and unaffiliated candidate.
  
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• With summer in full swing, state Park Police worry about their future

  23-06-2021 19:43 via timesunion.com
  
  It remains unclear when the next training academy will be scheduled for new State Park Police, despite their diminished ranks. There are about 200 Park Police, compared to 265 a few years ago.
  Their last academy was in 2019.
  
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• New York campers can get loyalty points at state facilities

  23-06-2021 19:32 via timesunion.com
  
  Airline and hotel chains have long offered them and now New York is offering loyalty points for campers who stay overnight in state-run campgrounds.
  
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• Issues Facing New York City’s Next Mayor

  23-06-2021 19:22 via nytimes.com
  
  Readers offer advice on addressing street crime and homelessness. Also: The voting rights bill; a gay football player comes out; MacKenzie Scott's charity.
  
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• New Gagosian Director Spotlights Black Artists Involved in Social Change

  23-06-2021 19:09 via nytimes.com
  
  In his first show at the gallery, Antwaun Sargent seeks to expand the ways people can engage with art.
  
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• Adams Wins Over Black and Latino Voters in N.Y.C. Mayor's Race

  23-06-2021 19:09 via nytimes.com
  
  Early results show he captured much of the vote in Harlem and the Bronx, as well as sections of Brooklyn and Queens.
  
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• Saratoga Springs mom says daughter beaten in Congress Park

  23-06-2021 18:13 via timesunion.com
  
  Mother of beaten teen says gang taking over Congress Park.
  
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• How Eric Adams Built a Diverse Coalition That Put Him Ahead in the Mayor’s Race

  23-06-2021 18:13 via nytimes.com
  
  Eric Adams has a significant lead in the New York City mayor’s race thanks to his support from a traditional Democratic coalition of unions and Black and Latino voters.
  
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• How Adams Built a Diverse Coalition That Put Him Ahead in the Mayor’s Race

  23-06-2021 17:57 via nytimes.com
  
  Eric Adams has a significant lead in the New York City mayor’s race thanks to his support from a traditional Democratic coalition of unions and Black and Latino voters.
  
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• How a Schenectady church got its stolen doorknobs back

  23-06-2021 17:54 via timesunion.com
  
  The priest and parishioners at St. Adalbert's church in Schenectady feared they'd never get back the ornate door handles someone stole from the entrance to the house of worship. But then people from a local scrap yard called.
  
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• How a Schenectady church got its stolen artifacts back

  23-06-2021 17:54 via timesunion.com
  
  The priest and parishioners at St. Adalbert's church in Schenectady feared they'd never get back the ornate door handles someone stole from the entrance to the house of worship. But then people from a local scrap yard called.
  
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• Gov. Cuomo declares coronavirus emergency is over

  23-06-2021 17:51 via timesunion.com
  
  Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announces COVID-19 pandemic emergency is over.
  
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• Cuomo declares coronavirus emergency is over in New York

  23-06-2021 17:51 via timesunion.com
  
  Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announces COVID-19 pandemic emergency is over, but increasing youth vaccinated remains important.
  
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• Neighbors oppose Saratoga County plan to buy properties near airport

  23-06-2021 17:00 via timesunion.com
  
  Milton supervisor and neighbors oppose purchase of land around Saratoga County Airport.
  
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• Bragg Holds Lead in Manhattan District Attorney Primary

  23-06-2021 16:33 via nytimes.com
  
  Alvin Bragg, a former federal prosecutor, maintained a four-point lead over Tali Farhadian Weinstein. If elected, he would the first Black person to hold the office.
  
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• Eric Adams Won Big Outside Manhattan in Mayoral Primary

  23-06-2021 16:13 via nytimes.com
  
  Runners-up Maya Wiley and Kathryn Garcia captured significant parts of the city, too, and it make take weeks to declare a winner.
  
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• Andrew Yang Ends His N.Y.C. Mayoral Campaign

  23-06-2021 16:10 via nytimes.com
  
  Andrew Yang, a former 2020 presidential candidate and early front-runner in the New York mayor’s race, conceded Tuesday night in the Democratic primary after trailing in early vote tallies.
  
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• Artemis ready to heal post-pandemic crowd with music at Jazz Fest

  23-06-2021 16:00 via timesunion.com
  
  All-female band Artemis looks forward to its first post-pandemic live show Sunday at the  Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival.
  
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