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• 1st Flakes Fall in Storm Expected to Drop Heavy Snow Tonight

  03-03-2019 22:38 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  Another winter storm expected to hit the tri-state Sunday evening could dump anywhere from 5 to 8 inches of snow on some areas — and make for a messy Monday morning commute, Storm Team 4 says.Photo Credit: APThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Not ‘My Grandfather’s Boy Scout Troop’: It’s Now for Girls, Too

  03-03-2019 22:37 via nytimes.com
  As of Feb. 1, the Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls into all its ranks for the first time in its 109-year history.
  
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• Candle Sparked Fire That Killed 8-Year-Old Boy: Officials

  03-03-2019 21:09 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  A candle sparked a fire killed an 8-year-old boy in Queens early Sunday morning, officials said.
  
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• Siena men's basketball beats Niagara in overtime

  03-03-2019 20:49 via timesunion.com
  The Saints (16-15 overall, 11-7 league) clinched a first-round bye in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament at Times Union Center this week.Siena will be the No. 5 seed and will play No. 4 Rider in a quarterfinal on Saturday at 9:30 p.m.Niagara's Marvin Prochet (21 points) sent the game into overtime tied at 56-56 by making a 3-pointer with 15.3 seconds left in regulation.But Siena scored the first five points of overtime and nine of the first 11.
  
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• Siena basketball trails Niagara 27-24 at halftime

  03-03-2019 20:49 via timesunion.com
  Siena's Jalen Pickett scored seven points, all coming in the final 4 minutes, 20 seconds of the half after the Saints had gone 8:14 without a point.During Siena's drought, Prochet scored all of Niagara's points during a 10-0 run that gave the Purple Eagles a 22-14 lead.The Saints shot 10 of 28 from the field and 4 from 17 from 3-point range in the opening 20 minutes. Niagara was 11 of 25 and 3 of 12, respectively.
  
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• New York Weather: Up to 10 Inches of Snow in Forecast as Winter Storm Moves East

  03-03-2019 20:00 via nytimes.com
  Six to 10 inches of snow are expected in the New York City area, likely causing delays for commuters on Monday morning.
  
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• New York Weather: Snow Storm Moves Out, but Worries Over Freezing Remain

  03-03-2019 20:00 via nytimes.com
  Temperatures will remain close to freezing across the area, which may mean hazardous road conditions and slippery walkways.
  
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• New York Weather: Snow Storm Moves Out but Could Disrupt Commute

  03-03-2019 20:00 via nytimes.com
  Temperatures will remain close to freezing across the area, which may mean hazardous road conditions and slippery walkways.
  
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• New York Weather: Snow in Forecast as Winter Storm Moves East

  03-03-2019 20:00 via nytimes.com
  Five to eight inches of snow are expected in the New York City area, likely causing delays for commuters on Monday morning.
  
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• New York Weather: N.Y.C. School Closings as Up to 10 Inches of Snow in Forecast

  03-03-2019 20:00 via nytimes.com
  Six to 10 inches of snow are expected in the New York City area, likely causing delays for commuters on Monday morning.
  
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• Winter Storm Tonight to Make for Messy Monday AM Commute

  03-03-2019 19:18 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  Another winter storm expected to hit the tri-state Sunday evening could dump anywhere from 5 to 8 inches of snow on some areas — and make for a messy Monday morning commute, Storm Team 4 says.Photo Credit: APThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Review: Mumford & Sons brings the entertainment

  03-03-2019 17:47 via timesunion.com
  ALBANY – On Saturday night, Mumford & Sons played the Times Union Center. A near sellout, it was the band's first show in the Capital Region since a sold-out SPAC concert in 2016. In support, the alt-folk ensemble brought Cat Power, the stage name for singer-songwriter Chan Marshall.
  
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• Ogden R. Reid, Herald Tribune Editor and Congressman, Dies at 93

  03-03-2019 17:37 via nytimes.com
  The scion of a newspaper publishing family, he later served in the House representing Westchester County, N.Y., switching from Republican to Democrat.
  
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• Ogden R. Reid, 93, Herald Tribune Editor and Congressman, Dies

  03-03-2019 17:37 via nytimes.com
  The scion of a newspaper publishing family, he later served in the House representing Westchester County, N.Y., switching from Republican to Democrat.
  
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• Capital Region will be clipped by winter storm

  03-03-2019 16:58 via timesunion.com
  It looks like a winter storm moving up through the Northeast Sunday night will trend south and save the Capital Region from the heaviest snow.The National Weather Service is predicting that New York City will be heaviest hit Sunday, as a winter storm warning has been issued starting at 1 p.m. for areas south of Newburgh.But for areas north of Albany County, an accumulation of two to four inches of snow is expected from early Sunday evening to early Monday morning.
  
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• Police investigate Cohoes woman's death

  03-03-2019 16:35 via timesunion.com
  COHOES — City police have confirmed they're investigating the death of a woman, and they are questioning someone in custody.WTEN News 10 is reporting Sunday morning that a person has been stabbed to death on Remsen Street.WNYT News Channel 13 is also reporting that a death investigation is happening at 258 Remsen.Police have one person is custody, although there have been no charges filed in relation to the incident.We will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Man charged in Cohoes killing

  03-03-2019 16:35 via timesunion.com
  COHOES — A city man was charged with second-degree murder Sunday in connection with the death of his girlfriend.Police have charged Andrew Lathrop, 23, in the death of Sara Pascale, 31.
  
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• Winter Storm Warnings Issued as Evening Snow Approaches

  03-03-2019 15:11 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  Another winter storm is expected to hit the tri-state Sunday evening — and it could dump anywhere from 5 to 8 inches of snow on some areas, Storm Team 4 says.Photo Credit: APThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Boy, 8, Dies After Fire Tears Through Queens Home: Officials

  03-03-2019 14:28 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  An 8-year-old boy died after a fire tore through a home in Queens, officials said.
  
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• Colonie dump expansion draws $40k state environmental fine

  03-03-2019 14:04 via timesunion.com
  ColonieThe state has fined the town of Colonie and the operator of its landfill near the Mohawk River nearly $40,000 for environmental violations stemming from a controversial expansion.Last month, the state Department of Environmental Conservation reached agreements with both the town and Capital Region Landfills Inc., which has operated the dump since 2011, over violations of stormwater rules.After expansion of the dump started in July 2018, over the objections of town officials across the Moh
  
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• Livery Cab Driver Fatally Stabbed: Police, Sources

  03-03-2019 13:45 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  A livery cab driver died after he was stabbed in the neck and torso in the Bronx on Saturday night, the NYPD and police sources said.Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
  
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• Winter Storm Warning Issued as Sunday Snow Approaches

  03-03-2019 11:37 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  Another winter storm is expected to hit the tri-state Sunday afternoon, which could dump another 6 inches of snow on New York City and even more in north and west of the city, Storm Team 4 says.Photo Credit: News 4This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Get Ready: Significant, Heavy Snow to Start Sunday Afternoon

  03-03-2019 05:36 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  Another winter storm is expected to hit the tri-state Sunday afternoon, which could dump another 6 inches of snow on New York City and even more in north and west of the city, Storm Team 4 says.Photo Credit: News 4This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Livery Cab Driver Found Stabbed Next to His Car: Sources

  03-03-2019 05:06 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  A livery cab driver was stabbed in the neck in the Bronx on Saturday night, police sources tell NBC 4 New York.Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
  
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• Woman Charged in Wild FDR Chase That Hurt 2 Cops: DA

  03-03-2019 04:24 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  A 23-year-old woman is in custody in connection with Thursday's wild chase and shooting on Manhattan's FDR Drive that left two cops hospitalized and part of the roadway shut down for hours, authorities said.Photo Credit: News 4 NY
  
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• SUV Drives Off Cliff in NJ, Stops When it Hits Tree: Police

  03-03-2019 03:31 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  An SUV drove off a road and partway down a cliff in New Jersey on Saturday, police said. One person was hurt.Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
  
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• RPI hockey loses first-period lead again, falls to Dartmouth

  03-03-2019 03:16 via timesunion.com
  TroyFor the second night in a row, the RPI hockey team suffered a second-period lapse and it cost the Engineers dearly.Leading 1-0 going into the second, RPI surrendered three goals in a span of 2 minutes, 50 seconds and went on to lose 5-2 to Dartmouth on Saturday at Houston Field House in the regular-season finale.
  
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• Woman Slashed on Subway in Midtown: NYPD

  03-03-2019 02:59 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  A woman was slashed on the face Saturday while riding the subway in midtown Manhattan, police say.Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
  
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• Siena basketball has MAAC first-round bye within grasp

  03-03-2019 02:12 via timesunion.com
  The Saints (15-15 overall, 10-7 MAAC) turn their attention to their regular-season finale at Niagara at 2 p.m. Sunday. They still can earn a first-round bye with a win over the Purple Eagles, or if Rider loses at Marist on Sunday.With a first-round bye, the Saints would be the No. 4 or the No. 5 seed and would play either Monmouth or Rider in a quarterfinal on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. If not, Siena would be the No. 6 seed and open with a first-round game on Thursday at 9 p.m. Then the Saints would
  
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• 1 Seriously Hurt in Fire at Upper West Side High Rise: FDNY

  03-03-2019 01:20 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  A fire at an Upper West Side highrise on Saturday afternoon left one person seriously injured, the FDNY said.Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
  
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• Manhole Fires Burn 9+ Hours in Brooklyn, Knock Out Power

  03-03-2019 01:02 via nbcnewyork.com
  
  Several manhole fires ignited in Brooklyn on Saturday, with one burning for more than nine hours, officials said.Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
  
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• Averill Park girls' basketball wins sixth straight Class A title

  03-03-2019 00:47 via timesunion.com
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  There were reminders on the court during Saturday's Section II Class A girls' basketball final of what Averill Park lost to graduation, especially during some spotty moments in the fourth quarter against Queensbury. As the game concluded at Hudson Valley Community College, reminders of the past where present to celebrate the latest installment of a Section II athletic dynasty.
  Averill Park, a program without a title prior to the arrival of coach Sean Organ, produced another defensive gem an
  
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• First wave of athletes announced for inaugural Aurora Games

  03-03-2019 00:36 via timesunion.com
  With tickets set to go on sale this week, the inaugural Aurora Games has received early commitments from nearly three dozen athletes for the international sports event to be held Aug. 20-25 at Times Union Center.
  Former world No. 1-ranked tennis player Garbine Muguruza of Spain and Olympic figure skater Ashley Wagner of the U.S. are among the athletes competing in the six-day festival.
  Six sports will be featured — one per day — matching athletes from North and South America against
  
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• Churchill: Albany buildings more victims of our throwaway culture

  03-03-2019 00:20 via timesunion.com
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  There's a tendency to give bad things that happen near the Governor's Mansion more than the usual significance.So, for example, a stabbing that happens within blocks of the Mansion is somehow considered, in the media and elsewhere, more poignant than one that happens in, say, West Hill. What a terrible thing – and so close to the governor's house!
  It's silly. A stabbing is a stabbing. The knife hurts the same no matter where you're standing.
  But I'll admit I wouldn't be writing abou
  
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• Union hockey tops Harvard on Senior Night

  03-03-2019 00:12 via timesunion.com
  SchenectadyIt was Senior Night at Messa Rink on Saturday, so it was a long night. It always is.And, when you have nine members of a senior class to honor, the postgame ceremony is going to take a while. To make sure the show is done right, it's most important that Union's hockey team puts a win on the board before the party starts.Mission accomplished. The Dutchmen closed out the regular season the right way, beating Harvard 4-3 in front of 1,986. It gave Union wins on back-to-back nights agains
  
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• North Greenbush Democrats expect primary for supervisor job

  03-03-2019 00:11 via timesunion.com
  NORTH GREENBUSH – The town's Democrats are headed to a June 25 primary for supervisor as two candidates seek to face the Republican candidate in the November general election.Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo has launched her own petition drive to get on the primary ballot after the North Greenbush Democratic Committee decided to endorse Ron Sinico as its candidate.Sinico has been the Democratic candidate for supervisor for the last two campaigns.
  
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• Defense helps lead Troy boys' basketball to Class A title

  03-03-2019 00:03 via timesunion.com
  Glens FallsSometimes it's the intensity of a defense, not the ability to put the ball in the hoop, that decides a basketball game.Troy's defense, alternating between aggressive man-to-man and zone, wore down Gloversville's high-scoring Dante Bouchard on Saturday, allowing the Flying Horses to post a 69-55 victory in the Section II Class A championship game at Cool Insuring Arena. It was Troy's first basketball championship since 2016.
  
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