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08/13/2026

Mantello’s comments come hours after Flock announced on Thursday that it would reduce the default data retention period on its automatic license plate readers from 30 days to seven, among other changes.

Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello’s comments come hours after Flock Safety announced that it would reduce the default data retention period on its automatic license plate readers.

08/13/2026

Hawk Street, Swan Street, Dove Street — an eagle-eyed observer might notice a pattern to some of the roads in Albany. As it turns out, the story behind these streets gives a bird's-eye view of Albany's early days.

Lark Street, Dove Street, Eagle Street... Albany’s bird-named roads date back over 200 years—and birds are only half the story.

08/13/2026

Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes spoke with Biagio's aunt, Nikki Levardi, about what Boyne's departure means to her family.

Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes spoke with Biagio's aunt, Nikki Levardi, about what Boyne's departure means to her family.

08/13/2026

Earlier this week, the Dutchess County Legislature passed a ban on synthetic kratom products. But, as Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Elias Guerra reports, some say it doesn't go far enough.

In the years before Randy Wilson died, he was constantly spending money at convenience stores. His mom, Sandy, from Orange County, said she thought her 31-year-old son was buying food. But it turned out his coworkers had introduced him to kratom.

08/12/2026

It was standing-room only at Tuesday’s Gloversville Common Council meeting — dozens attending after a summer marked by violent acts by youth seemingly reached a breaking point this past weekend.

It was standing-room only at Tuesday’s Gloversville Common Council meeting — dozens attending after a summer marked by violent acts by youth seemingly reached a breaking point this past weekend.

08/12/2026

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08/12/2026

Vermont held its statewide primaries on Tuesday and most were for Democrats. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley broke down the results.

Vermont held its statewide primaries on Tuesday and most were for Democrats.

08/12/2026

Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes spoke with Berkshire Eagle reporter Nate Harrington about his reporting on Pittsfield's records archive, and how they remain relevant in daily life centuries after they were first filed.

Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes spoke with Berkshire Eagle reporter Nate Harrington about his reporting on Pittsfield's records archive, and how they remain relevant in daily life centuries after they were first filed.

08/12/2026

Tonko's comments come as the developers of the proposed Kenwood data center try to build public support at community meetings around the city.

Rep. Paul Tonko's comments come as the developers of the proposed Kenwood data center try to build public support in Albany.

08/12/2026

NYRA and Churchill Downs Inc. have announced that 2027 will see the start of the Thoroughbred Championship Series — a set of six races over five months that includes some of the biggest races in the sport, including two run in Saratoga.

The New York Racing Association and Churchill Downs Inc. have announced that 2027 will see the start of the Thoroughbred Championship Series — a set of six races over five months that includes some of the biggest races in the sport, including two run in Saratoga.