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A look at Albany City Hall in the evening.
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The Albany Common Council is set to consider a legislative amendment that would ease the city's affordable housing requirements for new construction.

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Patrick McFarland
Few people may have seen St. Elmo’s Fire, the mythical glow that appears on structures and ships at sea during thunderstorms.But a team of researchers has discovered the fabled phenomenon is quite common. You just need the right equipment to see it.And we’ll discuss two recent landmark court decisions against social media companies that are part of the national discussion over the negative impacts of tech on young people.

The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
New York Public Media
The Interstate 490 bridge is shown over the Genesee River with the downtown Rochester skyline seen through the arches.
Brian Sharp
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WXXI News
They say that the state is at a "inflection point" for families and small businesses due to rising costs.
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NPR
It's not just oil and gas that are affected by the Iran war. All sorts of shortages and price spikes are starting to pop up that stand to affect people's daily lives.