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GE challenges tax assessment for Niskayuna research facility
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GE Aerospace could pay significantly less in property taxes to the Town of Niskayuna if their petition is successful.
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Amid power struggle at Levon Helm Studios, many in the music community are rallying behind Amy Helm
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New social media rules signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, right, and crafted by state Attorney General Letitia James, left, go into effect in January.
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NY social media users face new age authentication requirement starting in January
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A U.S. Capitol Police honor guard stands watch around the casket during a Congressional tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.
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In a day of tributes, Lindsey Graham is remembered as a tireless Washington mainstay
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Springfield City Council looks to make amends on food truck rules
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Antiques with Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas 7/28/26
Antiques experts Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas join us to answer your questions. Josh Landes hosts.
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Disabilities Beat: Buffalo celebrates 36th ADA anniversary with Disability Pride Festival
Emyle Watkins
On Friday, July 24, Buffalo celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, at RiverWorks with the annual Disability Pride Festival.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (left) and Congressman Tim Kennedy (right) speak in Buffalo on July 28, 2026.
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Jeffries, Kennedy call for reverse on Medicaid cuts
I'Jaz Ja'ciel
Lawyers for Hadi Matar delivered their final arguments on Friday. Jurors delivered a guilty verdict after deliberating for less than 2 hours.
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Rushdie attacker chooses not to testify as both sides rest in federal terrorism trial
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Odie Porter announces candidacy for Seneca Nation President.
Odie Porter announces candidacy for Seneca Nation President, endorsed by current president
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FILE - A Realbotix humanoid robot, center, speaks with attendees at a Realbotix booth during the CES tech show Jan. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas.
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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
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A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns.
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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
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More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?
Stephan Bisaha
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As extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safe
Scott Neuman