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Vazquez’s murder was the result of an “ongoing interpersonal feud” that stemmed from last year’s July 4 shooting, although Vazquez was not involved in that violence, Police Chief Brendan Cox said. He declined to comment on Mims’ motive.
WAMC Programs
(Airs 07/10/26 @ 3 p.m. & 07/12/26 @ 6 p.m.) The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with former Times Union Editor, current Upstate American, Substack columnist Rex Smith, Judy Patrick, former Editor of The Daily Gazette and former Vice President for Editorial Development for the New York Press Association, and Barbara Lombardo, Adjunct Professor at the University at Albany and former Editor of The Saratogian. On this week’s Media Project, Rex, Judy, and Barbara talk about the transition to video for all media, including print, why the issue of prior restraint is important to journalism, and much more.
New York Public Media
New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.
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Residents and businesses near the state’s largest landfill contemplate moving as the landfill continues to operate more than five years past its closing date.
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A federal judge denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction that would have shielded them from state oversight.
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Former DEC engineer and Goodyear whistleblower is honored, SNAP cuts raise food insecurity concerns and Buffalo's Disability Pride Festival returns this July.
NPR News
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old Mexican national who worked in construction for more than three decades. The father of three was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after they attempted to pull him over.
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We're in that phase of summer pop doldrums when the same songs seem to be on repeat week after week. Can Stella Lefty, Yung Miami or Malcolm Todd make a run to crack the top 10?
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A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens worry they'll be next.
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Meet Count Binface: the challenger from another planet taking on Nigel Farage as questions over the Reform UK leader's finances overshadow his election comeback.