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The arrest of an Albany County Sheriff's Investigator marks the Capital Region's first high-profile case of an officer being arrested for illegally using Flock cameras.
WAMC Programs
(Airs 9/10/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette:Senator Schumer travels to Plattsburgh to announce infrastructure funding, we’ll talk with the Albany Times Union's Sarah Trafton about the state of police reform, and State Comptroller DiNapoli releases two reports on the recovery of lower Manhattan as the country marks 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks.
New York Public Media
Passing on the tales of 9/11 takes all different forms.
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Despite severe flooding and vehicle restrictions, the 2026 New York State Fair drew 962,795 visitors over 13 days as officials mark the event a success.
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Even though oaks and Norway maples have shed leaves due to fungal diseases, there are plenty of other species that can put on a colorful show this fall.
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The Erie County Medical Examiner ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam a homicide. Federal lawmakers say DHS owes local investigators transparency and cooperation.
NPR News
An extremely well preserved fossil feather could reveal why some birds survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid, and others did not.
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An East of Eden adaptation, a reboot of A Different World, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson playing (possible) brothers ... Here's a sneak peek at what NPR critics will be watching in the next few months.
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President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, drawing a strong response from House Democrats.
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The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its future.