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Albany Times Union reporter Sarah Trafton recently took a deep dive into where things stand with the state's police reform initiatives.
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Booker Prize-winning novelist Marlon James returns to Jamaica with 'The Disappearers.' Set in Kingston in 1988, the novel follows eight gay men whose lives are forever changed by a brutal attack.James joins us to talk about friendship, violence, identity, survival and a story that asks what it means to disappear.
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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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Vendor Jim Hasbrouck brings extreme deep-fried creations like 'The Defibrillator' and simple acts of kindness to fairgoers at the New York State Fair.
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For the first time, visitors to the NYS Fair can learn about the responsible consumption of cannabisOrganizers call the Green Standard Alliance booth at the NYS Fair a major milestone for the state's cannabis industry, focusing on safety and education.
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The Herkimer Diamond quartz crystal found in Upstate NY is as clear as a diamond and, some claim, rarer.
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Bunch has spent the last few months defending the Smithsonian against attacks from President Trump. In a statement, Bunch says he leaves with "mixed emotions."
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In 2024, the ruling Taliban pledged to use flogging as well as stoning to punish people for not following certain of their precepts — committing adultery, running secret schools for girls. Have they followed through?
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Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now.
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A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.