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Michael Okoniewski
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NYS Fair
The 2026 New York State Fair opens with daily vehicle bans from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., new Empire Room attractions, and classic traditions through Labor Day.
Josh Landes
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WAMC
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Jimmy Vielkind
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New York Public News Network
The Rensselaer County executive says he will not comply with the new law.
Samuel King
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New York Public News Network
Samuel King
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New York Public News Network
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Local, state, and federal agencies combined to seize cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl shipped from Puerto Rico to WNY for distribution. -
An Albany woman pledged her support to Islamic State and then talked with undercover federal agents about blowing up the New York State Capitol building, federal prosecutors allege. -
This year, we've seen a greater number of measles cases than we saw in all of 2025 across the country.
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Richard E. Aaron/Redferns
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Getty Images
The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
Cole Burston
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Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Voters in at least six states will soon decide ballot measures related to voter ID — the largest number of voter ID measures in a single year. The tally includes three prominent swing states. -
Investors will buy your life insurance policy today — and collect the payout when you die. -
What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.
