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An audit led by Troy police was supposed to help settle a disagreement on how to regulate Flock cameras. Instead, Troy officials can’t seem to agree on whether the audit is sufficient.
WAMC Programs
(Airs 07/31/26 @ 3 p.m. & 08/02/26 @ 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 the new cast of 60 Minutes, an analysis of the White House Correspondents dinner, and much more.
New York Public Media
New York’s new Medical Aid in Dying law takes effect on Wednesday,and groups challenging the law in courtreceivedmixed resultsthis week.
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The controversial plant in the Finger Lakes has rebranded with a new business model that may conflict with Gov. Kathy Hochul's pause on new data centers.
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New York State’s top energy regulator is moving to implement consumer protections in the state budget, which could have an impact on your home power bill.
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A New York state initiative to reduce fossil fuel reliance and bolster alternative fuel advancements is getting a financial boost.
NPR News
A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.
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Nebraska's Medicaid director, in an exclusive interview with nonprofit news organization Tradeoffs, said roughly 200 people will lose health coverage on Aug. 1.
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Olivia Wilde plays an artist who initiates a wildly inappropriate sexual relationship with her younger employee. But between the sex scenes, there are thoughtful conversations about age and intimacy.
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His Spidey senses are evolving and he misses his friends.