Andrew Pugliese

In the months since Bishop Mark O'Connell was installed to lead the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, a decision was handed down in the St. Clare’s pensioners trial, a settlement has been reached with child sex abuse survivors, and O’Connell has hit the road to see the 14-county diocese.

The book hitting store shelves Tuesday, June 16, takes readers from the start of the American republic in 1789 to the end of the nineteenth century through stories that engage topics such as political violence, fake news, and contested elections.

Legislature Minority Leader Frank Mauriello, R-Colonie, and Legislator Mark Robinson are set to formally introduce the bipartisan legislation on Monday.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy says the community wanted the arts center to be utilized again. He and land authority board Chair Alison Walsh called the deal, which is on a 90-day clock to close, a “win-win” for the Pine Hills neighborhood and the city of Albany.

Claire Hutton has launched into soccer stardom over the last three years. At 20, she recently became the youngest player to captain the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in 25 years. She reflects on the milestone, the growth of women’s sports and looks ahead to her potential participation in the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Br. Jacek Orzechowski, a Franciscan priest, recently visited the New York State Capitol to share his concerns with lawmakers about developments in the Middle East, but he is also engaging with Siena students to encourage them to stay informed and speak up if they feel the need to do so.

Calling the deal “an important first step in forming a chapter 11 plan” to help the diocese exit bankruptcy, the church made the settlement announcement Friday with the Official Committee of Tort Claimants. The Albany diocese filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023.

Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady has since confirmed he was the subject of the threats. WAMC’s Andrew Pugliese spoke with him Wednesday.

The FBI Albany Field Office says it found potential plans of violence at Siena when processing a cellphone 23-year-old Dawson Maloney used.