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Former Shenendehowa star Ian Anderson tosses scoreless inning in MLB return Shenendehowa High School graduate Ian Anderson – who won a World Series in 2021 – tossed a scoreless inning for the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Ian Anderson made his first MLB regular-season appearance since 2022 on Tuesday night. The former Shenendehowa star tossed a 1-2-3 7th inning with 2 strikeouts in his debut with the Los Angeles Angels:

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Hudson Valley yeshivas expect loss of status, state funding over education standards Six New York City yeshivas lose school status, state funding over education standards. Yeshivas in Orange, Rockland counties are expecting similar actions.

Six yeshivas have been told that they are no longer legally considered schools as the state Education Department begins to enforce regulations designed to ensure every student receives a “sound, basic education.” (📝 @bykathleenmoore.bsky.social )

NY could feel Canada's 25% increase on electricity in response to Trump's trade war Ontario slaps 25% increase on electricity to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war

Ontario's premier imposed a 25 tariff on electricity the province exports to the U.S. — New York very much included — and placed the blame squarely on Trump's shambolic trade actions, whether implemented or threatened. Via @apnews.com

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Central Warehouse demolition contract to be awarded Tuesday The Advance Albany County Alliance expected to vote Tuesday to approve a $14.6 million bid to demolish the downtown eyesore.

The price tag is set. The Advance Albany County Alliance is scheduled to award a $14.6 million bid Tuesday to demolish Central Warehouse.

Delgado won't seek reelection, says 'all options are on the table' The announcement by the lieutenant governor is the strongest indication yet that he may seek to challenge Kathy Hochul in a Democratic primary.

Delgado won't seek reelection, says 'all options are on the table'

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YouTube video by Times Union Revisiting Lake Placid on the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Olympics

On the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid, The Times Union's @jess-on-ice.com & @rickmarshall.com visited the upstate NY village to experience some Olympic history.⁠ Watch the video below:
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Go ahead and start your day with a damn fine cup of coffee.

YouTube video by Times Union "Life of Pi" tiger Richard Parker takes puppetry to a new level

With "Life of Pi" at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady this week, @rickmarshall.com visited the theater to have a close encounter with Richard Parker, the amazing Bengal tiger puppet featured in the show. Here's a look at our experience. You can learn more at the article below!

Police departments must disclose unsubstantiated complaints, New York Court of Appeals rules Those New York records can only be withheld if they’re determined to be an invasion of the officer’s personal privacy that can't be redacted.

New: Police departments can not withhold unsubstantiated complaints made against officers from the public, the Court of Appeals rules.
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Inmate uprising at Riverview as NY prison strikes enter 4th day Correction officers retreated from inmate dorms at Riverview Correctional Facility in St. Lawrence County early Thursday during an uprising during strikes.

Correction officers retreated from inmate dorms at Riverview Correctional Facility in St. Lawrence County early Thursday during an uprising that may have been triggered by the ongoing strikes affecting operations at more than 30 state prisons across New York.

Lockdown that helped trigger NY prison protests under investigation Prison strikes spread to additional facilities across New York Wednesday as governor called up National Guard; State Police are also assisting with security

BREAKING: Investigators are looking into the lockdown at Collins Correctional that helped trigger a wave of wildcat strikes by correction officers. The probe is examining whether a sergeant was justified in ordering guards to retreat from a dorm area. Brendan Lyons reports.

Jack LaSota, aka 'Ziz,' arrested in Western Maryland Leader of group connected to death of U.S. Border Patrol agent and five other fatalities charged with trespassing, weapons offense.

Jack LaSota, aka "Ziz," the leader of a group allegedly connected to six deaths including the shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent last month in Vermont, has been arrested in western Maryland. h/t to @thebaltimorebanner.com for initial report. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Also today from Brendan: Prosecutors have grouped those involved in the beating death of Robert Brooks into 3 “tiers” — those who meted out violence; those who assisted by holding him down, hauling him around; and those who stood by and did nothing to stop the violence.

Sealed indictment handed up against officers in beating death of Robert Brooks A grand jury in Oneida County has handed up charges against correction officers involved in the Dec. 9 beating of an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility

BREAKING: A grand jury in Oneida County has handed up charges against correction officers involved in the Dec. 9 fatal beating of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility. Brendan Lyons reports.

Rebuilding Albany: Kerwyn Kirton’s mission to increase homeownership With a focus on community empowerment and breaking down barriers to home ownership, Kerwyn Kirton aims to reshape the South End’s future.

A New York City transplant born in Trinidad, Kirton values the history, architecture, and vibrant community of Albany’s South End. As a real estate agent, property manager, and investor, he believes the key to revitalization lies in access to homeownership.

We're really finding out that SDNY has some pretty good writers.

Mother of 'Baby Moses' to plead guilty to manslaughter in baby's death Keri S. Mazzuca, initially charged with murder in the 1997 death of a newborn baby whose body was found in Washington Park, will plead to manslaughter

The mother of "Baby Moses," a newborn found dead in Washington Park in 1997, will plead guilty to manslaughter Thursday afternoon. Brendan Lyons recaps the nearly three-decade investigation that finally reached resolution after a new analysis of the infant's DNA.

I loved getting this tour of MiSci's vault. I'm planning to roll out more video segments down the road, as I recorded *so much* during the tour. MiSci really is a local treasure. Thanks for hosting me, @chunter44.bsky.social!

EmpirePlowza, Plowasaurus among winning name for snowplows Albany County announces the new names voters picked for seven county plows. More than 2,000 ballots cast.

After wandering for years in Albany County's snowy wilderness without identities, seven lucky snowplows are about to get names.

Armed with a drone, retired investigator finds missing Adirondack pets In the past year, Chad Tavernia has rescued over 40 dogs in the Adirondacks using thermal images from drones.

On Christmas Eve, Chad Tavernia got a call from a woman about her golden retriever. Its leash had snapped, and the dog had run off, dragging 20 feet of leash. Within 10 minutes, Tavernia found the dog about 1,000 feet behind the woman’s home, stuck in the snow.

Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark | Substack An exclusive look inside the day’s developments in New York government and politics. Click to read Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

One year ago today, the @timesunion.com and Hearst took a chance on me and launched Capitol Confidential, more affectionately known as CapCon: www.capitolconfidential.com

We started from scratch and have been so grateful to all our subscribers. We've only continued to grow! (1/4)

Bethlehem grad Hutton gets USWNT soccer call A Bethlehem graduate and Kansas City Current player, Claire Hutton is 19 years old.

Hutton was named Tuesday to the USWNT roster for the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, which starts for the United States with a Feb. 20 game against Colombia in Houston.

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YouTube video by Times Union Times Union staffers sampled the revamped Mountain Brew lager from Stewart's Shops 🍻

Stewart's Shops' Mountain Brew beer is back, but does Paradox Brewery's new recipe elevate the brew? Watch the Times Union's Kelsey Brown and @rickmarshall.com give it a taste test in the video below. You can learn more about the beer at the link here:
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I interviewed Tituss Burgess this week. No, he didn't sing about Pinot Noir... or anything else. We talked a lot about the importance of great teachers, though. And some of the projects he's hoping to get around to one day.

Oh, and we also talked about his show tonight in Saratoga Springs.

Amid rising popularity of digital games, Troy's Pastime Legends faces uncertain future Pastime Legends faces challenges as consumers increasingly decide to purchase video games online.

Pastime Legends once had a Lark Street location in Albany that closed in 2022 due to a lack of sales following the coronavirus pandemic. If the Troy location continues to struggle with sales, it could meet the same fate.
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Colonie man charged in federal murder-for-hire plot at hog farm The complaint alleges 57-year-old Jeal Sutherland offered to pay an FBI informant to kill a romantic rival and feed the body to pigs

"The would-be hitman was ready to kill. In exchange for $1,450 and a bottle of Wild Turkey bourbon, he’d murder the victim, borrow a van from a nun and feed the body to hogs at a farm in Pennsylvania."
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A 40-caliber Glock and .380-caliber, a ballistic helmet, a night-vision monocular, two full-face respirators, 48 rounds of hollow-point bullets, two-way radios, and electronic devices were found in the stopped vehicle.

518 Foodies ‘paused’ as it responds to barrage of critics Administrators of private Facebook group deny pay-to-play practices with restaurants

The Facebook group 518 Foodies was "paused" a day after its owner filed a lawsuit against local restaurateurs who were former marketing clients. The owner's attorney said the pause was due to a barrage of criticism including threats. www.timesunion.com/food/article...