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NY Gov. Hochul claims she was blindsided by Benjamin indictment, on hunt for new lieutenant governor

ALBANY, N.Y. — Brian Benjamin’s indictment on federal bribery charges came as a “surprise” to Gov. Kathy Hochul, who claimed Wednesday she was caught off guard by the scandal that ensnared her hand-picked right-hand man.

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How Russia's war led to an unlikely meeting of two Ukrainian women taking shelter in regional WA

Daria and Vira were unknown to each other in Ukraine but since arriving in regional Australia to escape the Russian invasion their friendship has blossomed amid uncertainty.

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Albany tree house used for kids' birthday parties faces uncertain future after complaint

James McLean says the structure in Albany, WA, is perfectly safe, but worries that a single complaint could be another blow in the battle between screen time and green time.

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NY Gov. Hochul touts union support as Democratic opponents take aim at $220B state budget

ALBANY, N.Y. — With a week-late $220 billion budget in the books, Gov. Kathy Hochul spent Monday hosting a pair of labor-focused campaign rallies in the city.

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NYC has ‘more to do’ to fight crime after changes in bail reform, says Mayor Adams

NEW YORK — More can be done to crack down on crime in the city, even after Albany scaled back controversial bail reforms, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in an interview broadcast Sunday.

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New York’s $220 billion budget by the numbers and what it means for taxpayers’ wallets

ALBANY, N.Y. — While New York’s $220 billion budget was more than a few days late, no one can say it was a dollar short.

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NY judge extends stay on lower court ruling that tossed Dem-drawn redistricting maps

ALBANY, N.Y. — An upstate appellate judge said New York’s newly drawn congressional and legislative districts will remain in place for the time being.

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Anti-mask group face trial over pharmacy protest, alleged abuse of staff

Five anti-mask protesters have pleaded not guilty to charges relating to an incident at an Albany pharmacy in March.

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COVID-19 isolation a tough task for people sleeping rough in regional WA

Zachary Boxall faces plenty of challenges sleeping rough on the streets of Albany and one of his worries is what he would do if he caught the virus.

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Court ruling tossing New York’s Democratic-drawn redistricting maps on hold pending appeal

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Democrats were granted a stay Monday that put a hold on an upstate judge’s decision to strike down recently drawn congressional and legislative maps.

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Upstate judge tosses New York redistricting maps, orders Albany to redraw

ALBANY, N.Y. — An upstate Republican judge struck down New York’s recently drawn state and congressional maps, deeming them unconstitutional and handing Republicans a significant win.

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Report: Albany Men’s Basketball Coach Dwayne Killings Under Investigation for Incident With Player

The 2021–22 season was his first with the program.

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A look at what’s on and off the table for state budget as Gov. Hochul, New York Legislature near deal

ALBANY, N.Y. — While New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bail bombshell dominated budget talks in recent weeks, there are plenty of other big-ticket items and spending plans for review ahead of the April 1 fiscal deadline.

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George taught himself how to build an electric bike, car and yacht. He says anyone can do it

Meet the Albany man who is installing an electric motor in his four-wheel-drive. He's already made an electric bike for his girlfriend and is converting his dad's yacht to electric power.

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Cuomo takes aim at ‘extremists,’ bail reform and cancel culture during Bronx church appearance

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo unleashed a torrent of attacks Thursday, blaming “extremists” from the Democratic Party for his undoing and ranting about bail reforms he signed into law, during a visit to a Bronx church.

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NY comptroller audit confirms Cuomo’s Health Department undercounted nursing home COVID deaths

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Cuomo administration undercounted COVID deaths in nursing homes by at least 4,100 as the pandemic raged across the Empire State, according to an audit released by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Tuesday.

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Glover Art Prize organisers defend artist against claims she broke entry rule

The Glover Art Prize is hit by claims the Hanger's Choice winner broke the rules. Some critics say it doesn't feature a Tasmanian landscape. But organisers have defended the artist.

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Terminally ill WA man John Aylmore to attend his own living wake in Albany

This terminally ill father doesn't want a funeral when he passes, but his daughters have convinced him to hold a wake while he can still enjoy a party.

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Hundreds evacuated from Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre due to COVID case

Hundreds evacuated from Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre over suspected COVID case.

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Inside the luxury Bahamas resort Conor McGregor is staying at with Dee Devlin

The couple have traded their home in nearby Kildare for a 600-acre private community in the Bahamas called Albany

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ServiceWA COVID check-in app set-up proving to be a challenge for non-digital natives

More than 300 people are on a waitlist for Albany library's free help in setting up the WA government's COVID app, a process proving frustrating for some.

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Misery Beach, on Western Australia's south coast, named Tourism Australia Best Beach 2022

A stunning yet little-known beauty spot on Western Australia's south coast is named the nation's best by Tourism Australia.

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Hochul hosts interstate gun task force, names NY director of gun violence prevention office

ALBANY, N.Y. — Law enforcement officials and representatives from nine northeastern states gathered Wednesday near Albany to discuss violence, crime and the spread of illegal guns.

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Sheldon Silver, corrupt longtime New York Assembly speaker, dies at 77

NEW YORK — Sheldon Silver, a corrupt Manhattan politician who for most of his 21 years as state Assembly speaker took money from real estate developers and people sickened by a deadly disease, died Monday at age 77.

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New York AG James releases ‘final’ trove of transcripts, exhibits from Cuomo sex harass probe

ALBANY, N.Y. — Attorney General Letitia James’ office released the final batch of transcripts and videotaped interviews related to her office’s sexual harassment investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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