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New York Gov. Hochul touts expansion of ‘red flag’ enforcement in wake of Buffalo mass shooting

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York recorded a major uptick in the use of the state’s red flag law following the deadly Buffalo mass shooting this spring.

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Hockey Australia Country Challenge attracts teams from across the country to Albany

Some of the country's finest regional athletes are showcasing their skills and running clinics in regional WA as part of the 2022 Hockey Australia Country Challenge.

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Cuomo sues NY AG Tish James, wants state to cover legal bills in trooper harass suit

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former governor Andrew Cuomo thinks New York taxpayers should be on the hook for his legal bills.

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Monster swell lashes WA's south coast as sightseers brace wet weather for a glimpse

The third cold front in as many days sweeps across Western Australia's south coast, bringing a swell of more than seven metres, and wind gusts topping 80 kilometres per hour at Albany.

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NY Gov. Hochul holds early double-digit lead over Republican opponent Rep. Lee Zeldin ahead of November general election: Siena poll

ALBANY, N.Y. — A pair of polls released early Tuesday show New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with a healthy lead over Lee Zeldin ahead of November’s general election.

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NY lawmakers call on Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams to issue state of emergency for monkeypox

ALBANY, N.Y. — A coalition of Manhattan lawmakers are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency as monkeypox infections continue to rise.

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Mira Mar landslip issues continue as consultants look for solution

As experts continue work to stablise the ground at the site of the Mira Mar landslip, Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington says it is unlikely the land will ever be used for housing again.

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Rep. Lee Zeldin back on campaign trail for NY governor after attack suspect released

ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin hit the campaign trail Friday, hours after an upstate man accused of attacking the Republican gubernatorial candidate was released without bail.

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New York records first US polio case in almost a decade

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York health officials confirmed Thursday that a case of polio was recently recorded in Rockland County, the first time the highly infectious virus has been reported in the U.S. since 2013.

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New York prepping for fall COVID-19 surge, not ruling out school mask rule, Gov. Hochul says

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York is prepping for a potential fall surge in COVID-19 cases when schools reopen by stockpiling tests and keeping mask mandates on the table, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday.

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Ships wait up to three weeks to load grain at Albany port after bumper WA crop

Cargo ships are waiting at anchor for up to three weeks off Albany port to load grain as bottlenecks slow the export of Western Australia's bumper harvest.

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NY cannabis regulators approve rules for retail marijuana sales, updates to medical program

ALBANY, N.Y. — State regulators approved rules Thursday governing New York’s soon-to-begin retail cannabis sales, ensuring the first batch of licenses will go to business owners with past pot convictions.

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Cruise ships to return to WA after two years of the pandemic

International cruise ships are set to return to regional WA for the first time since the start of the pandemic when the state's restrictions lift on October 1.

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Challenges ahead for NY’s new concealed carry gun laws including a review of social media accounts

ALBANY, N.Y. — Conservative lawmakers are preparing to challenge New York’s recently enacted gun laws in court, arguing rules requiring people to let officials access their social media accounts to assess “character and conduct” are unconstitutional.

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New York’s defunct ethics panel votes to release report on Cuomo’s $5.1 million book deal in final meeting

ALBANY, N.Y. — As its final action before being disbanded, New York’s much-maligned ethics panel voted Friday to release an outside report detailing its approval of a $5.1 million book deal for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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Agritourism trail spotlights Black farms in Southwest Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. — Tucked behind the wrought iron gates that line the frontage at 801 Old Pretoria Road is the stuff that retreat-style getaways are made of: an 1851 mansion appointed in period furniture available for rent as a wedding venue or other private event; farm acreage dotted with grapevines,…

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NYC’s iconic Times Square among ‘sensitive locations’ where guns to be banned in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Crossroads of the World is among the “sensitive places” where guns could be banned as lawmakers seek to strengthen New York’s gun laws in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a century-old concealed carry law.

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Carnivorous Albany pitcher plant threatened by poachers, but still baffles scientists

This carnivorous plant is the stuff of nightmares with curled teeth and a voracious appetite, but that doesn't protect it from poachers.

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New York Gov. Hochul previews gun bill, in response to Supreme Court’s ruling

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York gun owners will be barred from carrying firearms in a wide array of “sensitive locations,” and businesses must explicitly allow armed patrons under an agreement reached Wednesday between lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul.

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New York Gov. Hochul drubs fellow Democrats in low-turnout gubernatorial primary

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul sailed to victory Tuesday as she easily defeated a pair of Democratic primary opponents and took a step closer to becoming the first woman elected governor of New York.

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Explainer: What does the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade mean for New York

ALBANY, N.Y. — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade and roll back 50 years of federal abortion rights means dozens of states will move to restrict or ban access to the procedure.

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Republicans, NRA cheer US Supreme Court decision overturning New York concealed-carry restrictions

ALBANY, N.Y. — Republicans and gun lobbyists applauded the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday for striking down a longstanding New York law restricting the carrying of concealed firearms, calling it a win for gun owners in the Empire State.

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In honor of Juneteenth, New York enacts John Lewis Voting Rights Act to combat suppression and discrimination

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York celebrated Juneteenth and paid tribute to the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis on Monday by enacting sweeping new voter protections.

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Vital Albany hospital therapy pool closed due to COVID despite demand

A therapeutic pool at Albany hospital sits empty despite arthritis sufferers appealing to health authorities for its reopening.

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NY Appellate Court deems Assembly districts invalid but no change to June primary; new maps planned for 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — A Manhattan appellate court ruled Friday that Democrat-drawn state Assembly maps are unconstitutional and should be redrawn — just not this year.

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