capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County
AJ Simon, University of Albany football player and NFL draft prospect, dies at 25
nydailynews.com/2024/04/17/aj-simon-university-of-albany-football-player-and-nfl-draft-prospect-dies-at-25/
Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star
- The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.
- No cause for his death has been disclosed.
- Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.
- Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.
Gov. Hochul outlines draft $237B budget that touches on housing but ignores NYC mayoral control of schools
nydailynews.com/2024/04/15/gov-hochul-outlines-draft-237b-budget-that-touches-on-housing-but-ignores-nyc-mayoral-control-of-schools/
Cyberattack Threatens to Delay Hochul’s $237 Billion N.Y. State Budget Even More: Days after lawmakers in Albany reached agreement on the framework of a $237 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/nyregion/kathy-hochul-new-york-budget-cyberattack.html
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, legislative leaders come to initial agreement on landmark housing deal
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/ny-gov-kathy-hochul-legislative-leaders-come-to-initial-agreement-on-landmark-housing-deal/
Nearly 36,000 NYS driver's licenses suspended for failing to take eye test: The DMV's greatest concern is about those who continue to drive with a suspended ...
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Dallas officials poised to approve deal to bring WNBA’s Dallas Wings to downtown arena
dallasnews.com/sports/wings/2024/04/20/dallas-officials-poised-to-approve-deal-to-bring-wnbas-dallas-wings-to-downtown-arena/
STEM Schools Among Top 20 in List of Colleges With the Highest ROI: Better outcomes often have less to do with prestige and more to do with fields of study.
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Texas should ban local government payouts, Dallas mayor says: Johnson in his weekly email newsletter to residents on Sunday called a severance clause in ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/04/15/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-state-lawmakers-should-ban-payouts-for-exiting-employees/
Albany lawmakers inch closer to landmark housing package -- and nobody loves it: State legislative negotiators appear to have reached a preliminary agreement on ...
nypost.com/2024/04/09/us-news/albany-close-to-landmark-pact-to-boost-nyc-housing-stock-curb-rents-sources/
Dallas mayor desperate for winning NFL team, so he’s trying to get the Chiefs: At least a Super Bowl team would be in Dallas ...
sbnation.com/nfl/2024/4/5/24121900/chiefs-relocation-dallas-mayor-nfl
Dallas Mayor Says Chiefs Have 'Serious Opportunity' to Relocate After Failed KC Vote
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LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft: Angel Reese of LSU said Wednesday she is declaring for the WNBA draft.
reuters.com/sports/lsu-star-angel-reese-declares-wnba-draft-2024-04-03/
Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
- LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.
- The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.
- The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.
- The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
IU women's basketball upset bid falls just short in Sweet 16 loss to No. 1 South Carolina
indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2024/03/29/iu-womens-basketball-rallies-but-falls-to-south-carolina-in-sweet-16-march-madness-indiana-hoosiers/73102782007/
Quick Glance: Long-range Shooting Elevates South Carolina's Dominance on the Road to Elite Eight
- South Carolina's impressive performance in long-range shooting adds a new dimension to their gameplay.
- The Gamecocks achieved a season-best 50% from the 3-point range against Indiana.
- With a strong inside-outside game strategy, South Carolina appears nearly unbeatable.
- Despite being a young team, South Carolina has shown they can find solutions in challenging situations.
Oregon State leaned hard on defense and earned its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019 Sunday in Gill Coliseum.
The Beavers shut down Nebraska’s prolific ... Show more www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2024/03/oregon-state-women-bound-for-sweet-16-after-grinding-out-a-61-51-win-over-nebraska.html
Oregon State kicks off four days of women’s NCAA Tournament regional play in Albany, New York, when the Beavers face Notre Dame at 11:30 a.m ... Show more www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2024/03/tip-off-time-set-for-oregon-state-notre-dame-womens-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-game.html
Three points: Sports columnist Scott Rabalais breaks down LSU-Iowa in the Elite Eight
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/scott-rabalais-three-thoughts-on-the-lsu-iowa-game/article_4a7fbe64-fb29-5754-ae1d-c2b85068a878.html
No. 3 Oregon State Beavers vs. No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Women’s NCAA tournament live updates, TV and
oregonlive.com/beavers/2024/03/no-3-oregon-state-beavers-vs-no-2-notre-dame-fighting-irish-womens-ncaa-tournament-live-updates-tv-and-streaming-information.html
How to watch No. 1 South Carolina vs. Oregon State in NCAA Elite Eight: Coach Dawn Staley, South Carolina Gamecocks play second round of 2024 March Madness vs ...
star-telegram.com/sports/college/ncaa/article287237060.html
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks heads to Albany to push for mayoral control: David Banks said Tuesday most discussion with lawmakers centered on ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/02/nyc-schools-chancellor-david-banks-heads-to-albany-to-push-for-mayoral-control/
What Oregon State coach Scott Rueck said about Sunday’s Elite 8 game against No. 1 South Carolina
oregonlive.com/beavers/2024/03/what-oregon-state-coach-scott-rueck-said-about-sundays-elite-8-game-against-no-1-south-carolina.html
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Valpo U considers cuts to graduate, undergraduate programs with low enrollment: Valparaiso University announced Friday it is considering cuts in undergraduate ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/01/valpo-u-considers-cuts-to-graduate-undergraduate-programs-with-low-enrollment/
Photos: Iowa and Colorado media day in Albany ahead of Sweet 16 game : Photos from the Iowa and Colorado media day at MVP Arena in Albany, New York on Friday ...
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Paid articlePaid No. 3 Oregon State Beavers vs. No. 14 Eastern Washington Eagles: NCAA women’s basketball tournament live upda
oregonlive.com/beavers/2024/03/no-3-oregon-state-beavers-vs-no-14-eastern-washington-eagles-ncaa-womens-basketball-tournament-live-updates.html
Paid articlePaid Albany Democrats must pass Good Cause Eviction: In the 2022 midterm elections, New York Democrats suffered what can generously be described as a disappointing ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/29/albany-democrats-must-pass-good-cause-eviction/
NYC pols push state to fix decades-old law blamed for preventing much-needed housing as highlighted by Post probe
nypost.com/2024/03/19/us-news/nyc-pols-push-state-to-fix-decades-old-law-blamed-for-preventing-much-needed-housing-as-highlighted-by-post-probe/
Scott Rabalais: This LSU women's basketball team is fine if you cast it in villain's role
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-womens-basketball-team-fine-cast-in-villains-role/article_7dbd0dbb-62d6-5022-9616-3263c36ba1c6.html
New York Lawmakers Weigh Funding for Broken Guardianship System: As legislators negotiate a budget worth hundreds of billions of dollars, advocates wonder ...
propublica.org/article/new-york-lawmakers-weigh-funding-for-guardianship-system
Caitlin Clark returns to action Saturday as Iowa meets Colorado in women's NCAA Tournament
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Oregon State faces Notre Dame in women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game on Friday in Albany, NY. What can we expect? Our Beavers reporter Nick Daschel has the ... Show more www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2024/03/a-year-away-oregon-states-roster-stocked-with-youth-but-time-to-strike-is-now-in-an-era-of-player-mobility.html #GoBeavs #Pac12 #Sweet16 #MarchMadness
Gov. Hochul proposed to permanently allow alcohol-to-go sales from bars and restaurants in a move that would cement one of the more popular innovations to come ... Show more tinyurl.com/2xy9smnf #longisland #longislandny #liny #longislandnewyork #nassaucountyny #suffolkcountyny #albany #albanyny #kathyhochul #alcoholtogo #nystate #newyorkstate #linkinbio
More NYC red light cameras will save lives, says DOT chief in plea to Albany: NYC DOT chief Ydanis Rodriguez wants Albany pols to expand New York City's ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/22/more-nyc-red-light-cameras-will-save-lives-says-dot-chief-in-plea-to-albany/
FINAL BRACKETOLOGY: www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/30423107/ncaa-women-bracketology-2024-women-college-basketball-projections Who's in and who's out? Surprises will likely come when the women's NCAA tournament bracket is revealed (8 ET ... Show more
Wall Street Pushes Back on New York’s Latest Sovereign Debt Bill: Tension is rising between Wall Street and New York lawmakers over a state bill meant to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-13/wall-street-pushes-back-on-new-york-s-latest-sovereign-debt-bill
Mayor Adams asks NY lawmakers to shoulder half of migrant costs in Albany visit: Mayor Adams visited Albany on Tuesday to asking New York lawmakers commit to ...
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BRACKETOLOGY: www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/30423107/ncaa-women-bracketology-2024-women-college-basketball-projections USC's Pac-12 tournament title and Iowa's Big Ten championship should do it: With a week to go before Selection Sunday, the No ... Show more
Memo to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson: Dallas needs a civic leader, not a political partisan
dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2024/03/10/memo-to-dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-dallas-needs-a-civic-leader-not-a-political-partisan/
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says $2.4 Billion Is Not Enough for Migrant Crisis: Mayor Eric Adams told state lawmakers in Albany that New York City needed $4 ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/06/nyregion/adams-albany-migrant-crisis.html
A rotten system for sovereign debt restructuring needs fixing: The state of New York is right to push for reform, despite objections from Wall Street
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Paid articlePaid Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he voted for Donald Trump for president in 2024 primary
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Search for new Dallas city manager begins as council weighs options: At least a half-dozen community organizations plan to encourage the Dallas City Council to ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/02/26/search-for-new-dallas-city-manager-begins-as-council-mulls-options/
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson touts switch to Republican Party: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's podcast offered Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson a megaphone to conservatives as ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/02/28/party-switching-dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-touts-republican-principles-on-ted-cruz-podcast/
Does Eric Johnson even want to be Dallas mayor?: Eric Johnson is the Mayor who wasn't there. He is either late, leaves early or never attends meetings ...
dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/02/27/does-eric-johnson-even-want-to-be-mayor/
City manager replacement: Mayor, City Council seem to differ on next steps: The Dallas City Council will meet Feb. 27 for a special called meeting to name an ...
dallasnews.com/news/2024/02/22/city-manager-replacement-mayor-city-council-seem-to-differ-on-next-steps/
City manager’s exit gives Dallas the fresh start it needs: Clashes between Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager T.C. Broadnax were avoidable.
dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2024/02/23/broadnax-resignation-is-an-opportunity-to-reset-dallas-city-hall-leadership/
Dallas Mayor paid campaign money to firm tied to his Republican group: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson won reelection in May, then started paying a consulting firm run ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/02/21/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-paid-campaign-money-to-firm-tied-to-his-new-republican-group/
Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyers Argue for New York Trial Do-Over: Attorneys for Harvey Weinstein say he didn't get a fail trial in 2020 New York case and argue ...
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/harvey-weinstein-appeal-new-york-rape-conviction-1235825117/
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson recall petition likely to fail, lead organizer says: The lead organizer of a petition attempting to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/02/19/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-recall-petition-likely-to-fail-lead-organizer-says/
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson releases statement on divorce: The mayor said in a statement to The Dallas Morning News on Thursday that he had intended to keep the ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/02/15/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-says-he-regrets-other-people-being-dragged-into-divorce/
‘Flatmates put a tenner in her card’: readers on their most memorable Valentine’s Days
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/14/flatmates-put-a-tenner-in-her-card-readers-on-their-most-memorable-valentines-days
'Super speeders' who collect 100 or more tickets make up a growing share of NYC's speed camera violations, a study shows trib.al/FXiLvJi
Dopkins absorbs BST wealth management practice: Two firms in Albany and Buffalo, New York, have agreed to a revenue-sharing arrangement.
accountingtoday.com/news/dopkins-absorbs-bst-wealth-management-practice
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New Albany cook dishes on Gordon Ramsay, 'Next Level Chef' appearance, homemade food brand
dispatch.com/story/entertainment/television/2024/01/29/q-and-a-monika-arora-of-new-albany-to-appear-on-next-level-chef-feb-1/72350867007/
Johnson defends Trump’s ‘poisoning’ immigrant remark: ‘It’s not hateful’: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended former President Trump’s “poisoning the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4393941-johnson-defends-trumps-poisoning-immigrant-remark-its-not-hateful/
State of the city in the state: Albany has too much control over NYC: In January 1979, at the start of his second year as mayor, Ed Koch decided that like the ...
nydailynews.com/2024/01/25/state-of-the-city-in-the-state-albany-has-too-much-control-over-nyc/
Californians love Texan life, boasts the mayor of Dallas. Here's why.: Eric Johnson proudly talked about the (unsurprising) things drawing Americans ...
businessinsider.com/eric-johnson-mayor-says-californians-moving-texas-big-reasons-2024-1
New York Gov. Hochul to unveil state budget proposal on Tuesday: On Tuesday, Gov. Hochul is due to present her spending plan, setting off months of haggling with ...
nydailynews.com/2024/01/14/new-york-gov-hochul-to-unveil-state-budget-proposal-on-tuesday/
Mayor calls on Albany to push through housing plan as he touts NYC affordable housing numbers
nydailynews.com/2024/01/18/mayor-calls-on-albany-to-push-through-housing-plan-as-he-touts-nyc-affordable-housing-numbers/
Former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88: Trailblazing former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has died at 88. The nurse from Texas helped bring ...
apnews.com/article/eddie-bernice-johnson-dead-b72ea50b8f6bba4dd24768616f7ade4f
Key takeaways from Mayor Adams’ budget plan for NYC: Amid much better revenue flow than predicted, Mayor Adams announced Tuesday that the city won't be ...
nydailynews.com/2024/01/16/key-takeaways-from-mayor-adams-budget-plan-for-nyc/
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson facing recall effort: Davante Peters, a Dallas health store owner who has run for City Council three times, said he has received a ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/01/09/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-facing-recall-effort/
Blakeman, Hochul trade jabs on Albany's involvement in Long Island affairs: The Republican Nassau County executive attacked state leaders during a breakfast ...
newsday.com/business/blakeman-hochul-lia-p2e7fprl
Pushback growing over mayoral control of NYC schools with renewal up for debate in Albany
nydailynews.com/2024/01/07/pushback-growing-adams-mayoral-control-nyc-public-schools-renewal-albany/
New Albany dominates 2023's top home sales: New Albany accounts for eight of the 11 priciest central Ohio homes sold in 2023.
dispatch.com/story/business/real-estate/2023/12/28/most-expensive-central-ohio-home-sales-of-2023-start-above-3-million/71838300007/
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson a rare sight at DFW board meetings: Johnson missed 22 of 32 meetings between January 2021 and December 2023 — nearly 70% — a review of ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/01/31/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-rarely-attends-dfw-airport-board-meetings-records-show/
N.Y. lawmakers head back to Albany for start of 2024 legislative session; housing in focus
nydailynews.com/2024/01/01/n-y-lawmakers-headed-back-to-albany-for-start-of-2024-legislative-session/
A plan to invest $1 billion to expand chip research activities in Albany, N.Y., is aimed at drawing $9 billion in corporate investment ... Show more
California’s down payment assistance lottery reopens for first-time homebuyers: Homebuyers will have until April to find a state-approved lender and start ...
ocregister.com/2024/01/18/dream-for-all-down-payment-assistance-for-first-time-california-homebuyers-relaunches-with-new-lottery/
California’s down payment assistance lottery reopens for first-time homebuyers: Homebuyers will have until April to find a state-approved lender and start ...
ocregister.com/2024/01/19/dream-for-all-down-payment-assistance-for-first-time-california-homebuyers-relaunches-with-new-lottery/
Man fires shotgun outside Jewish temple in Albany : Officials say a man fired a shotgun twice outside a Jewish temple in upstate New York ...
apnews.com/article/jewish-temple-shots-albany-new-york-hanukkah-cd1c44c4829e699a42eeaa87ef0e5373
Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Dies at 88: DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Trailblazing longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a nurse from Texas who helped bring ...
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Lawmakers to consider Adams approach to class size as they weigh mayoral control
politico.com/news/2024/01/11/adams-public-school-class-size-00134894
It took 2 years, 5 deaths for 18-year-old's killing to be solved. This is what happened
cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2023/12/13/teen-was-killed-3-years-ago-heres-why-it-took-5-deaths-to-solve-case/71847023007/
Dallas reveals location of 5 new green spaces on unused city land: The Dallas Greening Initiative will create a new green space in each of the 14 City Council ...
dallasnews.com/news/commentary/2024/01/09/dallas-reveals-location-of-first-five-new-green-spaces-on-unused-city-owned-land/
NYC mayor, hobbled by a tough 2023, prepares to head to Albany: Mayor Eric Adams is preparing to ask Albany lawmakers for a suite of legislative fixes at a time ...
politico.com/news/2024/01/08/eric-adams-albany-legislation-00134236
Puss in Boots takes to the stage at Albany Theatre with all-Coventry cast: The community panto starts today (Saturday 6)
coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/theatre-news/puss-boots-takes-stage-albany-28392964
WSJ News Exclusive | New York Joins IBM, Micron in $10 Billion Chip Research Complex
wsj.com/tech/new-york-joins-ibm-micron-in-10-billion-chip-research-complex-475437b3
College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York to Close After 2023-2024 Academic Year: Another private college in New York is shutting its doors after struggling ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-01/yet-another-new-york-college-to-close-creating-pinch-in-albany
NC travel agent booked a cruise for clients, but allegedly took the trip himself: A North Carolina travel agent is accused of stealing over $25 ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/article283781648.html
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