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Republicans slam New York Attorney General James over openness to bail reform

ALBANY, N.Y. — Republicans are crying foul over Attorney General Letitia James’ openness to amending New York’s cashless bail system.

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The NLRB rules in favor of Blizzard Albany union vote

The Blizzard Albany union vote has a clear path forward after the NLRB dismissed Activision Blizzard’s petition against the QA team’s efforts

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Zeldin gaining ground on Hochul in ‘competitive’ NY governor’s race, polls show

ALBANY, N.Y. — A pair of new polls show Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead over U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin in the New York governor’s race narrowing as Election Day nears and crime remains voters’ biggest concern.

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Amazon workers reject union bid in upstate New York

Warehouse workers near Albany, New York, cast 406 votes — or about 66% — against the union, giving the company enough support to push back the labor group.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blow to Amazon union drive as New York workers reject latest bid

Warehouse workers near Albany vote against forming a union by nearly two to one margin

The Guardian - US

Workers at Amazon warehouse near Albany overwhelmingly reject union bid

It deals a major blow to the Amazon Labor Union, which was officially formed in April.

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Rep. Lee Zeldin downplays support from Trump as texts reveal his proximity to election denial push

ALBANY, N.Y. — Lee Zeldin downplayed an endorsement from former President Donald Trump on Monday as texts emerged showing the Long Island congressman was in touch with the former president’s team amid efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Labor-backed super PAC slams NY governor candidate Zeldin over Jan. 6 in ad featuring brother of officer who died

ALBANY, N.Y. — A new ad from a union-backed super PAC ties Lee Zeldin to the Jan. 6 insurrection and accuses the Republican gubernatorial candidate of putting “politics before the police.”

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New York’s gun-free zones remain in effect pending appeal of lawsuit challenging new law

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s strict new gun rules, including limits on where legal firearms can be carried, will remain in effect as a legal battle over the law plays out.

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Opening of Albany cancer treatment clinic delayed again

Patients will have to continue travelling long distances for treatment as a campaigner slams the repeated setbacks the facility has faced.

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Albany's southern right whales focus of research after being hunted 'almost to extinction'

A community famous for whaling is now facilitating an ambitious research project designed to help protect a species under threat.

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New York Wind Project Drops Federal Funding To Avoid Federal Permitting Headaches

The Port of Albany will forgo more than $29 million in federal funding for the delayed $300 million project.

Reason

Judge rules New York’s bipartisan redistricting commission can redraw Assembly maps

ALBANY, N.Y. — The commission tasked with drawing up New York’s political boundaries is getting another crack at recrafting the state’s Assembly districts.

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‘People feel intimidated’: the battle to unionize second US Amazon warehouse

Wages and safety concerns are behind the push but the company is fighting fiercely to defeat the union drive, workers say

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Albany house fire leaves family homeless as dad braves flames to save daughters

An Albany man's quick thinking helped get his family out unharmed, but they now face a tough search for a new home during a rental crisis.

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Former New York Gov. Cuomo announces a new political action committee, a ‘candid’ podcast and gun safety push in comeback attempt

ALBANY, N.Y. — Disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo is starting a political action committee — and a podcast.

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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul maintains 17 point lead over Zeldin in latest Siena College poll

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Republican challenger Lee Zeldin by 17 points and is gaining ground among suburban voters as Election Day approaches, according to a new Siena College poll.

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Hochul signs student loan forgiveness legislation for New York public servants

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York is making it easier for public servants to get relief from student loans.

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Albany kebab shop's job ad for 'girls only' sparks discussion on gender discrimination

A West Australian kebab shop asks for "girls only" in an employment ad with the owner saying it is because girls are "more gentle and friendly".

WEKU

Amazon warehouse workers in Albany will vote on unionization in October

About 400 workers will vote on whether to join the upstart Amazon Labor Union, which in the spring won a historic vote to form the company's first unionized U.S. warehouse in Staten Island.

Tribune News Service

Cuomo files formal misconduct complaint against AG James, sex harass investigators

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is following through on his threat to file a misconduct complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James and the independent investigators who probed sexual harassment allegations against him.

WEKU

Georgia's rural Black voters helped propel Democrats before. Will they do it again?

One group that could help 2022 statewide Democratic candidates is Georgia's rural Black voters. They helped Stacey Abrams get close in 2018 and later pushed two Democratic U.S. senators to victory.

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Gov. Hochul declares polio state of emergency in New York to boost vaccinations

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York declared a state of emergency on Friday to boost vaccinations against polio.

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Former AFL star Brett Peake helps Albany Sharks to their first grand final

The Albany Sharks had won just two footy matches in 12 years until former AFL star Brett Peake came to town. Now they're a win away from championship glory.

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West Australians share fond memories of Queen Elizabeth II

Residents from Albany to Broome share some of their favourite memories of the Queen, who made seven visits to Western Australia over the years.

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