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Catskill cat hoarding situation leaves cats seeking new homes

```json { "content": " In a small apartment in Catskill, 96 cats were rescued from a dire situation, leaving them in search of loving homes. The urgency of their plight is palpable as local organizations scramble to find them safe havens. This compelling narrative began just last week when...

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Aviation Mall entrance with a sign indicating partial closure due to safety violations

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Part of Aviation Mall ordered to close due to code, safety violations

As the holiday shopping season, a time traditionally brimming with joy and bustling activity, rapidly approaches, a significant announcement casts a shadow over local businesses and families in the Capital Region. Shoppers who once anticipated leisurely strolls through familiar corridors will soon...

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Day 5 testimony: Doctor says Samantha Humphrey was strangled

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Samantha Humphrey autopsy discussed during day 5 of testimony in Raymond Wright Jr. trialIn day 5 of testimony in Raymond Wright's trial, jurors were shown disturbing autopsy pictures of Samantha Humphrey....

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Ulster Co. medical transportation owner pleads guilty in fraud scheme

An Ulster County transporation service owner has pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny for reportedly stealing $227,000 from the Medicaid system. According to the Ulster County District Attorney's Office, Mohammad Khan, the owner of Atlas Limo, admitted to inflating charges and billing...

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Schenectady Foundation plan targets 20,000 on SNAP, food access

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } The Schenectady Foundation talks about food insecurity, decrease in SNAP benefitsSchenectady Foundation talks about how they are helping the community combat food insecurity. ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Gov. Kathy Hochul...

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Teenager reported missing out of Dutchess County found in good health

On Sunday, the New York State Police requested the public's help in locating a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing out of the town of Wappinger in Dutchess County. The teen was last seen leaving his home on Saturday, but has since been found in good health, according to authorities.

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Queensbury family turns tragedy into purpose after losing their dog

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Many animals shelters across our region are reaching capacity-- leaving resources stretched thin. On Saturday, one Queensbury family who lost their own dog helped host a Pet Adoption Clinic at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. NEWS10’s Amber Fisher sat down with...

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Two cancer researchers receive esteemed $500K Albany Prize

Two medical researchers have been awarded with this year's $500,000 Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research. Both leaders' work has led to the development of new cancer treatments that have extended and improved the lives of patients around the world, including for leukemia,...

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