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HVCC, SUNY Plattsburgh forge dual admissions partnership

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/25/2025 11:56 PM

Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Plattsburgh forged a dual admissions partnership on Friday. The agreement started in late Fall. ... Read full Story

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Rensselaer FD saves parrot, kitten in busy day

By NEWS10 ABC | James De La Fuente | 4/25/2025 11:46 PM

Whether they're saving a person or a beloved pet, one local fire department had a busy day. ... Read full Story

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Gathering in Troy commemorates Armenian genocide

By NEWS10 ABC | Chris Campbell | 4/25/2025 11:31 PM

A gathering was held in Troy on Friday at Riverfront Park to commemorate 110 years since the Armenian genocide. ... Read full Story

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Schenectady man sentenced for 2022 killing

By NEWS10 ABC | Michael Fontana | 4/25/2025 10:03 PM

The Schenectady County District Attorney's Office said David Ayala was sentenced to 25 years to life for the killing of Mateo Henderson in November 2022 on Odell Street. ... Read full Story

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UAlbany students tackle FBI physical fitness test

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/25/2025 8:14 PM

The FBI's Albany field office teamed up with the University at Albany for a unique recruiting event. ... Read full Story

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FASNY holds 16th annual recruitment event

By NEWS10 ABC | Courtney Ward | 4/25/2025 7:50 PM

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is hosting its 16th annual recruitment campaign this weekend. ... Read full Story

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DOH and PPL address CDPAP transition concerns

By NEWS10 ABC | Carina Dominguez | 4/25/2025 6:05 PM

We’ve been covering the state’s at home care program as it’s undergoing a transition, from hundreds of payroll processors to just one. NEWS10’s Carina Dominguez talked to the new company and the head of the Department of Health. ... Read full Story

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Colonie man sentenced to 14 years for child rape

By NEWS10 ABC | Jackson Tollerton | 4/25/2025 5:25 PM

The Colonie man pleaded guilty on January 27 to first-degree criminal sexual act. ... Read full Story

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Former Albany bus aide pleads guilty to child sex abuse

By NEWS10 ABC | Caton Deuso | 4/25/2025 5:21 PM

A Schenectady man pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Friday for sexually abusing a child. ... Read full Story

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Over 600 mice and snakes recovered in Queensbury arrest

By NEWS10 ABC | Jackson Tollerton | 4/25/2025 5:09 PM

Warren County Sheriff's deputies made an arrest earlier this month in a Queensbury animal abuse investigation. ... Read full Story

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NY AG sues over federal 'illegal DEI' directive threatening $3 billion for schools

By NEWS10 ABC | Johan Sheridan | 4/25/2025 5:06 PM

A new lawsuit led by Attorney General Letitia James challenges the Department of Education's directive to stop illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. ... Read full Story

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Apple juice distributed in 28 states recalled over potential contamination with toxic compound: FDA

By NEWS10 ABC | Michael Bartiromo | 4/25/2025 5:01 PM

The recall has been categorized as "Class II," meaning any contaminated product could cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," according to the FDA. ... Read full Story

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Stewart's closing shop in Niskayuna

By NEWS10 ABC | Sara Rizzo | 4/25/2025 4:03 PM

Stewart's Shops is closing its store at 4240 Consaul Road in Niskayuna. A Stewart's spokesperson said the shop's last day is Sunday, April 27. ... Read full Story

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Albany County buys former Cohoes sport complex

By NEWS10 ABC | Caton Deuso | 4/25/2025 3:51 PM

The Office of the Albany County Executive has officially purchased a former Cohoes sports complex. The county announced on Friday that it closed on the sale of the former Gateway Sports Complex on Remsen Street. ... Read full Story

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Brunswick summer concert series 2025 lineup

By NEWS10 ABC | Jackson Tollerton | 4/25/2025 3:34 PM

Rensselaer County announced the 2025 lineup for the Brunswick summer concert series. ... Read full Story

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Albany's Movies Under the Stars lineup announced

By NEWS10 ABC | Abbi Stanley | 4/25/2025 3:16 PM

Love Albany's Movies Under the Stars series is coming to several locations in Albany. ... Read full Story

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Budget policy negotiations see progress

By NEWS10 ABC | | 4/25/2025 3:11 PM

The budget for the 2026 fiscal year was delayed by over 25 days, with lawmakers passing several extenders to keep the government running. ... Read full Story

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Poughkeepsie man sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing children

By NEWS10 ABC | Jackson Tollerton | 4/25/2025 2:49 PM

Figueroa, 59, pleaded guilty on February 21. ... Read full Story

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Pickleball, refurbished basketball courts coming to Greater Johnstown School District

By NEWS10 ABC | Abbi Stanley | 4/25/2025 2:42 PM

Pickleball is coming to Johnstown High School. ... Read full Story

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2nd graders at Albany CSD plant trees for Arbor Day

By NEWS10 ABC | Ireland Walker | 4/25/2025 2:09 PM

In celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Week, the around 75 2nd graders from Albany School of Humanities in the Albany City School District planted trees on the school's lawn alongside city leaders. Mayor Kathy Sheehan joined in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of General Services, and other local environmental organizations to select a variety of trees and several locations on the school's property to plant the trees. ... Read full Story

animal

This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

by Science News | Apr 24 2025

basketball

Lakers say they heard a whistle from the stands multiple times in second half of Game 3 loss to Wolves

by CBS Interactive Inc | Apr 26 2025

book

K. Ancrum on writing a different kind of love story

by BookPage | Apr 22 2025

connecticut

This week at the Capitol: April 21-25, 2025

by CT Mirror | Apr 25 2025

exercise

Office Chair Butt: Cleveland Clinic Experts on How To Prevent It

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 2025

fashion

Bizarre ‘lobster’ purse has fashionistas vowing they’d ‘sell a kidney’ — you can get one for $35 at this popular discount store

by NY Post | Apr 25 2025

knowledge

Here’s Why Bathroom Towels Have Those Woven Strips on Both Ends

by Reader's Digest | Apr 25 2025

long_island

Rain forces cancellation of Oyster Bay’s Spring Festival in Woodbury

by greaterlongisland.com | Apr 26 2025

nutrition

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 2025

odd_fun

British man unknowingly buys back his own stolen car

by United Press International, Inc. | Apr 25 2025

opinion

NEWT GINGRICH: The best way to pay tribute to Pope Francis

by Opinion on Fox News | Apr 26 2025

retirement

Retirement planning: The differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

by Fox News | Mar 30 2025

sports

Drake invests in Venezia, will sponsor kit

by ESPN Inc. | Aug 14 2024

wellness

Endometriosis and Diet: The Best Foods to Eat and Avoid for Pain and Bloating

by Self.com | Apr 25 2025

world

In Saturday funeral mass, the world will give final farewell to beloved Pope Francis

by United Press International, Inc. | Apr 25 2025

Word of the Day

nonchalant

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 26, 2025 is:

nonchalant • \nahn-shuh-LAHNT\ • adjective

Someone described as nonchalant is relaxed and calm, either because they do not care about something or because they are not worried about something. Nonchalant can also be used to describe something, such as demeanor or behavior, that expresses such relaxed, calm unconcern.

// The team showed a somewhat nonchalant attitude at the beginning of the season, but they became more serious once the championship was within reach.

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Examples:

"He is largely unaffected by the fame and fortune and all the talk of greatness tends to be greeted with a nonchalant shrug." — The Evening Times (Glasgow, Scotland), 19 Mar. 2024

Did you know?

Since nonchalant ultimately comes from words meaning "not" and "be warm," it's no surprise that the word is all about keeping one's cool. Nonchalant’s Old French ancestor is the verb nonchaloir, meaning "to disregard," which combines non-, meaning "not," with chaloir, meaning "to concern." Chaloir in turn traces back to the Latin calēre, meaning "to be warm" (calēre is also the forerunner of the heat-related English word calorie). You might assume that the prefix non- implies the existence of an antonymous chalant, but no such word has developed in English. It’s no big deal though—if you want a word that means the opposite of nonchalant, both concerned and interested can do the job.

HVCC, SUNY Plattsburgh forge dual admissions partnership

Rensselaer FD saves parrot, kitten in busy day

Gathering in Troy commemorates Armenian genocide

Schenectady man sentenced for 2022 killing

UAlbany students tackle FBI physical fitness test

FASNY holds 16th annual recruitment event

DOH and PPL address CDPAP transition concerns

Colonie man sentenced to 14 years for child rape

Former Albany bus aide pleads guilty to child sex abuse

Over 600 mice and snakes recovered in Queensbury arrest

NY AG sues over federal 'illegal DEI' directive threatening $3 billion for schools

Apple juice distributed in 28 states recalled over potential contamination with toxic compound: FDA

Stewart's closing shop in Niskayuna

Albany County buys former Cohoes sport complex

Brunswick summer concert series 2025 lineup

Albany's Movies Under the Stars lineup announced

Budget policy negotiations see progress

Poughkeepsie man sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing children

Pickleball, refurbished basketball courts coming to Greater Johnstown School District

2nd graders at Albany CSD plant trees for Arbor Day

This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

Lakers say they heard a whistle from the stands multiple times in second half of Game 3 loss to Wolves

K. Ancrum on writing a different kind of love story

This week at the Capitol: April 21-25, 2025

Office Chair Butt: Cleveland Clinic Experts on How To Prevent It

Bizarre ‘lobster’ purse has fashionistas vowing they’d ‘sell a kidney’ — you can get one for $35 at this popular discount store

Here’s Why Bathroom Towels Have Those Woven Strips on Both Ends

Rain forces cancellation of Oyster Bay’s Spring Festival in Woodbury

I Ate Pineapple Every Day—Here’s What Happened

British man unknowingly buys back his own stolen car

NEWT GINGRICH: The best way to pay tribute to Pope Francis

Retirement planning: The differences between a traditional and Roth IRA

Drake invests in Venezia, will sponsor kit

Endometriosis and Diet: The Best Foods to Eat and Avoid for Pain and Bloating

In Saturday funeral mass, the world will give final farewell to beloved Pope Francis

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.British man unknowingly buys back his own stolen car

2.Tourist wins lottery prize of over $3M while visiting Chicago

3.Watch: Pawesome pooches shred the waves at Florida dog surfing festival

4.'Ferocious' woodpecker damages 25 vehicles in Massachusetts town

5.Baby screech owl rescued from busy Florida parking lot

6.Watch: Cypriot busts a move with 468 wine glasses balanced on his head

7.Dog rescued from commuter train tracks in Massachusetts

8.The art of misdirection: How one woman beat the Magic Circle's ban on female members

9.Loose goat evades pursuing police in Georgia

10.Maryland woman has won three big lottery prizes, always in mid-April