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Katherine Langford

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Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

53 stories from Katherine Langford in Albany

2 owners open Albany natural wine bar on Madison Avenue — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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2 owners open Albany natural wine bar on Madison Avenue

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } JaJa Natural Wine Bar now open in AlbanyJaJa Natural Wine Bar is now open on Madison Avenue in Albany. ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- JaJa Natural Wine Bar opened on Madison Avenue, adding a new business to a familiar...

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Albany: Two juveniles arrested in connection with stolen vehicle — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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Albany: Two juveniles arrested in connection with stolen vehicle

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Two boys, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested in connection with a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle. On October 26 around 8:20 p.m., police say officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of South Pearl Street and Third Avenue. The vehicle had previously been...

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Landis Arboretum: New feature aims to expand exploration in Montgomery County — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Landis Arboretum: New feature aims to expand exploration in Montgomery County

A new trailhead information kiosk was unveiled on Tuesday at Landis Arboretum in Esperance.

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Two teens arrested in Albany car theft investigation — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Two teens arrested in Albany car theft investigation

Albany Police arrested two teens on Monday after a larceny investigation.

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Large parts of Sudan’s capital lose power after drone attack — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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Large parts of Sudan’s capital lose power after drone attack

SHENDI, Sudan (AP) — More than 100 people were killed in Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in the southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the country, in a statement Tuesday. The strike,...

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1 dead, 1 injured following dirt bike crash in Ulster County — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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1 dead, 1 injured following dirt bike crash in Ulster County

A teenager is dead following a dirt bike crash in the town of Hurley on Friday, according to New York State Police.

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Day 5 testimony: Doctor says Samantha Humphrey was strangled — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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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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Over 703,000 New Yorkers voted early in 3 days — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Over 703,000 New Yorkers voted early in 3 days

Over 703,000 New Yorkers participated in the first three days of early voting for the general election, a turnout rate that nearly doubled the pace of the 2022 gubernatorial race while Attorney General Letitia James issued warnings against voter intimidation by armed federal agents.

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'The Giver' author to present new book in Albany — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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'The Giver' author to present new book in Albany

Lois Lowry is slated to speak in Albany on Wednesday.

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California man sentenced for Capital Region sex crimes — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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California man sentenced for Capital Region sex crimes

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York announced that 21-year-old Devin Ravine of Riverside, California was sentenced last week in a Capital Region child sex crime case.

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State police need help identifying man wanted for grand larceny — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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State police need help identifying man wanted for grand larceny

LIVINGSTON, N.Y. (WNYT)- The New York State Police (NYSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is trying to identify a man connected with a multi-jurisdictional grand larceny and criminal impersonation investigation. The suspect has used a fraudulent New York State driver s license to withdraw...

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How to experience Albany Lantern Parade in Washington Park — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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How to experience Albany Lantern Parade in Washington Park

Washington Park in Albany is set to look like a magical light show on Sunday as the 11th annual Albany Lantern Parade returns.

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 Tried apple bobbing on TV and might’ve regretted it — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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 Tried apple bobbing on TV and might’ve regretted it

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Bobbing for Apples Have you ever taken part in the Halloween and fall tradition of bobbing for apples? CRL s videographer Max brought big energy to an on-air bobbing for apples challenge. He made it look easy....

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New funding to boost Haines Falls pedestrian safety — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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New funding to boost Haines Falls pedestrian safety

Greene County has been awarded just over $730,000 in state funding to improve pedestrian accessibility in Haines Falls. According to the Hunter Area Trail Committee, the funding will held create a ADA-compliant sidewalk along State Route 23A and North Lake Road.

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Free Albany Lantern Parade lights up Washington Park Sunday — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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Free Albany Lantern Parade lights up Washington Park Sunday

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Albany Lantern Parade Capital Region Lifestyle tees up a must-see community glow-up with the 11th annual Albany Lantern Parade this Sunday, as neighbors bring homemade lanterns to Washington Park Lake for a short,...

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LIVE: DEC, firefighters give update on Berlin wildfire — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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LIVE: DEC, firefighters give update on Berlin wildfire

Authorities are slated to give an update on the wildfire currently burning in Rensselaer County and western Massachusetts.

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Bennington County wildfire burns 30 acres on national forest land — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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Bennington County wildfire burns 30 acres on national forest land

STAMFORD, Vt. (WNYT) — Firefighters contained a 30-acre wildfire on national forest land near County Road in Stamford, with no injuries and no damage to private property. Stamford Fire said it was dispatched at 12:16 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 to a wildfire just south of County Road near the high tension...

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Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight.

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Ulster Co. medical transportation owner pleads guilty in fraud scheme — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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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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Play of the Week winner - Fonda-Fultonville's Henry Sweet — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Play of the Week winner - Fonda-Fultonville's Henry Sweet

FONDA, NY (NEWS10) -- Congratulations to Henry Sweet from the Fonda-Fultonville football team for winning the most recent NEWS10 Sports "Play of the Week" poll for his touchdown catch in the Valley Hawks victory over Cobleskill-Richmondville. Sweet kept his concentration as the ball was tipped up...

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Clifton Park Soccer Club donates food to local pantry — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Clifton Park Soccer Club donates food to local pantry

The Clifton Park Soccer Club donated hundreds of canned and boxed food to CAPTAIN Community Human Services Monday evening.

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160+ cats rescued; shelter urges adoption — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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160+ cats rescued; shelter urges adoption

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) —A major animal rescue in the Capital Region brought in at least 160 cats and counting to the Columbia Greene Humane Society (CGHS) in just one week. News10’s Tyanna Xavier spoke to the CGHS about how they are handling this influx and what the community can do to help. "I...

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Schenectady cameras trace teen Samantha Humphrey’s last walk — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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Schenectady cameras trace teen Samantha Humphrey’s last walk

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Week 2 of Raymond Wright s trial starts with more testimonyWeek 2 of Raymond Wright's trial started Monday, October 26 with more testimony. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Testimony in Raymond Wright Jr.’s teen murder...

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Family of Ashley Carroll asks for help with funeral expenses — WNYT NewsChannel 13 (Albany)
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Family of Ashley Carroll asks for help with funeral expenses

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Family of Ashley Carroll asking for donations to honor her lifeThe family of Ashley Carroll is asking for donations to honor her life. ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Ashley Carroll’s family is raising money for funeral and...

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Mail-in voting moves forward despite federal push to limit it — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Mail-in voting moves forward despite federal push to limit it

ALBANY, N.Y. (News10) - Millions of New Yorkers are headed to the polls as early voting ramps up across the state ahead of the November 3 Midterm Elections. Voters can still request absentee ballots through November 2, but they must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) by...

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Hochul announces $8.3 million for food banks as SNAP cuts threaten free school meals — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Hochul announces $8.3 million for food banks as SNAP cuts threaten free school meals

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the distribution of $8.3 million in grants to 59 food banks and pantries and pledged to maintain free school meals amid federal SNAP cuts caused by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Troy man arrested following animal neglect investigation — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Troy man arrested following animal neglect investigation

A Troy man has been arrested in connection with an animal neglect investigation, according to the Troy Police Department.

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Halloween trick-or-treat events happening in Capital Region — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
Community•Yesterday

Halloween trick-or-treat events happening in Capital Region

Trick-or-treating is a nostalgic tradition for many parents and a joyful adventure for children.

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Can the woolly bear caterpillar predict the upcoming winter? — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
Community•Yesterday

Can the woolly bear caterpillar predict the upcoming winter?

Every autumn, the same image circulates around social media, claiming that the pattern of a woolly bear caterpillar can foretell what the upcoming winter will look like.

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Hudson Valley Train Show rolling back to Poughkeepsie — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Hudson Valley Train Show rolling back to Poughkeepsie

The MJN Center in Poughkeepsie will be hosting the return of the Hudson Valley Train Show.

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Five Rivers Education Center unveils new maple sugaring experience — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Five Rivers Education Center unveils new maple sugaring experience

Parks Trails New York held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the improvements to the maple sugaring experience at the Five Rivers Environment Education Center.

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Drug runner sent to prison in Pittsfield cocaine case — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Drug runner sent to prison in Pittsfield cocaine case

A convicted "drug runner" for a drug trafficking organization in Pittsfield has been sentenced for his involvement. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts, Theodore Warren, also known as Monty, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.

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Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family says — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family says

Voice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, had died, his family announced Sunday night.

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Firefighters battle large brush fire in Berlin — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Firefighters battle large brush fire in Berlin

Crews in Rensselaer County continue to battle a large brush fire at the end of Mattison Hollow Road in Berlin.

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21-acre wildfire in Indian Lake deemed under control — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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21-acre wildfire in Indian Lake deemed under control

On Saturday, nearly 21-acres of forest land caught on fire in Indian Lake. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, it has since been placed under control.

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5 things to know this Monday, October 26 — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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5 things to know this Monday, October 26

About 30 cats have been removed from hazardous conditions in a Glenville trailer. Also, the Troy City Council is suing Mayor Carmella Mantello over Flock contracts. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

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Guilderland Chamber of Commerce holds local winery and brewery tour — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Guilderland Chamber of Commerce holds local winery and brewery tour

The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce is working to increase local tourism. For the third year in a row, several local businesses came together to show off all Guilderland has to offer.

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Rescue efforts begin for cats trapped inside Glenville trailer — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Rescue efforts begin for cats trapped inside Glenville trailer

A Schenectady animal organization has begun removing the nearly 40 cats found trapped in a mobile home in Glenville last week.

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New Hampshire men arrested on felony weapon charges in Albany — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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New Hampshire men arrested on felony weapon charges in Albany

Two New Hampshire men were arrested on Saturday after they were found with loaded handguns during a traffic stop in Albany, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office.

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'Heated Rivalry' coming to Capital Region movie theaters — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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'Heated Rivalry' coming to Capital Region movie theaters

Despite what Ilya Rozanov might say, is not lie -- "Heated Rivalry" is heading to the big screen.

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Teenager reported missing out of Dutchess County found in good health — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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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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10/25/2026: Brighter, Milder Sunday — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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10/25/2026: Brighter, Milder Sunday

High pressure remains in total control over our area. I'd say it's a rinse repeat pattern - but that would imply there's moisture involved. A few cooler days into midweek await us behind a Monday cold front.

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Shen and Guilderland girls soccer punch ticket to section final — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Shen and Guilderland girls soccer punch ticket to section final

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2026 Section 2, Class AAA, final will be a rematch of two girls soccer teams that met in the semis a year ago as No. 2 Guilderland and No. 1 Shenendehowa were victorious Saturday afternoon in their respective semifinals matches. The Dutchmen held off defending section...

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Second half surge sends La Salle past Glens Falls in Class A Quarterfinals — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Second half surge sends La Salle past Glens Falls in Class A Quarterfinals

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After falling behind 2-1 early in the second half of their Class A quarterfinal matchup with Glens Falls, the La Salle boys soccer team scored three unanswered goals to advance with a 5-2 victory. The fourth-seeded Cadets jumped out to an early lead on the fifth-seeded Black...

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Universal Preservation Hall to host 'Broadway Rave' — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Universal Preservation Hall to host 'Broadway Rave'

Calling all show tunes fans!

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Market 32/Price Chopper announces results of pet food drive — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Market 32/Price Chopper announces results of pet food drive

In September, Market 32 and Price Chopper launched a pet food drive across its 128 stores.

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Winning lottery ticket sold in Warren County — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Winning lottery ticket sold in Warren County

A TAKE 5 top-prize ticket that won Friday's evening drawing was sold in Queensbury, according to the New York Lottery.

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10/24/2026: We are Still Doing This — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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10/24/2026: We are Still Doing This

Though the week ahead does look to feature a few more clouds and some temperature swings, it still looks overall pretty bright, and I expect to stay dry over the next week plus.

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1st & 10 Recap - Week 8 — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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1st & 10 Recap - Week 8

Week 8 of the high school football season delivered with regular-season finales for teams in Classes B and C. For a full breakdown of every team that clinched a playoff spot—and where they'll fall in the sectional seedings—check out Friday night's 1st 10 show!

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Amsterdam's Rocco Natale Jr. breaks NYSPHSAA career receptions record — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Amsterdam's Rocco Natale Jr. breaks NYSPHSAA career receptions record

It wasn't enough that Rocco Natale Jr. had one New York State football record on his playing resume; he had to secure another before his time at Amsterdam is up.

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Glens Falls stomps Schalmont to clinch Class B North Division — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Glens Falls stomps Schalmont to clinch Class B North Division

GLENS FALLS, NY (NEWS10) -- The 2-time defending Class B champs, Glens Falls, locked up a 1-seed in upcoming Section 2 playoffs with a 43-14 win over Schalmont/Duanesburg/Berne-Knox-Westerlo. The victory locks up the North Division for the Black Bears, guaranteeing home field advantage through the...

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Two cancer researchers receive esteemed $500K Albany Prize — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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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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Albany Police identify human remains found during cold case investigation — NEWS10 WTEN (Capital Region)
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Albany Police identify human remains found during cold case investigation

The Albany Police Department has identified the human remains found a property on Marlborough Court earlier this week. The remains have been identified as those of 24-year-old Ashley Carroll, who was reported missing from the City of Rensselaer in 2010.

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