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GE Aerospace could pay significantly less in property taxes to the Town of Niskayuna if their petition is successful.
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt Jackie Berry, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste Donna Welton.
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On Friday, July 24, Buffalo celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, at RiverWorks with the annual Disability Pride Festival.
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The contract includes wording that all SUNY courses will be under human direction, and humans have “ultimate accountability” for any work involving AI. -
Organizers with Save Our Backyards Niagara are demanding answers and accountability from state agencies as residents deal with property contamination. -
Lawmakers said the dog helped mellow Heastie, a skilled backroom operator.
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Chitral borders Afghanistan and isn't easy to reach. Breathtaking views abound in this remote mountainous region — as do rockslides and avalanches.
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"What is beyond reality?" asks artist Refik Anadol. His latest projects include Dataland, an immersive AI art museum in Los Angeles, and an installation at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. -
Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications. -
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they could raise rates to combat stubborn inflation.
