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Tyler A. McNeil

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Rensselaer County reporter for The Times Union.

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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A dramatic turn of events in the regional Flock Camera debate. www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
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Dutchess County will remove Flock cameras after public backlash
The decision followed a packed public meeting on Wednesday, which prompted the county sheriff and district attorney to pull support for the cameras.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Great story from @adamshinder.bsky.social, aided by amazing gun-show photos from Jim Franco. www.timesunion.com/hssports/art...
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Shen senior Liam Anderson breaks national bench press record
Liam Anderson, a Shen senior, set a new USA Powerlifting national record for his age and weight class when he successfully benched more than 400 pounds.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Some lovely news. www.timesunion.com/weather/arti...
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Client Challenge
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Like numerous public pools in upstate New York, Niskayuna's town pool has seen better days. The question has become "how many days does it have left?" Here's a closer look: www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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In rough shape, Niskayuna seeks to address future of town pool
Town officials will seek public input on whether to renovate, close or rebuild the aging Aqueduct Road pool, which was built in the 1960s.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“There are multiple angles, but I have no comment at this time, OK?” Gloversville Supervisor Ryan W. Hernigle told the Times Union. “I would like the justice system to take its path and work with as little interference as possible.” www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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State Police arrest Gloversville politician accused of July assault
Hernigle remains on paid administrative leave with the Gloversville police, according to Capt. Bradley Schaffer, an agency spokesperson.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Wait until Central Warehouse hears that UAlbany scientists might have discovered dark matter.
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Searching for the invisible: UAlbany researchers report they may have found dark matter
Cecilia Levy may have seen the wind. On her hunt for dark matter, she and 250 other researchers have come upon an intriguing anomaly.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Incredible photos by Will Waldron on this report with me and H. Rose Schneider. It's not his first rodeo with nature like this and he knew exactly what this was. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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2 tornadoes hit Wilton as storms batter swaths of upstate New York
Two weak tornadoes touched down Thursday evening, damaging trees and homes and contributing to widespread power outages across Saratoga County.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A lot of people remember Aug. 15, 1969 for Woodstock (or don't for ... reasons). But something also happened in Delaware County. A very young Dolly Parton took the stage with Porter Wagoner in a moment that folks have remembered for a lifetime. www.timesunion.com/history/arti...
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When Dolly Parton came to the Catskills
Before she became a superstar, Dolly Parton played the Delaware County Fair. For some who were there, the Aug. 15, 1969, show remains unforgettable.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Here's a story about someone providing a service to humanity — with a great video. @tyleramcneil.bsky.social reports.
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‘Gentle Barber’ stops in Albany to give haircuts to homeless
Richard Agers hit Albany to cut hair for homeless people and veterans. Now, he’s off to the next stop.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
An unreal level of small-town bungling for a single story. @tyleramcneil.bsky.social reports. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Multiple court recordings ‘missing’ in Hoosick Falls
The village court clerk said in a sworn statement she couldn’t find multiple files “where such recordings are ordinarily maintained.”
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
A breakdown: www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Albany County spent over $100K on newsletters excluding Republicans
“It’s beyond parody at this point,” GOP County Legislature Minority Leader Frank Mauriello said.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello and Council President Sue Steele agree to implement additional internal controls on Flock Safety license plate readers, including limitations on data sharing, following months of vocal backlash from privacy advocates and progressives. @tyleramcneil.bsky.social reports.
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Troy mayor, council agree to data-sharing limits on Flock cameras
The deal struck by Mayor Carmella Mantello and City Council President Sue Steele limits how camera data is shared and requires an annual audit of the system.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
There are very few Perfect Things in this fallen world, but the lede of this story is one of them. Tyler McNeil reports. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Man in cow costume accused of attempted stabbing
Anthony Pappalau, 47, faces charges including attempted assault and weapon possession.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello on Wednesday declared a state of emergency. The purported crisis: The City Council vowed to withhold money from Flock Safety until more is known about the controversial vendor’s automated license plate readers. @tyleramcneil.bsky.social reports.
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Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello declares emergency to pay for Flock cameras
The declaration allows Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello to continue paying Flock for use of its technology after City Council Democrats directed the city auditor to halt payment.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Amid growing concerns over privacy and mass surveillance, the city of Troy has cut itself off from Flock's national license plate reader database. @tyleramcneil.bsky.social reports. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Troy police disable Flock cameras’ national search tool amid outcry
Deputy Chief Steven Barker noted in an email that the decision was made “collectively” as city officials “continue to collect feedback from the public regarding this ongoing resource.”
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Albany County Executive Dan McCoy released a promotional video celebrating the county’s unique attributes … but using generic footage from as far away as French Polynesia. Patrick Tine reports.
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The commercial praises Albany. The video clips are from elsewhere.
A promotional video that says Albany is "more than just another place on the map" makes its case in a strange way: with generic stock footage from places as far away as French Polynesia.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Kathleen Moore is a very very tenacious journalist. www.timesunion.com/education/ar...
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Siena ended up millions of dollars in debt on 'debt-free' science building
Siena University is posting a multimillion-dollar deficit this year, while also managing an unexpected new loan.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Edward Hendrickson, brother of John Hendrickson and a trustee of his estate, said he was informed Thursday that Todd Interests decided to withdraw its offer to purchase Whitney Park. It is now available again at $125 million. www.adirondackexplorer.org/community-ne...
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$125M Whitney Park estate deal falls through in the Adirondacks
$125M deal to buy Adirondacks' vast Whitney Park estate collapsed due to a restriction preventing New York state ownership on any of the land
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
"The 1-million-square facility will employ 1,000 people when fully operational. New York has committed up to $35 million in state tax credits to Regeneron. It requires the company to create a certain number of jobs to qualify for the tax break." www.timesunion.com/business/art...
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Regeneron to build $2 billion factory in Saratoga County, create 1,000 jobs
Regeneron is building a $2 billion production facility in Saratoga Springs that will allow the Tarrytown drugmaker to double its manufacturing output in the state.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Currently, there isn't a state law for this. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Rensselaer County leaders call for state residency limits for sex offenders
The call follows concerns expressed by residents after receiving notice that a sex offender lived across the street from an elementary school.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
What a moment. www.timesunion.com/kristi/artic...
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Behind the scenes of the Greg Floyd-Lorenz Kraus interview on CBS6
CBS6 news director Stone Grissom speaks candidly about the viral interview between anchor Greg Floyd and Lorenz Kraus, who is charged with killing his parents and burying them in the backyard.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
NEW: Anthony "Tony" Bechand, the suspect in the killing of his girlfriend earlier this month in Cohoes, was captured by State Police in the Adirondacks, according to the Albany County District Attorney's office. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Suspect in Cohoes killing captured by police
Manhunt in Adirondack Mountains ends with Anthony Bechand's found walking on road.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
WTEN has a story from The Hill on its homepage about Nexstar's decision to pre-empt Kimmel that mentions Nexstar owns The Hill but doesn't mention Nexstar owns WTEN. www.news10.com/video/nexsta...
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
The Cohoes Mastodon in the Times Union, 1954.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Much to the chagrin of Town Supervisor Phil Herrington, who believes she’s neglecting her duties, Del Gaizo doesn’t plan to return to what she considers a “toxic” work place following long-brewing tensions between her and other members of the town’s administration. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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With new state job, Brunswick clerk is out of 'toxic' Town Hall during regular hours
Much to the chagrin of the town supervisor, Clerk Rebecca Del Gaizo doesn’t plan on returning to Town Hall.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
In a state where criticism of alleged overregulation is constant from business groups, a reminder that there are no regs or oversight body in New York for pet boarders. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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After their dogs died at a kennel in Washington County, these owners want better regulations
Unlike shelters and breeders, pet boarders are not subject to state oversight.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
I'm here to drink Diet Coke and do journalism. And I'm all out of Diet Coke.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
This is what I'm looking at from NWS Albany.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
A tornado warning is in effect for southeastern Columbia County and northern Dutchess County, according to the National Weather Service.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
The attacks over her financial history have increased more and more in recent weeks. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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GOP targets Rensselaer County executive candidate’s debt history
Republicans have placed Democratic county executive candidate Tiffani Silverman’s debt spanning the last 15 years front and center.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
End of an era: CBS6’s Greg Floyd has announced his retirement after 45 years in broadcast journalism. www.timesunion.com/kristi/artic...
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CBS6 anchor Greg Floyd announces retirement
A Capital Region native, Floyd’s connection to local news began in 1979.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Approxinately 21 dogs were found dead. One dog was found alive. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Deputies probe deaths of dogs at Argyle boarding business
Owners of Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding are said to be cooperating in the investigation of the deaths of 21 dogs.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Dusty Oliver arrived around 9:25 p.m. at a convenience store near Lake George, where he handed the faux guardian $240 out of the $250 he agreed upon for one hour of “full service” sex. Shortly afterwards, he was arrested. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Troy man hoped for sex with teen; now he’s going to prison
Dusty Oliver, 36, will also have to register as a sex offender and forego his phone.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
One of three state correction officers who were convicted of federal charges of beating and choking a Black inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Oneida County was sentenced Thursday to 37 months in prison. www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...
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Former correction officer gets 37 months in prison for beating inmate
A correction officer convicted of beating and choking a Black inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Oneida County was sentenced Thursday to 37 months in prison.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Here's some tiny news: www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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‘Tiny homes’ community for older adults coming to Troy's Lansingburgh neighborhood
The $15 million project at the former Leonard Hospital property will feature 86 “tiny homes” rentals for older adults.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
"Bobbie Walborn remembers being paid $30 to fill out a form falsely stating that she made a contribution to a political campaign. She was homeless at the time. Slater’s campaign later reported Walborn donated $250." www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...
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Homeless people say they got paid to be donors in Senate campaign
Law enforcement are investigating whether Caleb Slater allegedly paid people in exchange for donations to get money from the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program during the 2024 election.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
It appears to be a real impasse. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Rensselaer County executive calls on DOT to 'step up' on Hoosick Road
Democrats and several residents have called for a pause to development along the corridor.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Veteran teacher Heather Kurto: "Over the past three years, I’ve watched our special education program unravel. What began as restructuring programs to opposite ends of the district has led to broken services, staff attrition, and now direct violations of federal and state education law.”
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South Colonie sending disabled 7th graders to high school, parents complain
South Colonie is sending two disabled 12-year-olds to the high school, despite both of their Individualized Education Plans calling for the seventh graders to stay in middle school, their parents...
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
It's worth noting that increases like this are not normal, especially in the post-tax cap era. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Utilities, taxes soar as Canajoharie faces financial crisis
Trustees addressed fiscal strains by raising water and sewer rates and increasing the tax levy by 43%.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Beginning in September, the new rates will add roughly $14.29 to an average customer’s monthly electric bill and $7.66 to the customer’s monthly gas bill. National Grid provides utility service to 2.3 million customers in upstate New York.
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National Grid bills going up after PSC approves rate hike
The new rates will take effect in September, increasing the typical monthly gas and electric bill by about $22.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
After the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former city attorney who claimed he was wrongfully forced to resign, a second lawsuit alleges Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy defamed him in remarks made in response to the first lawsuit. (I think I see where this might be going.) Paul Nelson reports.
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Ex-Schenectady lawyer says Mayor Gary McCarthy defamed him
Peter Lomtevas, a former deputy corporation counsel for the city, also alleges he was discriminated against for his Russian heritage.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
"The financial report showed revenues rose by $6 million to $71.17 million in the year ... but expenses drove the Lake Placid-based authority deep into the red—a net loss of $50.15 million." www.adirondackexplorer.org/stories/audi...
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Auditors: Olympic authority loses record $50 million last year
Lake Placid's Olympic authority loses record $50 million despite revenue gains. Audit shows event spending and personnel costs drive mounting deficits.
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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Albany’s Community Police Review Board is at war on multiple fronts. Steve Hughes reports. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Albany police review board clashes with mayor, Common Council — and its own program director
Albany's Community Police Review Board is in crisis, as concerns over independence complicate its day-to-day operations amid a backlog of citizen complaints.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 11/08/2025
NEW: Frustrated by oil companies mysteriously withholding large amounts of royalties, North Dakota mineral owners lobbied for change. Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fails to address the issue it was created to solve. With @northdakotamonitor.com
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They Can’t Get Answers From the Oil Industry. North Dakota’s Oversight Program Hasn’t Helped.
Frustrated by oil companies mysteriously withholding large amounts of royalties, North Dakota mineral owners lobbied for change. Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fail...
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
www.timesunion.com/saratogatrac... And they're off.
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Saratoga's inaugural Corgi Cup brings short legs, big drama
From speedy champions to dogs chasing shade, the first-ever Corgi Cup at Saratoga Race Course had it all.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
lt's worth noting that budget squabbles have become a yearly expectation, but this round didn't end in a routinely overidden veto. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Rensselaer budget defunds roles held by convicted ex-election commissioner, grandson of mayor
Two clerical positions — including one held by a former GOP elections official convicted of ballot fraud in 2023 — have been axed from Rensselaer's budget.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
My most consistent position to this day is that I'm not going to bring back the town of Watervliet. We don't need the town of Watervliet.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
www.timesunion.com/state/articl... “Like the state, we consistently called for the strike to end,” the union wrote in its response to the report. “Unlike the state's elected leaders, we understood that their unacceptable working conditions caused members to participate in an unsanctioned strike.”
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New York's weeks-long prison strike could have been avoided, union says
NYSCOPBA responded to a state report on the weeks-long strike.
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Tyler A. McNeil @tyleramcneil.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Featuring an Erie Canal reference. www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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GOP-controlled Troy council OKs plans to turn Proctor's into city hall
The partisan vote marked the first legislative step undertaken since Mayor Carmella Mantello unveiled new city hall plans in June.
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