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A popular brand of rice has been recalled nationwide after it was reported that there could be small stones in the product.

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While it doesn’t look very nice outside this morning, a rush of dry air will filter into the region from the northwest behind this morning’s front, clearing our skies in a hurry. Highs will be in the 50s to near 60.

10/15/2025: Sunshine Returns Today

A weak cold front is swinging through the region this morning, keeping us under cloud cover for just a little while longer. We will, however, break out into mostly sunny skies this afternoon. As hi…

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The evidence portion of the trial for Persia Nelson has concluded. Also, community members spoke about the man who died in a wrong way crash on Sunday. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this morning, sponsored by the CDTA.

5 things to know this Wednesday, October 15

Happy Wednesday! Meteorologist Kevin Appleby says we will have a relatively sunny day with temperatures in the high 50s.

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Two state-ranked girls soccer teams met at Columbia High School Tuesday night. The Blue Devils, ranked 15th in Class AA, played host to Shenendehowa, ranked fifth in Class AAA.

Shen, Columbia play to draw in battle of state ranked squads

Two state-ranked girls soccer teams met at Columbia High School Tuesday night. The Blue Devils, ranked 15th in Class AA, played host to Shenendehowa, ranked fifth in Class AAA.

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 9h

Many of New York’s volunteer fire departments are dealing with shortages. Could giving a tax break encourage more people to join? The Corinth CSD proposed the incentive at a public hearing Tuesday night.

Proposed tax break for Corinth Firefighters

Many of New York’s volunteer fire departments are dealing with shortages. Could giving a tax break encourage more people to join? The Corinth Central School District proposed the incentive at…

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 10h

2025 Albany County 'I Voted' sticker unveiled

2025 Albany County ‘I Voted’ sticker unveiled

The winner of the 2025 Albany County “I Voted” sticker contest was unveiled on Tuesday.

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 10h

Niskayuna baseball awarded grant to enhance fields

Niskayuna town officials secured $150,000 in funding to upgrade the baseball fields at Blatnick Park.

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 11h

Trump awards Medal of Freedom to late Charlie Kirk

President Trump on Tuesday awarded the nation’s top civilian honor posthumously to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, describing him as a “martyr for truth and for freedom.”

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 11h

Evidence concludes in trial for mother accused of killing baby Halo in Schenectady

The evidence portion of the trial of Persia Nelson, the mother accused of killing her 10-month-old daughter after police found the infant in a utility pipe in 2024, concluded Tuesday.

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 12h

4th annual Tech Valley Cybersecurity Summit addresses current cyber threats

Schenectady, NY (News10) — The 4th annual Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium took place today at Rivers Casino in Schenectady. It brings the top cybersecurity experts and chief security info…

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 13h

Troy’s new signs spark debate over panhandling

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — If you have walked through downtown Troy recently, you might’ve noticed new signs telling people: “It’s okay to say no to panhandlers.” City leaders say it’s about encou…

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 13h

Columbia professor says toxic dust still being emitted from Norlite

We continue to follow concerns around emissions from the Norlite facility in Cohoes, where residents have complaints about dust that covers the surrounding area. It’s drawn the attention of one env…

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Shutdown to enter third week after Senate rejects bill to reopen government

The Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time on Tuesday, ensuring that the shutdown will enter its third week with lawmakers nowhere close to finding a resolution. Senato…

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 14h

Coworkers remember victim in Albany wrong-way crash

Community members in Albany remembered the man who died in a wrong way crash in Albany early Sunday morning. Eric Hurley, worked at Albany Water for eight years — and his coworkers said he wi…

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 15h

Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy issued an executive order on Tuesday that would establish an age requirement of 21 for buying a flare gun in the county.

Albany County issues executive order establishing age requirement to buy flare guns

Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy issued an executive order on Tuesday that would establish an age requirement of 21 for buying a flare gun in the county.

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Johan Sheridan @jonpaladin.bsky.social · 15h

Report: New York's #PowerGrid strained by old infrastructure, demand @nyiso.com

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 15h

The money will reportedly go toward staffing and firefighter safety improvements.

Latham Fire Department receives over $426K grant

The Latham Fire Department has received a more than $426,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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The Colonie Chamber of Commerce has announced the full lineup of participants in the upcoming Colonie Restaurant Week. https://www.news10.com/community/restaurant-rundown/participants-of-colonie-restaurant-week-announced/

Participants of Colonie Restaurant Week announced

The Colonie Chamber of Commerce has announced the full lineup of participants in the upcoming Colonie Restaurant Week.

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The Albany International Airport has confirmed that it will no longer be displaying a video provided by the Transportation Security Administration.

Albany Airport takes down controversial TSA video

The Albany International Airport has confirmed that it will no longer be displaying a video provided by the Transportation Security Administration.

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 16h

A popular Albany theater will bring back a Halloween tradition for trick-or-treaters on October 31. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/albany-theater-to-host-safe-halloween-trick-or-treat-event/

Albany theater to host safe Halloween trick-or-treat event

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Johan Sheridan @jonpaladin.bsky.social · 17h

New York to appeal after judge OKs radioactive #IndianPoint water in the Hudson @newyorkstateag.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 17h

In September, a federal judge in NY struck down the state’s Save the Hudson Act, a law that aimed to prevent the owner of the decommissioned Indian Point nuclear plant from dumping over a million gallons of radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River

New York to appeal after judge OKs radioactive Indian Point water in the Hudson

Governor Kathy Hochul has confirmed that the Indian Point nuclear plant will not be reopened, despite a federal judge’s ruling that the state’s Save the Hudson Act, which aimed to preve…

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 17h

Musical theater fans, it’s your turn to rave.

Broadway Rave coming to Empire Underground

Musical theater fans, it’s your turn to rave.

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Pop-punk band State Champs will be returning to their hometown of Albany to kick off the new year with a performance at Empire Live on January 13. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Pop-punk band State Champs to perform Albany homecoming show

The concert is scheduled for January 13.

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NEWS10 @news10.bsky.social · 18h

The Schenectady Police Department arrested two Schenectady residents for alleged burglaries at different Schenectady county schools.

Schenectady Police arrest 2 for school burglaries

The Schenectady Police Department arrested two Schenectady residents for alleged burglaries at different Schenectady county schools.

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