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New York State Police are now accepting entrance exams, following a $66 million investment aimed at increasing the number of state troopers to tackle major crime issues such as gun violence

US reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan released in large-scale prisoner exchange, according to officials

The US and Russia have conducted their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and American Paul Whelan among others in a deal that freed around two dozen people

26 States Halt Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule Safeguarding LGBT Students

The US Supreme Court has not acted on requests to enforce a new federal rule protecting LGBT students from discrimination, leaving it blocked in 26 states

MiSci to commence building survey following $10M state infrastructure funding approval

The Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady is set to undergo its first comprehensive building survey in 50 years, with the state funding up to $10 million for site improvements identified by the survey

Delta seeking compensation for IT outage causes CrowdStrike stock to drop

Shares of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike fell over 8% following news that Delta Air Lines is seeking compensation for a global IT outage that led to over 2,200 flight cancellations

Children Covered in Blood Escape Knife Assault in England; 8 Injured, One Male Suspect Detained

Eight people, including children, were injured in a stabbing incident in northwest England, with a man detained and a knife seized by the police

Defense Claims No Immediate Plea Deal as Persia Nelson’s Hearing is Postponed

The court hearing for Persia Nelson, accused of murdering her 11-month-old daughter, has been adjourned to an unspecified date and she was not present at Monday's proceedings

Schenectady County Chamber seeks nominations for business accolades

The Chamber of Schenectady County is accepting nominations for the 2024 Schenectady Business Awards, which honor local businesses for their positive community contributions

Justice Department claims TikTok gathered US user opinions on topics such as abortion and gun control

The US Justice Department has accused TikTok of collecting bulk user data based on views on contentious social issues such as gun control, abortion, and religion

Alissa Quinn, a Schenectady-born dancer, triumphs in international competitions, earning prestigious awards

61-year-old Alissa Quinn, a business leader in the Capital Region, attributes her success as an internationally decorated dancer to her parents who inspired her love for dance
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