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Casting Call Begins for Hallmark Movie to be Shot in Albany and Schenectady

Filming for a new Hallmark movie, "Like Nobody's Business," starring Rachael Leigh Cook, is set to begin in Schenectady and Albany next week, with a call for background talent

Trump vows to safeguard Christians, but what about Christian refugees

Former President Donald Trump's plans to pause refugee resettlement, despite pledging to protect Christians, could potentially harm Christian refugees fleeing persecution, raising international concerns about the impact on global resettlement efforts

Sanghvi and Tedisco Clash in 44th State Senate District Forum

State Sen. James Tedisco and Democratic challenger Minita Sanghvi debated issues including outmigration and climate goals in a Zoom forum hosted by the League of Women Voters

Female survives venomous snake bite while stranded for days in Australia’s Snowy Mountains

A woman who disappeared for nearly two weeks during a solo hike in Australia's Snowy Mountains was found injured and disoriented, likely due to a snake bite

US Supreme Court Reinstates Virginia’s Removal of 1,600 Alleged Noncitizens from Voter List

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated Virginia's decision to purge 1,600 purported noncitizens from its voter rolls, a move supported by Gov. Glenn Youngkin but opposed by voting rights groups and the Biden administration

Schenectady Council Split on Sanctioned 2025 Budget

The Schenectady City Council has passed a $116.7 million budget for 2025 by a 5-2 margin, despite some dissent among council members

Volkswagen Raises Alarm on Massive Job Cuts, Shuts Down 3 Plants in Germany

Volkswagen plans to shut down three factories in Germany and lay off tens of thousands of workers due to high costs, competition, and weak demand, with potential strikes looming as unions and management negotiate

Potential decrease in oil prices as Israel exercises caution in Iran attacks

Oil prices are predicted to drop as Israel's strike on Iran over the weekend did not disrupt energy supplies, according to analysts

Don’t let Halloween misconceptions deter you from pet adoption — Animal Chronicles

The Animal Protective Foundation is advocating for black cats, often associated with superstitions, highlighting their qualities as great pets and encouraging adoption as Halloween approaches

Lexis Figuereo of Saratoga BLM Accused of Aiming Rifle at Individual in Schenectady

Black Lives Matter organizer, Lexis Figuereo, has been arrested for allegedly pointing an AR-15-style weapon at a man, but pleaded not guilty to charges of menacing and weapons possession
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