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California lawmakers are moving $125 million toward buying a 162-acre former Bay Area racetrack; the $175 million deal would turn it into a major public waterfront park

California lawmakers are advancing $125 million for a former racetrack purchase. This funding aims to transform the 162-acre property into a public waterfront park. The East Bay Regional Park District would manage the site after its acquisition. Remaining funds are being sought from public and philanthropic sources. Public planning and…

The Times of India

In 2020, Albany brought 1,500 feet of Patroon Creek back above ground after decades in a pipe; three of the next five years saw peak flows exceed the old pipe’s capacity

Engineers in Albany revitalized Patroon Creek by daylighting it, restoring its natural flow and creating vital green spaces. This innovative project significantly bolstered flood protection for surrounding neighborhoods. Post-restoration water monitoring assured that the creek effectively managed heavy rains, tackling water quality concerns while promoting a healthier aquatic ecosystem. The…

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In 2002, Albany buried 1,500 feet of Patroon Creek underground. 18 years later, daylighting restored the stream and improved flood resilience across the project area too

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's success story, U.S. Geological Survey streamflow data showed that three of the five years following completion of the project experienced peak flows above 500 cubic feet per second—the level identified in the earlier feasibility study as exceeding the capacity of the underground stream…

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Albany Police Department issues BOLO for a man who picked $30 from the floor while shopping at Walmart; faces backlash, says no charges will be filed

The Albany Police Department issued a Be on the Lookout order for a man who apparently picked up $30 from the floor while shopping at Walmart. Sharing a surveillance photo of the man, the police department sought public help in identifying him. Social media made fun of the police department…

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Albany Police Search for Elderly Walmart Shopper Over Dropped $30 as Case Sparks 'Finders Keepers' Debate

Albany Police in Georgia faced public backlash after pursuing an elderly man for picking up £23 in a Walmart, sparking debate over the legalities of 'finders keepers'.

International Business Times UK

Woman Detained For Allegedly Planning To Bomb New York Capitol. She Had Sworn Allegiance To ISIS.

Federal authorities say a 35-year-old woman planned to blow up the New York State Capitol building in Albany in support of ISIS.

International Business Times

FBI arrests woman in alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol

A 35-year-old New York woman has been arrested for allegedly plotting an Islamic State-inspired attack on the state Capitol in Albany, with prosecutors accusing her of planning to bomb the building and kill lawmakers.

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'Kill the Senators': Albany ISIS Convert Arrested Over Horrifying Plot To Bomb New York State Capitol

Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol, with federal prosecutors claiming she sought to support ISIS and target senators during a session.

International Business Times UK

New York woman charged in plot to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers, FBI says

A woman accused of launching a plot to set off an explosive at the New York State Capitol building in Albany is being charged with providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization

The Independent UK

King Crimson unveil 2014 (The Complete US Tour) double Blu-ray set

King Crimson's new two-disc set 2014 (The Complete US Tour) features every date in the tour, plus a family and friends show at The Egg in Albany

Louder

Brickbat: Unlicensed Search

In Albany, Georgia, five police officers were fired after an internal audit found they had used the department's Flock license… The post Brickbat: Unlicensed Search appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Why Zohran Mamdani's big night as the Democratic party's new kingmaker matters for every Fortune 500 CEO in every city and state

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went three for three in Tuesday's primary elections. What happens next could be a sign for corporate America.

Fortune

Australia just experienced two shark attacks, one resulting in 3rd fatality in a month within the area, and the other shares how he got away

"The ocean is its home, and we are the ones entering its environment."

We Got This Covered

‘We should not have to sacrifice’: New York could become first state to temporarily ban large datacenters

Kristen Gonzalez, a state senator who authored the bill, said moratorium would target ‘hyperscale’ datacenters over 20MW

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Man dies after shark attack off Western Australia coast near Albany

Government department says man was in the water around Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark

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Curia Completes Upgrade of API Aseptic Suites in Valladolid, Spain

ALBANY, N.Y., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curia Global, Inc. (Curia), a leading global research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced the completion of its upgrade to its two aseptic suites in Valladolid, Spain. The $4 million dollar investment is in accordance with the EU’s GMP Annex 1 standards.The…

Reason

Mamdani 'Balanced' New York City's Budget—With a Bailout From Albany

The mayor eliminated a $12 billion deficit with an infusion of cash from the state government, as well as by putting off some of today's obligations for tomorrow.

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‘Cruel and despicable’: Lawmakers slam ‘woke’ Albany bill that could free heinous criminals …like serial killers

Should parole be granted at any cost?

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The Independent UK

Nipper, stay! The future of a beloved dog statue on a New York warehouse is up in the air

Albany residents love Nipper, a giant dog statue perched atop a warehouse for nearly seven decades

The Independent UK

Black bear tranquillized by cops falls from tree to safety in 4-hour standoff

A black bear fell from a tree to safety after being tranquillized in a four-hour standoff with police in Albany on Tuesday (21 April).

The Independent UK

Golden Gate Fields could soon turn into a public park

The Trust for Public Land has announced a deal to transform the former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track in northern California into a public park

The Guardian - AU

The world’s largest light installation shines on a small Australian town

In Albany, Western Australia, Finnish artist Kari Kola has thrown beams across the night sky with a spectacle that may even be visible from space

International Business Times

New York's Socialist Experiment: Mamdani's Bold Agenda and What It Means for Business

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's sweeping progressive agenda — rent freezes, free buses, and higher taxes on the wealthy — is rattling Wall Street and real estate investors while the city grapples with a $7 billion budget gap and a Moody's credit warning.

Sports Illustrated

Ernie Els’s Newest Design to Open This Summer in Los Cabos, Mexico

The Globetrotting South African—best known in architecture circles for his layout at Albany in the Bahamas—is soon opening a new course near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Golf Monthly

Tiger Woods Gives Return Update, Shares Future Playing Plans And Talks Huge Potential PGA Tour Changes

Hero World Challenge tournament host Tiger Woods spoke to the media about a range of topics ahead of this week's tournament at Albany Golf Club

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