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For National Pretzel Day, get a little twisted For National Pretzel Day, get a little twisted Browns Brewing Company makes pretzels with its oatmeal stout; just in time for the April 26 holiday FacebookTwitterEmail 9 1of9Buy PhotoNorine Ellett forms pretzels in the kitchen at Browns Brewing on Friday, April 16, 2021, in Troy, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of9Buy PhotoNorine Ellett forms pretzels in the kitchen at Browns Brewing on...

Patricia Johanson of Rensselaer County  has built massive public works projects all over...

Apr 21, 2021 Photo: Getty Images Anyone in the Capital Region who is looking for work might want to consider checking out Crossgates Mall. Thats where a hybrid job fair is scheduled to take place until June 28th. Shops and restaurants at the mall are offering both in-person and online recruitment opportunities. Some stores will also have a Get Hired sign in their windows where applications may be available inside. The hope is to fill roughly 60 positions in the next several weeks and for more ...

Apr 20, 2021 Photo: Getty Images The state Attorney Generals office has been asked to look into Governor Cuomos alleged use of state resources to help write his book on how he handled the COVID-19 crisis. The request was made by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who recently sent Attorney General Letitia James a letter requesting an investigation begin. The AGs office said Monday it received the letter but would have no further comment. An adviser to the governor says any implication of improper...

By Bill Galluccio Apr 20, 2021 A toddler who was shot during a road rage incident in Chicago on April 6 is breathing on his own and has been released from the intensive care unit. Hospital officials said that 22-month-old  Kayden Swann is expected to recover from his injuries but will have to undergo intensive rehabilitation. "He is moving all of his extremities, and Im optimistic that hes continuing to have a positive neurologic recovery," Dr.  Authorities are still looking for the gunma...

The charges Derek Chauvin faces as the region, country await verdict FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3FILE - This May 31, 2020, file photo provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff shows former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was arrested for the May 25 death of George Floyd. As George Floyd told Minneapolis police officers that he couldnt breathe more than 20 times in the moments before he died, Chauvin, the officer who pressed his knee against Floyds neck, dismissed his plea...

Apr 19, 2021 Photo: Getty Images In a new Siena poll out Monday morning, Governor Cuomo’s favorability, job performance and re-election ratings all continue to head in a downward trend. His favorability rating is now 40 % positive and 52 % negative, down from recent polling. A majority of New Yorkers continue to say that Cuomo should not resign, by 51 % to 37 %, and 52 % believe he can effectively do his job as governor. Those numbers are very close to Marchs results. By a 44 %-22 % margin, ...

Duty Calls: Two National Guard units get new leaders Terry Brown FacebookTwitterEmail New York Air National Guard Major Gen. Ray Shields, left, passes the unit flag of the 109th Airlift Wing to new commander Col. Christian Sander as the former commander, Col. Michele Kilgore watches during a ceremony in Scotia. Two Capital Region National Guard units have new commanders. New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Thomas Spencer, a two-tour veteran of the Iraq War and the Persian Gulf War, has assum...

By Bill Galluccio Apr 19, 2021 Park rangers were on a routine patrol in South Africas Kruger National Park when they picked up the trail of three men suspected of poaching. As the rangers chased after the group of men, the alleged poachers stumbled across a herd of breeding elephants. The men spooked the elephants, causing a stampede. One of the poachers was trampled to death by the herd of elephants, while his partners managed to escape. Authorities launched a massive manhunt for the other t...

Apr 19, 2021 Photo: Getty Images Starting Monday, bars and restaurants across the state will be able to serve customers for a bit longer. Thats because curfew at those establishments is being pushed back from 11 PM until midnight. And, catered events such as weddings must now wrap up by one AM instead of midnight. Capacity limits will remain in place and customers still have to follow health and safety protocols. Mondays change comes just a couple of weeks after curfews were lifted at places s...