Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Albany.
🎭 Culture
WAMC airs The Media Project, a show offering a close look at media coverage with experts Rex Smith, Miles Reed, Barbara Lombardo and David Lombardo.
It first aired Friday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. and airs again today at 6 p.m. (on WAMC)
🌲 Environment
The DEC released its five-year plan for the 153-mile segment of the Hudson River, citing risks like harmful algal blooms, invasive species, PFAS contamination & larger vessels while noting that new monitoring stations and barriers may be added to protect the waterway below Troy.
🏛️ Government
The state budget increased funding to the Child Care Assistance Program with $1.2 billion (a 40% boost) after previous funds quickly ran out, and officials say more support may be needed for local families.
🏈 Sports
The University at Albany football team won 28-14 over New Hampshire Friday evening at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, earning a first Division I win for new head coach Tom Perkovich.
The Great Danes will travel to Buffalo next week for a Thursday night game against the Bulls.
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