Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Albany. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire caused by a space heater led to the destruction of the historic Elijah Missionary Baptist Church in Albany, built in the 1880s. NewsChannel 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Schenectady man was arrested by the Albany County Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Effort for possessing cocaine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. ABC NEWS 10
- ➤ Kenneth Frodyma Jr. pleaded guilty to grand larceny for embezzling about $1.29 million from the Polish American Citizens Club and faces four to 12 years in prison. WRGB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Telling the Truth in a Post-Truth World' event at the University at Albany will feature discussions on the future directions of both Democratic and Republican parties in the aftermath of Donald Trump's re-election. Times Union
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Albany International Airport introduces a new nonstop flight service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida, offering travelers direct access to Florida's Gulf Coast. ABC NEWS 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Albany Law School is hosting a conference focusing on the interplay between artificial intelligence, social media, and the legal system in terms of rights, responsibilities, and ethical considerations. WAMC
- ➤ The University at Albany and IBM Research received $20 million from CEAIS for five AI research projects focused on areas like extreme weather forecasting and mental health. ABC NEWS 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Albany Common Council passed a $221 million budget for 2025, incorporating funds for housing-related services and audits in response to city departmental issues. Times Union
- ➤ Albany's Common Council introduces a new draft to amend cabaret laws, simplifying the licensing process for businesses to include entertainment as an accessory, aiming for approval by January. ABC NEWS 10
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