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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Community members climb to pay tribute to 9/11 hero's (news10.com) — Albany first responders and residents gathered at Empire State Plaza for a 9/11 memorial stair climb, honoring the sacrifices of those who responded 25 years ago. Local firefighters describe the 110-flight climb as a small way to understand that day's challenges and keep the stories alive for younger generations who weren't yet born.
2. Woman arrested in domestic homicide in Albany, NY (newportdispatch.com) — Albany police arrested a 34-year-old local woman after her husband was found with a fatal stab wound early Sunday on South Pearl Street, near Mount Hope Drive. First responders rushed the 39-year-old man to Albany Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, and the suspect now faces murder and weapons charges ahead of arraignment in Albany City Criminal Court.
3. 13 Investigates: Almost 7 years since the Raise The Age law went into effect, is the law working? (wnyt.com) — Albany's police chief, district attorney, and a local pastor are raising concerns about how New York's Raise the Age law handles violent juvenile offenders, even as they acknowledge its benefits for many teens. They describe repeat gun cases, gaps between family court and prosecutors, and frustration over limited consequences, while the governor defends the law and its community investments.
4. Albany County Young Dems face backlash over criticisms of Israel-Hamas war (timesunion.com) — Albany County Young Democrats are under fire from county and state party leaders after issuing a statement calling Israel's actions in Gaza a genocide and aligning with a national youth platform. Local Democratic chair Jake Crawford and state chair Jay Jacobs say the group doesn't represent broader party views, underscoring deep divisions that could affect upcoming elections.
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