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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Albany man, woman arrested on felony weapon charges (news10.com) — An Albany man and woman were arrested Friday night on Everett Road after deputies say they found methamphetamine, fentanyl, a loaded rifle with a large-capacity magazine, and a shotgun during a traffic stop. Both suspects were taken to Albany County Correctional Facility and are scheduled for arraignment in Albany City Criminal Court, highlighting an ongoing local focus on drug and gun offenses.
2. Judge: Lorenz Kraus' on-camera murder confession can be presented as evidence (cbs6albany.com) — An Albany County judge has ruled that Lorenz Kraus's on-camera confession to killing his parents at their Albany home can be used as evidence at his upcoming trial. The court also found Albany police violated some of his rights during interrogation, but not in the TV interview, so prosecutors and the public defender are now preparing for a January 2027 jury trial.
3. Albany Med CEO on paid leave amid review of allegations of sexual assault (cbs6albany.com) — Albany residents should know that Albany Medical Center's president and CEO, Dan Pickett, has been placed on paid leave while the health system's board hires an outside firm to review sexual assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend. Senior leadership teams will run hospital operations during the roughly 30-day review, and the board says it will not comment again until findings are in.
4. The 8 New York Colleges Offering Free Tuition To Families Earning Up To $125,000 (takingthekids.com) — Families in Albany can benefit from New York's Excelsior Scholarship, which can cover remaining tuition at the University at Albany and seven other SUNY campuses for households earning up to $125,000. The article explains eligibility rules, credit requirements, and post‑graduation residency obligations, while highlighting Albany's proximity to state government and its strong academic programs.
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