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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, and corporate attorney with Phillips Lytle LLP Rich Honen.

A 13-year-old is in grave condition, according to Troy police, after a mini-bike crash on Sunday night. Also, a Troy man will serve 20 years in prison after admitting to pulling the trigger in the fatal shooting of his own brother. The man claimed the shooting was not intentional. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.

Police say a neighbor made the discovery and called 911.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — SUNY Schenectady and Ellis Hospital have partnered on a new employment program. It offers opportunities for qualified graduates, who are interested in entering the healthcare field. The program establishes a pipeline for students to further their education in nursing at the Belanger School of Nursing...

It's that time of year again! The water is cold and the competition is heating up. It's the annual White Water Derby in Mechanicville. Canoe and kayakers from all over the Capital Region race down Anthony Kill Creek. But there is another reason why spectators come. It's the "Anything That Floats" category.

Saratoga County officials honored a fallen Tuskegee airman on Tuesday during a deceased veterans ceremony.

A local seafood restaurant with two locations in the Capital Region is getting ready to film an episode of "America's Best Restaurants." After following the restaurant online, the producers reached out to see if the owner would be interested in the YouTube show highlighting the eatery. The show will film next month.

GREENFIELD — The shooting death Sunday of a 74-year-old woman was reported to investigators as an accident, Saratoga County sheriff’s officials said. The investigation into her death remained ongoing Tuesday, officials said. Sheriff’s officials identified the woman as 74-year-old Charlene F. Cuva. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 7:40...

DELMAR– A three-day nor’easter dumped exceptionally heavy snow and ushered in high winds, helping snap treelimbs and cut power to thousands across the Capital District, all of which started with […]

Brunswick BBQ & Brew is closing its doors after 15 years at 3925 Route 2 in Brunswick. Owners Gary and Danielle Gosselin made the announcement in a Facebook post on March 15.

COHOES — Once Joe Barna leaves the Cohoes Music Hall stage after performing at the upcoming Listen Up Awards on Sunday, March 26, it’s assured there will be no Grammy-inspired […]

From 1946-1986, something else brought thousands to this area and if it were still around, it would be one of a few that remain in the Capital Region. What was it?. The Kohls Plaza located at 1814 Central Avenue in Albany has been a growing strip mall in the Capital Region for decades. In addition to the Kohls, this massive space with the enormous parking lot currently is currently the home to Office Max, O'Toole's, a fitness center, McDonald's, and J.T.'s Central Cafe among other places.

It’s the sweetest time of the year! The Egg-stravaganza is on at Colonie Center for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt presented by B95.5!!. Hop over to Colonie Center and join us near LL Bean Saturday, April 8th from 10a – 12noon for so much family fun!. Enjoy eggs...

The men charged in connection with the killing of an innocent bystander in Schenectady back in 2020 have learned their fates. Warren Cusaac was sentenced in Schenectady County Court to eight years in prison. His co-defendant Dasaun Parson was also sentenced to eight years, the Times Union reported. Both men...

The list of restaurant openings in the greater Capital Region has been pretty long so far in 2023. And that includes some old familiar haunts coming back to life like Casey's in Rensselaer and Basil & Wicks in North Creek. Now you can add a historic Capital Region restaurant to the reopening list. And the owner of another popular Capital Region dining institution is bringing the legendary eatery back to life.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be partaking in three upcoming hiring fairs for the Albany International Airport. They are hiring for both full and part-time positions as TSA officers in Albany with a starting salary of $37,753 for those hired before July.

A Troy man was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison for killing his brother. Jatae Gourrier-Lewis, 21, pleaded not guilty in March 2022 to charges.

Police say the suspect resisted arrest and attempted to run away on foot.

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County has grown so much over the years that responsibilities once handled by the state Department of Health will now be transitioned over to the county, a project that could receive $1.6 million in funding in the 2023-24 state budget. State law requires all counties...

WAMC’s Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on news that the Pentagon said Tuesday that it will send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine by the fall. Dr. Alan Chartock is professor emeritus at the University at Albany. He hosts the weekly Capitol Connection series, heard on public radio stations around New York. The program, for almost 12 years, highlighted interviews with Governor Mario Cuomo and now continues with conversations with state political leaders. Dr. Chartock also appears each week on The Media Project and The Roundtable and offers commentary on Morning Edition, weekdays at 7:40 a.m.