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Fighting fire with fire: Albany Pine Bush conducts most recent prescribed burn

After a recent wildfire in Berlin, in Rensselaer County, NEWS10 is taking a closer look at how communities are reducing the risk of fires spreading. On Wednesday, crews at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve held a prescribed burn.

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Albany, NY Weather Today, Nov. 5: Dry Streak Ends With Rain

Rain chances reach 85% in some locations Thursday before drier conditions return Friday.

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New York Post

Raging Floodwaters Swallow Cars and Homes Across Florida

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williamsrecord.com

Brush fire burns 160 acres in Town, currently in ‘monitor status’

A brush fire that began just across the state line in Berlin, N.Y. on Oct. 25 spread to Massachusetts, burning 160 acres of land in Town and 251 acres total. As of 7 p.m. on Oct. 28, the fire was entirely contained, and no homes in Town had been impacted and no evacuations were ordered.

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NEWS10 ABC

11/04/2026: Unseasonably Warm Ahead of Some Rain

We remain on track to see our first measurable rainfall around here in nearly three weeks Thursday, but before that happens, we get to enjoy a mid-September feel with a lot of sunshine on this Wednesday. Temperatures will trend much cooler (but still seasonably mild) this weekend and into next week.

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Fire risk persists in Rensselaer County near New York-Massachusetts border

A wildfire continues to affect eastern Rensselaer County near the New York-Massachusetts border, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced in a Facebook post Monday. The fire risk comes amid dry weather conditions and about a week after wildfire first burned about 250 acres in Rensselaer County and...

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Wildfire closes state forests, trails in Rensselaer County

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reported on Monday afternoon that crews are addressing an active wildfire in Rensselaer County.

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Upstate New York Weather: November Warmth Continues Wednesday in Albany

Albany, NY – Residents across eastern New York can expect another unusually mild November day Tuesday, Nov. 3, as temperatures climb well above seasonal averages before an even warmer and sunnier Wednesday brings highs approaching the lower 70s in some communities.

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WRGB

Wildfire closes trails in Rensselaer County

RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. — The Berlin State Forest and Taconic Ridge State Forest in Rensselaer County are closed due to a wildfire until further notice. This is from Mattison Hollow to Berlin Mountain. The DEC is asking people to avoid the area. This comes a week after a fire...

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Upstate New York Weather Nov. 2-6: Warmup, Then Rain Arrives

Temperatures could reach 72 degrees Wednesday as unusually mild November weather continues.

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Country Herald

New York Weather: Dry October Raises Concern Ahead of Thursday Rain

Albany, Pittsfield and Bennington report significant October rainfall shortages as November begins.

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Country Herald

Eastern New York Fire Risk Rises Across 12 Counties Oct. 30

Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer and surrounding counties face elevated fire-spread concerns Oct. 30.

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Albany, NY Weather: 69° Wednesday Before Rain Nov. 5–7

A 31° start gives way to 64 Monday, 65 Tuesday and 69 Wednesday and Thursday.

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Times Union

Rain may finally break dry spell late this week

The region is expected to see temperatures near 70 ahead of the first measurable rainfall since mid-October.

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NEWS10 ABC

11/01/2026: Hello November!

The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. After a cold start, temperatures will warm considerably this afternoon. It will end up being the coldest day of the week as highs surge closer to 70 by midweek. Not feeling very November-like, quite yet!. Highs will be near 60 degrees...

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Country Herald

New York Weather: Albany Rain or Snow for Thanksgiving Travel? November Warmup Comes First

ALBANY, New York – A warming trend will bring temperatures into the 60s across the Albany area during the first week of November, with highs reaching 67 degrees by Wednesday, Nov. 4, before showers return Thursday and Friday.

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Country Herald

Albany, NY Halloween Oct. 31: 14 Days Without Rain, Record Nears

Albany's 14-day dry stretch could tie its longest streak since 1995 if rain stays away through Tuesday.

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WKTV

Brush Fire Burns 5.7 Acres in Middlefield

MIDDLEFIELD, N.Y. -- A recent brush fire on Cornish Hill Road in Otsego County has prompted officials to urge residents to be extra careful with outdoor burning. The Otsego County Office of Emergency Services issued the advice after the fire broke out Monday evening, Oct. 26, in the Town of Middlefield.

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