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THE EAGLE: A Times Union Podcast
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Hear from reporters and editors at the Times Union, the oldest and largest newspaper in New York's Capital Region, about the week's top stories.
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April 22, 2026: Little bear, big city
Apr 2200:02:19Tap to summarizeNeighbors on Second Avenue in Albany spotted a young black bear munching on leaves in a tree Tuesday morning. State wildlife officials were able to tranquilize and capture the bear, safely releasing him in the Catskills later that day. (Video by Will Waldron and Kyra Santicola) See more videos of the bear here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 20, 2026: What we're following today
Apr 2000:02:23Tap to summarizeFBI agents seized electronic devices and materials from barbershops and homes in the Capital Region and Florida in a probe of suspected money laundering and loan-sharking linked to offshore gambling. Multiple people were injured Sunday morning after a tour bus carrying Bronx high school students and chaperones crashed in Lake George. Last week felt like summer. But don’t put away those winter jackets just yet. Get the latest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Introducing 'Long Buried'
Apr 1400:28:12Tap to summarizeWe released a brand new limited series true crime podcast from the Times Union last week. On this episode of 'The Eagle,' we'll hear the first episode of 'Long Buried." After human remains were found during the construction of a new home in the Hudson Valley in April 2024, it took investigators nearly two months to identify them. When they did, the mystery only deepened. Through newly unearthed records, exclusive interviews and a meticulous examination of the evidence, reporter Phillip Pantuso confronts a haunting question: how does a woman disappear for 44 years without anyone asking why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 1, 2026: What we're following today
Apr 100:02:23Tap to summarizeLocal businesses are having a little fun on this April Fool's Day. But rest assured that what you see in and on the Times Union today (and every day) is 100 percent real reporting. Get the latest news here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 31, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 3100:02:38Tap to summarizeRPI grad Gregory “Reid” Wiseman is set to lead NASA's Artemis II mission, tentatively launching Wednesday. Officials in Saratoga Springs are investigating harmful chemical levels that briefly exceeded safety limits in Saratoga Springs drinking water last fall. In business news, Saratoga’s 15 Church fine-dining restaurant has been sold to longtime customers, and Colonie’s iconic Desmond Hotel is for sale. Get the latest news here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 30, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 3000:02:44Tap to summarizeAlbany’s MVP Arena played host to an NCAA regional hockey tournament this past weekend, and officials at the arena say they’re now prepping to bid to host more. From our Capital Bureau: New York state is disputing that taxpayers should cover an additional $700,000 in legal fees for former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s top aide Melissa DeRosa. The Times Union has obtained a copy of a new, unreleased New York state report warning that Lyme disease needs far more research. Get the latest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 26, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 2600:02:58Tap to summarizeThe attorney for the family of a Newburgh man who died in police custody says his death was reminiscent of the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Federal investigators say a small training plane that made an emergency landing in the Hudson River earlier this month had lost all engine power. Table Hopping’s Steve Barnes is reporting on the latest developments in the legal battle that surrounds the Real McCoy Beer Company. Get the latest news here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 25, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 2500:02:38Tap to summarizeOur Capitol Bureau is reporting that major disagreements remain between Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers as New York’s April 1 budget deadline approaches. We published a list of safety tips for solo hikers this week. SPAC is going to play host to a star-studded lineup this summer, with big names like Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Kesha, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa and TLC. Get the latest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 24, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 2400:02:30Tap to summarizeSiena mens basketball coach Gerry McNamara has been hired as the new head coach at Syracuse University. The Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany is suing the Trump administration after the abrupt cancellation of a $250,000 federal grant. New York is launching a pilot program to help Hudson Valley residents tackle “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. Get the latest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 23, 2026: What we're following today
Mar 2300:02:42Tap to summarizeA deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport in Queens late Sunday is causing some flight disruptions in Albany Monday. A Times Union investigation found hundreds of New York nonprofits have illegally donated to political campaigns, despite laws that ban that activity. Troy police have temporarily disabled a national search feature on Flock license plate cameras after growing public concern over privacy and surveillance. Get the latest news here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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