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Albany Tue. Jan 24 2023

Life After Retirement: How to Find a More Meaningful Purpose

Retirement is a time of great transition and change, leaving a sense of loss or purposelessness. However, it can also be an opportunity to find new and meaningful purpose in life.

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Life After Retirement: How to Find a More Meaningful Purpose

Elizabeth Shields Emperial Samaritan

Albany Fri. Jan 6 2023

Hackett science experiment in Albany headed for space

An experiment proposed by a team of eighth-grade scientists at William S Hackett Middle School will be performed on the International Space Station for the second year.

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Hackett science experiment in Albany headed for space

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Albany Weather

Wednesday February 1: WIND CHILL WATCH

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

High: 29°

Low: 15°

Wind: 4 mph NW

Chance of precipitation: 2%

New York Fri. Dec 2 2022

Here are the 20 best Christmas Albums of all Time

Stacker compiled a list of the 20 greatest Christmas albums of all time across a variety of genres and eras.

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Here are the 20 best Christmas Albums of all Time

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Emperial Samaritan Staff Albany Public Notices - Tue. Oct 4 2022

U.S. Department of Education Approves State Plan to Restart School Accountability System
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Emperial Samaritan Staff Albany Public Notices - Tue. Oct 4 2022

Help students get winter coats!
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Emperial Samaritan Staff Albany Public Notices - Mon. Aug 29 2022

CDTA Tripper Information for the New School Year
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Emperial Samaritan Staff Albany Public Notices - Wed. Jul 27 2022

On 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Uphold and Strengthen Rights of People with Disabilities
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Emperial Samaritan Staff Albany Public Notices - Wed. Jul 27 2022

Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce Groundbreaking on $189 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
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Emperial Samaritan Staff Albany Public Notices - Wed. Jul 27 2022

Governor Hochul Announces New York's Third Offshore Wind Solicitation to Accelerate Clean Energy Development
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Emperial Samaritan Staff Albany Public Notices - Wed. Jul 27 2022

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19
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Emperial Samaritan Staff Albany Public Notices - Mon. Jul 18 2022

Governor Hochul Announces $12 Million to Fund Family Opportunity Centers to Support Families and Prevent Child Abuse and Maltreatment
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Bridgehampton Wed. Nov 30 2022

Southampton's Community Provides Over 475 Dinners To People In Need On Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving, Southampton prepared a feast in its community for anyone in need of a Thanksgiving meal.

Simone Doroski Emperial Samaritan

Southampton's Community Provides Over 475 Dinners To People In Need On Thanksgiving

Simone Doroski Emperial Samaritan

Albany Fri. Nov 25 2022

Where Refugees in New York are Arriving From

Stacker referenced data from The Refugee Processing Center to compile statistics on the number of refugees and their countries of origin resettled in New York in September 2022.

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Where Refugees in New York are Arriving From

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Albany County COVID-19 Statistics

Albany and Albany County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

Currently a 12.8% positive test rate in a county with a population of 305,506

13.7 cases per 100,000

0.95 infection rate

606 deaths

New York Thu. Nov 24 2022

Best Thanksgiving Movies of All Time

There are quite a few movies that align with "Turkey Day," many of which can be an enjoyable addition to seasonal traditions.

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Albany Sun. Nov 6 2022

A look at how midterm elections changed Congressional control since FDR

Stacker used data to visualize the outcomes of midterm elections on the sitting president's political party in Congress.

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A look at how midterm elections changed Congressional control since FDR

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New York Wed. Oct 26 2022

Theater Industry Leaders Celebrate BIPOC Initiatives

The Theatre Leadership Project (TTLP) is working to train and install BIPOC leadership in the theatrical industry.

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Theater Industry Leaders Celebrate BIPOC Initiatives

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Albany Mon. Oct 24 2022

San Miguel Academy Rowing Honored by the NY Giants for Hispanic Heritage Month

The San Miguel Rowing Program will be honored by the NY Giants as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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San Miguel Academy Rowing Honored by the NY Giants for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Albany Mon. Oct 24 2022

Images of Diwali and its History along with Traditions

Diwali marks a new year and the triumph of good over evil. Stacker compiled 20 images to explain this festival of lights' nuanced traditions and history.

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Images of Diwali and its History along with Traditions

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New York Tue. Oct 11 2022

Experts Share How You Can Combat Airsickness on Flights

Queasy travelers are offered ten top tips for beating airsickness before jetting off for an autumn getaway.

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Experts Share How You Can Combat Airsickness on Flights

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Albany Mon. Oct 10 2022

From Stress Relief to Managing Depression: 10 Ways Swimming Can do Wonders for Your Mind and Body

Those who exercise regularly have a reduced risk of common cancers, including breast and colon cancer.

Tamara Starr Editor

From Stress Relief to Managing Depression: 10 Ways Swimming Can do Wonders for Your Mind and Body

Tamara Starr Editor