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Former correctional officer Christopher Walrath (center) appears in Oneida County Court May 5 in Utica to enter a guilty plea for manslaughter in the December 2024 death of inmate Robert Brooks. (Associated Press file)

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Crime, News, NY State News

August 4, 2025

Ex-NY prison guard sentenced to 15 years for beating death of inmate

UTICA (AP) — A former corrections officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for his role ...

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Hochul hosts Texas lawmakers; blasts GOP as ‘law-breaking cowboys’

By CHRIS WADE The Center Square

August 4, 2025

ALBANY — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is siding with Texas Democrats in a standoff over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump, even a...

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Retired WNY doctor, family members found dead in W.Va. crash

August 4, 2025

BUFFALO (TNS) — A retired Western New York doctor and three other family members were found dead after a West Virginia car crash. WIVB reported Kishor...

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Bills GM: No timeline on contract standoff with Cook after RB skips 2nd day of practice

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

August 4, 2025

PITTSFORD — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane told The Associated Press on Monday he isn't sure how long the contract standoff with James Co...

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50th Annual City Cup brackets announced

August 4, 2025

The Annual City Cup Softball tournament held its draw to determine the game matchups for its 50th annual event. 13 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams wi...

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Commentary, Opinion

State’s mistake could burn this NY dispensary owner

By CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union, Albany

August 4, 2025

SCHENECTADY (TNS) — Danny Taylor left a job he loved and gambled on a mid-life career change that promised the independence of owning a business. The ...

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Ex-NY prison guard sentenced to 15 years for beating death of inmate

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