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  • 1 week ago | 1045theteam.com | Rob Carroll |Matty Jeff

    There seems to be a major shift in the way that people are shopping for products in 2025. I think that the pandemic triggered a new way of ordering online that has almost killed the physical retail industry and another popular store is joining the many that have already closed in 2025. At Home announced they officially filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and would also be closing 26 stores in the process of restructuring.

  • 1 week ago | wgna.com | Matty Jeff

    I am sure you have recently heard or read about several local retail outlets closing. National chains like JOANN, Big Lots, Advance Auto Parts, Forever 21, and Dollar General have all recently announced Capital Region store closures. They join a long list of other retailers that have already closed or plan to close locations in 2025.

  • 1 week ago | wgna.com | Matty Jeff

    If I asked you to choose your favorite Capital Region bars, your answers would most likely be based on nothing more than personal preference. Ultimately, the biggest factors in determining a great watering hole are common ground for us all - a place that not only offers high-quality drinks and cocktails but also an inviting atmosphere and great company.

  • 1 week ago | 1045theteam.com | Matty Jeff

    Summer officially arrives Friday June 20th, time to turn up the heat and get outside. In prepping for summer's arrival and lining up outdoor activities, here are 4 tubing adventures close to the Capital Region.

  • 1 week ago | wgna.com | Matty Jeff

    Get ready for another local Capital Region concert featuring a '90s Country hitmaker. The summer concert season is officially underway, which means big shows at SPAC,  local concerts like Concert on the Course, Tyler Hubbard at Joe Bruno Stadium, and all of our great concerts at our awesome local fairs.

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Karen DeWitt

Capitol Bureau Chief, NYS Public Radio at WNYC (New York, NY)

Contributor, New York Now at PBS

Capitol Bureau Chief at WXXI News

Karen DeWitt primarily covers news in the Hudson Valley region of New York, including areas like Albany and surrounding counties.

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Michael Gormley

Albany Reporter at Newsday

Michael Gormley primarily covers news in the Capital Region, New York, United States, including Albany and surrounding areas.

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Casey Bortnick

Statewide Anchor at Spectrum News Rochester

Statewide Anchor at Spectrum News Buffalo

Casey Bortnick primarily covers news in Albany, New York, United States and surrounding areas including Schenectady and Troy.

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Brendan J. Lyons

Managing Editor, Enterprise and Investigations at Times Union (Albany)

Brendan J. Lyons primarily covers news in the Hudson Valley region of New York, including areas like Albany and surrounding counties.

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Sarah LaDuke

Producer at WAMC, Northeast Public Radio

Host at The Roundtable

Sarah LaDuke primarily covers news in the Hudson Valley region of New York, United States, including areas around Poughkeepsie and Kingston.

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