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.

  1. April 22, 2026: Little bear, big city

    22 APR

    April 22, 2026: Little bear, big city

    Neighbors 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

    2 min
  2. April 20, 2026: What we're following today

    20 APR

    April 20, 2026: What we're following today

    FBI 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

    2 min
  3. Introducing 'Long Buried'

    14 APR

    Introducing 'Long Buried'

    We 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

    28 min
  4. April 1, 2026: What we're following today

    1 APR

    April 1, 2026: What we're following today

    Local 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

    2 min
  5. March 31, 2026: What we're following today

    31 MAR

    March 31, 2026: What we're following today

    RPI 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

    3 min
  6. March 30, 2026: What we're following today

    30 MAR

    March 30, 2026: What we're following today

    Albany’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

    3 min
  7. March 26, 2026: What we're following today

    26 MAR

    March 26, 2026: What we're following today

    The 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

    3 min
  8. March 25, 2026: What we're following today

    25 MAR

    March 25, 2026: What we're following today

    Our 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

    3 min
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