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

    15H AGO

    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
  2. March 30, 2026: What we're following today

    1D AGO

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

    5D AGO

    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
  4. March 25, 2026: What we're following today

    6D AGO

    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
  5. March 24, 2026: What we're following today

    MAR 24

    March 24, 2026: What we're following today

    Siena 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

    3 min
  6. March 23, 2026: What we're following today

    MAR 23

    March 23, 2026: What we're following today

    A 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

    3 min
  7. March 20, 2026: Here's what we're following today

    MAR 20

    March 20, 2026: Here's what we're following today

    The 16-seeded Siena Saints almost beat top-seeded Duke in a jaw-dropping first-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Thursday. Albany is enacting a citywide hiring freeze and major spending cuts as officials confront growing fiscal challenges. Get the latest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 min
  8. March 19, 2026: What we're following today

    MAR 19

    March 19, 2026: What we're following today

    A drone dropped a package of knives, drugs, and a cellphone into a prison yard sat Marcy Correctional near Utica late last week. Edward Holley was acquitted Wednesday in the 2003 killing of Megan McDonald. The McDonald murder is one of the Hudson Valley’s most famous unsolved cases. And, a G-string found at Howe Caverns inspired a demand for branded underwear from the caves. Get all the latest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 min
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