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Today's Big Stories
1. DA throws out attempted murder charge in case involving U.S. attorney in Albany
The man who allegedly threatened U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III with a knife in Albany last week will no longer be charged with attempted murder after the Albany County district attorney said he reviewed video footage from the incident.
2. Saratoga County DA announces retirement
Heggen made her decision official Wednesday. She has been in the DA's office in various positions since 1993, serving as DA since 2015.
3. New York attorney general releases new recommendation to ban high speed police chases
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a new report outlining why she thinks high speed police pursuits should be banned unless the driver’s conduct poses an imminent threat of death. For minor infractions, police wouldn't engage in a dangerous chase.
4. Revolutionary War-era boat being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan
Workers digging at Manhattan's World Trade Center site 15 years ago made an improbable discovery: sodden timbers from a boat built during the Revolutionary War that had been buried more than two centuries earlier.
5. Middletown mayor explains support for good cause eviction law
Middletown Mayor Joe DeStefano said the law aims to ease the city's housing crisis, but is not the only solution.
Micron’s eagerly-awaited Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), a report that dives into the effect the massive chip-making facility will have on the region’s water, air and native species, was released Wednesday, setting off a critical period for when the public can comment on the project.
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Examining health impacts of summer food insecurity on kids, families
One in five New York children faces food insecurity, according to Feeding America. During the summer months, two reliable meals are gone for thousands of students. As the end of the school year approaches, what is the impact of food insecurity on families?