Matar’s Silence Before Jury | Albany News

Working But Struggling in New York | Albany News

New York’s ALICE crisis is exposing a hidden epidemic: millions of working New Yorkers—caregivers, cashiers, and more—are earning too little to afford rent, food, or healthcare. While official poverty measures lag behind, the ALICE Index reveals costs have soared 79% since 2010, outpacing inflation by nearly 25%. Families are skipping meals and delaying care just to keep kids fed and safe. With nearly half of all households below the ALICE threshold and New York ranked low nationally for hardship, advocates are demanding policymakers ditch outdated poverty lines and adopt the ALICE framework to reflect the true financial reality of working families. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/79c26b3544a7b395

Citigroup Exec Sentenced for Crimes | Albany News

A former Citigroup managing director, Edward Gene Smith, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple sex crimes, including possession of child pornography and obstructing justice over a decade. His defense blamed autism for his actions, claiming he misunderstood relationships and was heartbroken to learn his victims saw his encounters as rape. Prosecutors dismissed this as offensive and false, detailing how Smith drugged and assaulted multiple women, lured them with financial promises, and amassed thousands of child abuse images. In a letter, Smith expressed remorse, saying he no longer wants to be the person he once was. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ea1a500dcfabe0e9

New York Tackles Confusing Food Dates | Albany News

New York just cracked down on confusing food labels—no more guessing if “best by” or “sell by” means your food’s gone bad. With no federal rules, companies use wildly different terms, leading to tons of perfectly good food tossed in the trash. This new law aims to simplify labels so shoppers can make smarter choices and slash waste—because your groceries shouldn’t be a mystery. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9482f86d33524f8a

Illegal Fireworks Destroy Apartment | Albany News

In Schenectady, New York, illegal fireworks set off by minors turned deadly when they ignited an apartment building, forcing nine people—including three children—to flee their homes. The blaze caused extensive smoke and water damage, leaving residents displaced as owners and insurers scramble to address the aftermath. Firefighters responded to a building engulfed in flames on Germania Avenue, while authorities warn that illegal fireworks remain a persistent and dangerous problem in the Capital Region. This tragic incident underscores how reckless acts can have devastating, far-reaching consequences. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/564aeb28f9860e6a

U.S. Marshals Hunt for Jacqua Cowan | Albany News

U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward to catch 19-year-old Jacqua Cowan, the fifth person charged in the March 2025 shooting death of Jamier Allen. On the run since June and last seen in Albany, Cowan is considered armed and dangerous—don’t approach him. He’s accused of second-degree murder and conspiracy. Authorities urge the public to contact them if they have any info: call 1-877-WANTED-2 or email usmstips@usdoj.gov. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/14b82e17825eb49e