Earlier this week, the CDC announced it won’t be issuing the small white cards anymore. What should you do with yours? specne.ws/Dqvpp5

And after serving eight years, Albany County Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen is leaving her post.
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The nation's employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy. specne.ws/3vk6FY

Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. specne.ws/YKdJeT

First lady Jill Biden, who served as a teacher for many years, is set to visit New York state this week to highlight the importance of early childhood education.
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A state senator from Saratoga County said Thursday he's drafting a bill that would require all state parks, campgrounds and recreational facilities have security cameras in place at all entrances and exits. specne.ws/4dXRrc

Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80. specne.ws/MUT2pi

Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would be willing to be speaker of the House for a 'short period of time.' specne.ws/J3cEmL

Mohonasen Central School District stands out for receiving one of the largest numbers of migrant children. To better serve the new students, the district is embracing technology. specne.ws/Fn7FHC

TONIGHT AT 7: Susan Arbetter sits down with ACE NY’s Anne Reynolds to talk about wind energy development.

It’s on Capital Tonight on your Spectrum News 1 station.

COMING UP: NYSPTA and NYSUT join Susan Arbetter in the studio to talk about #BannedBooksWeek 📚 and classroom heat 🌡️

Check out Capital Tonight at 7pm

House Democrats will meet next week to tap House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., as their pick to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, a Democratic aide confirmed to Spectrum News. specne.ws/ornbuQ

🏈 AFL officially approving the return of the Albany Firebirds ⬇️

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.4 billion after no players matched all six numbers and hit it rich Wednesday night. specne.ws/7UdeGf

Republicans from New York’s congressional swing districts remain furious at eight GOP lawmakers who voted to rip the speaker’s gavel from Kevin McCarthy, and several are demanding accountability.
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This post is your incentive to take advantage these last couple days of summer-like weather.

Here's what the EURO is thinking for Sunday afternoon.

Wind gusts 20-30 mph could make it feel like the 40s for much of New York State..

Not to mention lake effect rain showers.

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In proposing a $60.5 million comprehensive city budget, Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi said inflation, decisions made by past administrations and hiring had affected city finances. specne.ws/KPAY8o

New Yorkers will soon be able to choose an “X” gender option when applying for food stamps, Medicaid and other public assistance, under a court settlement Wednesday. specne.ws/bhC27c

When news of Charlotte Sena's disappearance reached the Schenectady Fire Department, an instant connection was realized: The 9-year-old girl was the niece of a city firefighter. specne.ws/rQa1VD

U.S. officials on Tuesday announced a series of indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies and executives blamed for importing the chemicals used to make fentanyl. specne.ws/yDAtkV