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Today's Big Stories

1. Albany man enters guilty plea to Capitol riot charges  

An Albany man pleaded guilty Friday to multiple charges stemming from his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the United States Capitol.

2. New York's state budget drags on, 3 weeks overdue  

New York’s state budget is now three weeks behind schedule -- the latest in more than a decade. Disagreements have led to criticism from Republicans like Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, accusing Democrats of dysfunction.

3. Nearly 7 million New Yorkers enrolled through health marketplace

One in three New Yorkers receives health care coverage through the state's marketplace, a key feature of the Affordable Care Act that enables people to purchase individual plans. The state Department of Health reported the growth of enrollment compared to three years ago at the start of the COVID pandemic.

4. Muslim woman addresses Ramadan, xenophobia  

Born to a Lebanese father and an Italian mother, Sofia Bock was raised Catholic. In high school, as she grew closer to her Lebanese grandparents, she began learning more about her Middle Eastern culture. Her decision to convert to Islam was not easy for her family; she is the only Muslim in her family.

5. Poll: Biden 2024 splits Dems but most would back him  

President Joe Biden is preparing to formally announce his 2024 re-election campaign as soon as next week, according to people briefed on the discussions. Less than half of Democrats polled want to see Biden run again in 2024, but a vast majority say he’s doing a good job and will likely support him in the general election if he is the nominee.

6. Job development a key part of Wildwood education  

Inclusivity is at the heart of Wildwood's partnerships with workplaces in a variety of industries, including health care, manufacturing and technology. They say they pride themselves on connecting businesses in the Capital Region with qualified jobseekers living with disabilities who receive Wildwoods job-assistance services.

Your Notes for the Weekend

  • Albany Pine Bush Preserve invites volunteers for Earth Day conservation projects in the Pine Bush starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. 
  • Lake George Battlefield Alliance, Albany Rural Cemetery present program on Philip Schuyler at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fort William Henry Conference Center, Lake George.  
  • Earth Day at SUNY New Paltz is 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Old Main Quad.