John Kaehny, the executive director of Reinvent Albany, joins JoDee Kenney to discuss New York's tax incentive program. specne.ws/1Wk5ED

**MONDAY OUTLOOK**

😎Most of New York State is in for an early taste of summer to start the new week!

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The economy is a top concern for many and is why the state invests millions to grow businesses and a strong workforce. But how much of a return does N.Y. get in those investments and how much oversight is there when it comes to economic development grants? specne.ws/8bXCXp

🌤️Plenty of sun today with highs in the 70s for most.

😃A wonderful day to get outside!

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A new COVID-19 variant named 'KP.2' is now the leading variant in the U.S. It made up just 1% of cases in mid-March, but now it makes up more than a quarter of cases. specne.ws/hCgrxc

Benny Gantz, a popular centrist member of Israel’s three-member War Cabinet, threatened Saturday to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a new plan in three weeks' time for the war in Gaza. specne.ws/FozejR

Today is looking great with partly to mostly sunny skies. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s this afternoon. specne.ws/Es1TL2

☕️Rise & shine, New York State!

🌫️Outside of some areas of fog it's a quiet start to the day.

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Sunday looks pretty good overall with sun and cloudy periods. The slight risk of brief isolated shower will develop, but don't worry about it if you want to get outside.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels on Friday claimed to have shot down an American drone, hours after footage circulated online, and, early Saturday, a vessel also came under attack in the Red Sea. specne.ws/PUYRn8

Former President Donald Trump used a day off from his hush money trial Friday to headline a Republican fundraiser in Minnesota, a traditionally Democratic state that he boasts he can carry in November. specne.ws/aczAVk

U.S. officials have developed specific and highly credible intelligence suggesting that an American citizen who disappeared seven years ago while traveling in Syria has died, the man’s daughter said Saturday. specne.ws/xdp8ss

Communities across the state are encouraging people to use human powered means of getting back and forth. Mark Goshgarian took to the streets of Chautauqua County in Western New York to try and keep up with those who took a different way to the office, specne.ws/AtUFAf

Look for lots of clouds and highs in the 60s and lower 70s today. There will be a few afternoon showers, but most of the time will be dry.
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More than 30 business groups, led by the Business Council of New York State, warn small businesses will suffer the consequences if legislation is signed into law to enhance the state's consumer protection laws after 44 years. spectrumlocalnews.com/politics/2024/…

What will the turnout of young voters look like during November's presidential election? Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg joined Errol Louis (@errol.louis on Threads) to discuss the youth vote on the latest episode of #TheBigDeal .

An upside-down American flag, a symbol associated with former President Trump's false claims of election fraud, was displayed outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January 2021, The New York Times reported Thursday. spectrumlocalnews.com/politics/2024/…

Emma Heming Willis, whose husband, actor Bruce Willis, announced he was diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration last year, joined lawmakers and advocates at the state Capitol to rally support for creating a registry to track the disease in New York.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York has made 'major progress' in reducing gun violence across the state. specne.ws/MZyYtM

The Tri-City ValleyCats take on the Washington Wild Things in their home opener this evening! The weather looks great, but you may want to bring a jacket/sweatshirt if you're sticking around for post game fireworks #518wx #troyny #enjoytroy