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Top 5 Things to See Before You Start Your Day: September 18

1. iPhone 5 orders topped 2 million in 24 hours: Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in their first 24 hours, more than double the amount of its predecessor over the same period.

2. Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban judges on Idol: The "American Idol" judges' panel is now complete with the naming of singer-rapper Nicki Minaj and country crooner Keith Urban.

3. 500,000 licensed drivers in NY over age 80: Of New York's 11.2 million licensed drivers, 4.5 percent, or 500,000, were over the age of 80 last year, and made up 5 percent of the drivers in fatal crashes.

4. Toys R Us starts holiday shopping early: Toys R Us has unveiled its plans for the holidays, a full 10 days before the official start of fall, and a "Hot Toy Reservation program," for the ultimate plan-ahead parent.

5. VIDEO: 87-year-old man, and four generations of his family, go sky-diving for his birthday.

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Man arrested after throwing party, damaging private property
Man arrested after throwing party, damaging private property
STILLWATER, N.Y. – A 21-year-old man was arrested after he hosted a hay field party that damaged private land. Stillwater Police say Daniel A. Glogowski, 21, of Stillwater hosted a party in a hay fieldMore >>
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State AG's office warning about calls for free medical alert gear
State AG's office warning about calls for free medical alert gear
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The New York state attorney general's office is warning New Yorkers against scam robocalls targeting seniors and offering free medical alert equipment with back-end fees for monitoring. TheMore >>
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Sheriff: NY man kills self as deputies arrive
Sheriff: NY man kills self as deputies arrive
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Saratoga County Sheriff's Department says a 41-year-old man killed himself when deputies arrived at his house to arrest him on burglary charges. Matthew Johnson of CliftonMore >>
The Saratoga County Sheriff's Department says a 41-year-old man killed himself when deputies arrived at his house to arrest him on burglary charges.More >>
Search of Hudson River to resume for missing man
Search of Hudson River to resume for missing man
RENSSELAER, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities say police divers will be back in the Hudson River to resume the search for a man who went into the water while fishing from an Albany-area dock. Police in RensselaerMore >>
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Memorial Day Weekend Safe Travel Tips
Memorial Day Weekend Safe Travel Tips
ALBANY, N.Y. – With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, travel plans are in the works for many residents across the region and that means crowded highways and roadways can be expected as they lookMore >>
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Cohoes Principal back to work after ammunition purchase
Cohoes Principal back to work after ammunition purchase
COHOES, N.Y. - The Cohoes High School principal, who admitted purchasing ammunition on school grounds, is back to the job.Cohoes High School principal Joseph Rajczak was put on paid administrative leaveMore >>
The Cohoes High School principal, who admitted purchasing ammunition on school grounds, is back to the job.More >>
Massage therapist in Bennington want more oversight from state after spa raids
Massage therapist in Bennington want more oversight from state after spa raids
BENNINGTON, VT -- It's been two weeks since two spas were raided in Bennington, Vermont by police and FBI now the owner of this massage therapy business says more needs to be done to regulate the industryMore >>
It's been two weeks since two spas were raided in Bennington, Vermont by police and FBI now the owner of this massage therapy business says more needs to be done to regulate the industry and shut places down that have illegal activity going on.More >>
Charge dropped against man for SAFE Act arrest
Charge dropped against man for SAFE Act arrest
NEW LEBANON, N.Y. - A man arrested under the New York SAFE Act for having two extra bullets in his handgun will be arraigned in New Lebanon Town Court on Thursday. 31-year-old Gregory Dean of HopewellMore >>
The Columbia County District Attorney has decided to drop the charge a man was initially facing under the New York SAFE Act for having two extra bullets in his handgun.More >>
Damage is done when Schenectady man is mistakenly arrested
Damage is done when Schenectady man is mistakenly arrested
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - A Schenectady man is working to get his good name and his job back after he says he was falsely accused in an alleged drug ring. Joshua Hunter, 35, was arrested in February duringMore >>
A Schenectady man is working to get his good name and his job back after he says he was falsely accused in an alleged drug ring.More >>
City workers continue to repair Troy sinkhole
City workers continue to repair Troy sinkhole
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TROY, N.Y. - Crews in Troy have been working for the past two days to repair a giant sinkhole in the middle of Lincoln Avenue, a quiet residential street, in the city.The sinkhole trippled has in sizeMore >>
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Man arrested after throwing party, damaging private property

Man arrested after throwing party, damaging private property

State AG's office warning about calls for free medical alert gear

State AG's office warning about calls for free medical alert gear

Sheriff: NY man kills self as deputies arrive

Sheriff: NY man kills self as deputies arrive

Search of Hudson River to resume for missing man

Search of Hudson River to resume for missing man

Memorial Day Weekend Safe Travel Tips

Memorial Day Weekend Safe Travel Tips

Cohoes Principal back to work after ammunition purchase

Cohoes Principal back to work after ammunition purchase

Massage therapist in Bennington want more oversight from state after spa raids

Massage therapist in Bennington want more oversight from state after spa raids

Charge dropped against man for SAFE Act arrest

Charge dropped against man for SAFE Act arrest

Damage is done when Schenectady man is mistakenly arrested

Damage is done when Schenectady man is mistakenly arrested

City workers continue to repair Troy sinkhole

City workers continue to repair Troy sinkhole

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