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Few snow showers with minimal accumulation today. Otherwise, partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 10s to middle 20s.

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Around New York

1. Offer made, offer accepted: Hochul picks running mate ahead of N.Y. Democratic Convention but leaves Albany observers guessing

Gov. Kathy Hochul has selected her running mate as she prepares to face off against Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in November. Who exactly the governor has chosen to replace current Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado remained a mystery Tuesday evening.

2. Chronic absenteeism in schools a ‘fundamental’ problem, school leaders say

Assistant Counsel with the New York State Council of Superintendents (NYSCOSS) Greg Berck joins Marisa Jacques to discuss the issue.

3. Syracuse remembers 46 fallen firefighters 87 years after devastating fire

A bell tolled 46 times on Tuesday at Syracuse’s Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park, a reminder of the 46 lives that were lost in the line of duty.

Around the Nation

1. Trump signs spending package, ending partial shutdown

2. Bonta says California will ‘remain resolute’ in pushing back on Trump administration

3. Sen. Warner calls on Tulsi Gabbard to testify about Georgia election center search

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