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BTPM Newscast: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

By BTPM Staff
Published August 24, 2026 at 8:23 AM EDT

Stories discussed include:

- Hazmat team battles noxious odor at Amherst hotel

- SUNY Chancellor King embracing AI for faculty, researchers

- Canadian spending in NY continues to drop

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