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BTPM Newscast: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

By BTPM Staff
Published October 6, 2026 at 8:44 AM EDT

Stories discussed include:

- Seneca president hosting Blakeman fundraiser at casino, nation members plan protest

- Hochul declares State Disaster Emergency as NY surpasses 100 measles cases this year

- Former member of local fire company to be honored in Albany

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