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Sunday, May 10, 2026

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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website.

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Troy City Council sets public hearing on Flock legislation

The Troy City Council officially set a public hearing date concerning proposed legislation on Flock Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) on Thursday, with the intention of “providing safeguards” on how data is used and retained.

NCAA MEN’S LACROSSE: UNC’s Pietramala’s record-breaking day downs Danes

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The UAlbany Great Danes men’s lacrosse season concluded Saturday afternoon as the third-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels rolled to a 24-6 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Dorrance Field. The Tar Heels (13-4) were powered by a historic performance from attacker Dominic Pietramala, who scored 10 goals […]

Family ties fuel Shenendehowa varsity softball’s Farquharson twins

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — Shenendehowa varsity softball head coach Chris Farquharson lives a double life. Off the field, he’s strictly a father to his twin daughters, Hailey and Quinn Farquharson. It’s a different story on the diamond. “He’s not really our dad on the field,” Quinn said with a laugh. “He’s definitely a different person.” […]

SNAPSHOT: Ashby honors prolific novelist, school-based clinician, disability rights advocate as District 43 Woman of Distinction

State Sen. Jake Ashby (R, C-Castleton) recently honored Dr. Kathryn Biel as the 43rd Senate District’s 2026 Woman of Distinction. Ashby noted Biel’s penchant for going above and beyond for her students as a physical therapist in the East Greenbush Central School District. Biel is a USA Today Bestselling Author who has written over 20 acclaimed novels. She is a member of the East Greenbush Teachers Association and is an active parent within the North Colonie Central School District. Biel completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University and earned her doctorate from Russell Sage College. She lives in Colonie with […]

Questions and answers from the ‘Car Doctor’

Q. The shark fin style antenna cover on my 2016 Kia Sorento broke off due to rusty screws. Both Kia and my mechanic want to replace the whole unit costing hundreds of dollars. The internet says just the cover can be replaced by using an epoxy. There does not seem to be any other damage. What are your thoughts? A. The Kia parts catalog does not show the antenna as a repairable part. I have seen universal antenna covers online that attach with double-sided tape as a replacement for the factory unit. I have no direct experience with these, but […]

Siobhan Connally’s Ittybits & Pieces: A little motherly advice

However it is that we understand Mother’s Day … whether we celebrate, mourn, or bridle at the notion of yet another day commandeered by marketers to sell us things we probably don’t need and don’t want; it is once again upon us.

READER’S VIEW: Statewide animal abuser registry needed to keep pets & people safe

The facts are crystal clear — anyone who would be so twisted and depraved as to harm a defenseless animal would likely have no problem hurting a human. As someone on the forefront of protecting people and pets from abuse for many years as the driving force behind passage of the landmark Buster’s Law, I’ve seen the research which indicates that violence against animals is a bridge crime that can, and has, led to violence against people. Companion animals such as dogs and cats do so much to comfort us when we need them. Pets offer companionship in more than […]

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Saturday, May 9, 2026 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE: On Saturday, May 9 the Lansingburgh Historical Society will open the Melville House for tours from 10 am to 2 pm. Come explore the 1786 historical home of Herman Melville. Enjoy the gardens in the back yard and the beautiful view of the Hudson River from the […]