Daily Digest: ‘Great event’: People enjoy sunshine, country music at ‘Collar City Run and Country Bash’

Also: CDTA announces winner of 10th annual Pink Bus Pull • NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Siena’s promising future takes center stage in exhibition loss to Syracuse͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­

 ‌

Monday, October 19, 2026

Good morning! Check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Regional Assistant Managing Editor.   • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • ‘Great event’: People enjoy sunshine, country music at ‘Collar City Run and Country Bash’ The City of Troy held its first “Collar City Run and Country Bash” on Saturday, featuring headliners Kelsey Hart and Hannah McFarland, along with local artists and food from DeFazio’s Pizzeria. Read more → CDTA announces winner of 10th annual Pink Bus Pull The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) celebrated the winners of its 10th annual Pink Bus Pull on Friday, October 16, bringing together community organizations, first responders, and local businesses to raise awareness and support for the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink campaign. Read more → NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Siena’s promising future takes center stage in exhibition loss to Syracuse ALBANY, N.Y. — The championship banner hanging above the court at MVP Arena served as a reminder of what Siena men’s basketball accomplished last season. For a pair of freshmen making their unofficial collegiate debuts Sunday afternoon, it also represented what they hope to achieve in the years ahead. Tim Ibukunoluwa and Trent Egbiremolen weren’t […] Read more → NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: For McNamara, Syracuse’s win against Siena was more than only a game ALBANY, N.Y. — Gerry McNamara knew returning to MVP Arena would be emotional. What he didn’t anticipate was how uncomfortable the afternoon might become once the basketball was tipped. The former Siena men’s basketball coach returned to Albany on Sunday to celebrate a championship he helped deliver, reunite with a community that embraced him and […] Read more → Banner day for Siena ALBANY, N.Y. — The Siena Saints men’s basketball team celebrated its 2025-26 MAAC championship on Sunday. Read more → Return of the G-Mac ALBANY, N.Y. — Former Siena men’s basketball head coach Gerry McNamara made his return to MVP Arena on Sunday as head coach of the Syracuse Orange. Read more → Hello Melo! ALBANY, N.Y. — Syracuse University men’s basketball legend and 2003 NCAA National Champion Carmelo Anthony was in attendance on Sunday at MVP Arena to watch his son Kiyan play for the Orange against the Saints. Read more → SNAPSHOT: Meet Baloo: Sixth-man’s best friend! ALBANY, N.Y. — Meet Baloo: Sixth-man’s best friend! Siena Saints mascot Baloo the Saint Bernard wanted in on the action too, when he ran onto the court late in the second half. Read more → NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Syracuse staves off Siena in emotional exhibition ALBANY, N.Y. — Sunday afternoon at MVP Arena was about more than basketball. It was a celebration of Siena’s championship past, a homecoming for several familiar faces and an early look at what could be an intriguing new season for the Saints. When the ceremonies ended and the basketball began, Syracuse spoiled Siena’s comeback bid, […] Read more → NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Syracuse vs. Siena (PHOTO GALLERY) ALBANY, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange defeated the Siena Saints, 81-76, in an NCAA men’s basketball exhibition game, on Sunday at MVP Arena. Read more → Malta’s Halloween Extravaganza allows kids and canines to dress up and get in the Halloween Spirit Families were able to get into the Halloween spirit a little early this weekend, as Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services held their annual Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday. Read more →

This newsletter is brought to you by P.O. Box 4470  |  Kingston, NY 12401 Copyright © 2026 The Record If you do NOT want to receive this email in the future, please click Unsubscribe.

Daily Digest: Snapshot: Early vote push in Troy

Also: Rensselaer Dems back Troy mayor’s effort to negotiate sales tax agreement • State agency seeks partner to operate Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Spa State Park͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­

 ‌

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Good morning! Check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Regional Assistant Managing Editor.   • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • Snapshot: Early vote push in Troy Troy Indivisible held a “Sidewalk StandOut” event on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, encouraging residents to vote early ahead of the November election.   (Eden Stratton/MediaNews Group) Read more → Rensselaer Dems back Troy mayor’s effort to negotiate sales tax agreement Rensselaer County Minority Legislators representing the City of Troy said that they support Mayor Carmella Mantello’s efforts to renegotiate its sales tax revenue agreement with County Executive Steve McLaughlin. Read more → State agency seeks partner to operate Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Spa State Park The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified partner to operate the historic Gideon Putnam Hotel located within Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs. Read more → NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: Sobieski tallies twice, as Engineers sweep Sharks TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s hockey coach Eric Lang wasn’t entirely satisfied with his team’s performance Friday night, even after a victory against Long Island University. By Saturday evening, the Engineers gave their coach a much better reason to smile. Junior defenseman Kazimier Sobieski tallied twice, including the eventual game-winner, and freshman […] Read more → NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: LIU vs. RPI (PHOTO GALLERY) TROY, N.Y. — RPI defeated LIU, 3-2, in an NCAA men’s hockey game, on Saturday at Houston Field House Read more → NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Sienacuse; McNamara and Orange return for exhibition celebration with Saints ALBANY, N.Y. — More than two decades after helping Syracuse make history in Albany, Gerry McNamara is returning to MVP Arena with the Orange, this time as their head coach. Syracuse will face Siena in an exhibition game Sunday at 2 p.m., marking the Orange’s first appearance at the downtown Albany arena since 2004. The […] Read more → Snapshot: ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ event in Malta More than a dozen No Kings: Vote Early events on Saturday, organized by Indivisible ADK/Saratoga, urged residents throughout the Capital Region to take part in “a day of nonpartisan voter participation, be in community with each other, make sure every eligible voter has a plan, knows their options and is ready to make their voice count.” Read more → Things going on around Rensselaer County Things going on around Rensselaer County Read more → Siobhan Connally’s Ittybits & Pieces: But I feel happy Siobhan Connally’s Ittybits & Pieces: But I feel happy Read more →

This newsletter is brought to you by P.O. Box 4470  |  Kingston, NY 12401 Copyright © 2026 The Record If you do NOT want to receive this email in the future, please click Unsubscribe.