Daily Digest: Hochul signs legislation quadrupling New York state tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Also: AG James urges New Yorkers to vote by mail ‘with confidence’ • Capital Region Real Estate Market Report: Pending home sales increasing compared to last year͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­

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Tuesday, October 20, 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 • Hochul signs legislation quadrupling New York state tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers Volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers across New York will soon see their state personal income tax credits quadrupled under legislation recently signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Read more → AG James urges New Yorkers to vote by mail ‘with confidence’ NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James is reminding New Yorkers that voting by mail is safe and secure, and voters who plan to vote by mail should do as soon as possible. With early voting beginning on Oct. 24, James emphasized that New Yorkers can be confident their ballot will be counted, […] Read more → Capital Region Real Estate Market Report: Pending home sales increasing compared to last year Last month, Capital Region pending sales increased nearly 10 percent compared to September 2025, reaching 1,060, according to a report provided by Greater Capital Association of Realtors®. Read more → The Wesley Community to partner with award-winning expert in life enrichment programming for seniors The Wesley Community announced a partnership with nationally recognized consultant Barbara Speedling to assist in enhancing life enrichment programming for the more than 700 seniors who reside on the 37-acre campus in Saratoga Springs. Read more → NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: RPI’s Sobieski, McCallum earn ECAC Hockey weekly honors TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) junior defenseman Kazimier Sobieski and freshman goaltender Ethan McCallum earned ECAC Hockey weekly honors after helping the Engineers sweep Long Island University at Houston Field House. Sobieski was named Defender of the Week, while McCallum received Rookie of the Week honors as RPI improved to 3-1 under head […] Read more → DiNapoli: State tax receipts significantly higher than projections through mid-year According to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, state tax receipts totaled $68.5 billion through the middle of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027, $7.3 billion higher than estimates by the Division of the Budget (DOB). Read more →

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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  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­

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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 →

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