Friday, November 6, 2026

Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market heads indoors this Saturday

Endowed nursing scholarship established at Empire State University • HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Section 2 semifinal roundup͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­
 
 
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Friday, November 6, 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.

 


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Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market heads indoors this Saturday

The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market heads indoors to the Troy Atrium this Saturday, as temperatures start to steadily drop as the winter months approach.

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Endowed nursing scholarship established at Empire State University

Empire State University recently announced it has received a $318,000 gift from the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation, Inc. The funding establishes the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Endowed Nursing Scholarship for nursing students at the university.

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Section 2 semifinal roundup

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Courtney Smith reached 1,000 career kills as Galway swept Saratoga Central Catholic on Wednesday to advance to the Section 2 Class C girls volleyball championship match. Smith finished with 11 kills in the Eagles’ 25-10, 25-14, 25-12 semifinal victory. Kiera Allen supplied 16 kills and Sadie Stead led the defense with 21 digs as Galway improved to 16-1. The Eagles will play for the sectional title against Stillwater, on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School. Stillwater swept Maple Hills (3-0) in the other semifinal. In Class AAA, Shenendehowa swept Colonie and Saratoga Springs […]

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Dynamic duo: Best friends Kogut and Lansley prepare for another Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake varsity field hockey state title bid

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — Grace Kogut and Katie Lansley had been friends for years, but something changed during the 2021 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake varsity field hockey season. The pair served as ball girls for that NYSPHSAA Class B State championship squad, setting off a chain reaction that would help transform Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake field hockey into one of Section 2’s premier dynasties of the 2020s. With wide eyes and a love for the sport intact, Kogut and Lansley watched their sisters, Caroline Kogut and Maggie Lansley, hoist the 2021 state title trophy. “After that game, we were like, we want […]

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Capital District Civil War Round Table meeting on Nov. 14 in Watervliet

The Capital District Civil War Round Table will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 14 at the Watervliet Senior Center.

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Preview: At Steamer No. 10 Theatre ‘LIZZIE’ is a musical about 19th-century axe-murderer Lizzie Borden

In musical theater, the list of improbable title characters is endless. Jesus Christ, Superstar comes to mind, as does the comic strip character, Annie.

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Preview: ’Darlin’ at Bridge Street Theatre asks, ‘Who was your mother before she was your mother?’

This week offers audiences a second opportunity to see the world premiere of “Darlin’”, which opens Thursday, Nov. 5, at Bridge Street Theatre. The first was earlier this year when the play was given its initial public reading.

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‘There’s more work to do’: UAlbany football focused on winning amid FCS rankings rise

ALBANY, N.Y. — A week after earning their first Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) debut in the national rankings, the University at Albany Great Danes football team has moved up a few spots in the Week 10 poll. Ahead of last Saturday’s 45-35 victory over then-No. 15 Campbell at home, the Great Danes came in at […]

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

Pierce flips 107th Assembly seat; Ashby-Lander state Senate race too close to call

Tonko, Riley win reelection in NY House races • Rensselaer County local election roundup͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­͏‌  ­
 
 
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Thursday, November 5, 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 •

Pierce flips 107th Assembly seat; Ashby-Lander state Senate race too close to call

Several New York State General Election midterm races were called Tuesday night; however, the race for the 43rd Senate District is still too close to call as of early Wednesday evening.

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Tonko, Riley win reelection in NY House races

A pair of congressmen are headed back to Congress, with U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (D-20) and U.S. Representative Josh Riley (D-19) winning their districts, respectively.

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Rensselaer County local election roundup

The unofficial results for the 2026 Rensselaer County municipal elections are in. Results are reported by the County Board of Elections.

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Hochul beats Blakeman to win another term as governor

Gov. Hochul beat Republican Bruce Blakeman to win reelection for a second full term as governor as New York Democrats turned out in droves in a blue wave driven by President Trump’s deep unpopularity.

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Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case

By MICHAEL R. SISAK NEW YORK (AP) — A reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University will be led by a former Manhattan federal prosecutor who oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and fashion executive Peter Nygård, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday. Jacqueline […]

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2026 Mercedes Benz AMG GT63 Pro is the coupe for all RUN DATE: 11/6/2026

Entering Grasso’s Garage this week is a coupe everyone dreams of. The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Coupe is a masterpiece of engineering. Driver and riders combined enjoy the power while onlookers try to find a drool bucket as the GT63 provides the shock in awe most onlookers cant wait to get their phone out and video. Powered by a handcrafted Mercedes 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, the Pro layout delivers an extra 26 horsepower over the standard model, and earning a 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Power is sent through […]

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‘There’s more work to do’: UAlbany football focused on winning amid FCS rankings rise

ALBANY, N.Y. — A week after earning their first Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) debut in the national rankings, the University at Albany Great Danes football team has moved up a few spots in the Week 10 poll. Ahead of last Saturday’s 45-35 victory over then-No. 15 Campbell at home, the Great Danes came in at […]

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Despite preseason injury, Averill Park girls’ varsity soccer junior DeLair’s perseverance pays off with Section 2 Class A championship

LATHAM, N.Y. — A week out from the preseason, Averill Park junior Teagan DeLair’s 2026 varsity soccer season was in jeopardy. In an adult league soccer game with her father and brother, DeLair rolled her ankle and landed on it the wrong way. The non-contact injury was diagnosed as a Grade 2 ailment and kept […]

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New York 2026 live election results

Unofficial election results for all of New York State races, including Governor, state Assembly and Senate and Congressional races.

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