Daily Digest: Mantello reaffirms commitment to quality of life for renters, tenants

Also: Patti LaBelle, The Revivalists to headline Saratoga Jazz Festival’s 49th year • HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Columbia bests Troy in mid-week matchup

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Happy Thursday! Hope everyone is having a great week. Bundle up if you're heading out and about today. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries Mantello reaffirms commitment to quality of life for renters, tenants TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Carmella Mantello reaffirmed her commitment to renters’ quality of life in a press release issued Tuesday and encouraged residents to reach out to code enforcement to hold negligent landlords accountable, as well as steps to protect public health. Currently, residents can report housing code violations anonymously by contacting code enforcement, which […] Read more → Patti LaBelle, The Revivalists to headline Saratoga Jazz Festival's 49th year SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — While it may be cold and snowy now, before too long summer will be in full swing, with people near and far coming to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center to enjoy one of the season's most beloved traditions — the Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova, which will include two days full of incredible music and community. Taking place on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, this year will serve as the 49th annual event and will feature a roster of 22 musical acts, 13 of which will be making their festival debut. […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL: Columbia bests Troy in mid-week matchup EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y.  — After a win over league foe the day prior, the Columbia high school boys' varsity basketball team enjoyed a 64-52 win over Troy at home on Wednesday in the second game of its back-to-back early February slate. The Blue Devils came out of a low-scoring first with an 8-7 lead and […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL: John Klopfer reaches 1,000 career points as BH-BL tops Albany BURNT HILLS, NY — Burnt Hills–Ballston Lake high school boys' varsity basketball junior John Klopfer reached the 1,000-career-point milestone on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, becoming only the fourth player in program history to achieve the mark and the only one to do so as a junior. Klopfer surpassed 1,000 career points with a put-back lay-up at the 3:08 mark of the fourth quarter during BH-BL's 81-70 win over Albany High School. He finished the night with 25 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocks. A brief in-game recognition followed the milestone basket, as teammates, coaches and fans acknowledged […] Read more → CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool The agency announced the decision Wednesday but gave no reason for it. Read more → Nike faces federal probe over allegations of 'DEI-related' discrimination against white workers Nike called the subpoena a surprising escalation. Read more → Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts Scientists and industry experts say Musk faces formidable technical, financial and environmental obstacles. Read more → Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims' names, despite redaction efforts That law was intended to preserve important privacy protections for Epstein's victims. Read more → After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice The Coca-Cola Company says Minute Maid's frozen juices will be discontinued by April. Read more →

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Daily Digest: McLaughlin pushes back at Hochul��s plans to bar participation in 287(g)

Also: Chowderfest returns for 27th event on Saturday in Saratoga Springs • Shenendehowa graduate Kevin Huerter headed to Detroit in 4-player, 3-team deal, AP sources say

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Happy Wednesday! Hope everyone is having a great week. Bundle up if you're heading out and about today. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries McLaughlin pushes back at Hochul’s plans to bar participation in 287(g) RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. — Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin reaffirmed his commitment to participating in the 287(g) program after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to introduce legislat… Read more → Chowderfest returns for 27th event on Saturday in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — This weekend marks the return of one of the Spa City's most looked forward to winter traditions, Discover Saratoga's annual Chowderfest which will be taking place from 11 a… Read more → Shenendehowa graduate Kevin Huerter headed to Detroit in 4-player, 3-team deal, AP sources say By TIM REYNOLDS The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons got deeper Tuesday by agreeing to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the centerpiece of a four-player, three-team deal, t… Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL: Stillwater, Tamarac meet in pivotal Wasaren League matchup with sectional seeding on line STILLWATER, N.Y. — With the sectional playoffs looming, every regular season high school boys' varsity basketball game left on the schedule matters even more. Vying for a higher seed in the Wasaren League, Stillwater and Tamarac's boys' varsity basketball teams met at Stillwater High School on Tuesday in a crucial late-season hardwood clash. The Warriors entered the game with an 11-6 record, while the Bengals came into the contest at 10-6. In the Wasaren League, Tamarac's 6-2 record had the edge over 5-3 Stillwater, putting the Bengals in second place in their division. By the end of the night, either […] Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, February 5, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Gary Owen, 8pm. www.theegg.org PALACE THEATRE: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Bert Kreisher, 7 pm. www.palacealbany.org. CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Confederates, 7:30 pm. www.attherep.org. Friday, February 6, 2026 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Confederates, 7:30 pm. www.attherep.org. Saturday, February 7, 2026 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Confederates, 4 pm. www.attherep.org. Sunday, February 8, 2026 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Confederates, 4 pm. www.attherep.org. Thursday, February 12, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, […] Read more → Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin America A social media post by the White House commemorated the anniversary of the war. Read more → Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space Federal immigration officials are beginning to purchase some warehouses for detention and processing facilities. Read more → Judge: Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release Nearly 100 victims were harmed by sloppy redactions to a massive release of Epstein documents. Read more → Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says The temporary restraining order will be in effect for 14 days. Read more → House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA's ultra-fast drug review program FDA Commissioner Marty Makary's initiative promises ultra-fast reviews for drugs aligning with "national priorities." Read more → Shenendehowa graduate Kevin Huerter headed to Detroit in 4-player, 3-team deal, AP sources say By TIM REYNOLDS The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons got deeper Tuesday by agreeing to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the centerpiece of a four-player, three-team deal, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend […] Read more → Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly Kelly claims Pentagon officials violated his First Amendment free speech rights. Read more → China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027 The new requirement will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Read more →

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