Friday, September 25, 2026

Daily Digest: Troy police: Suspect wanted for May 2026 murder arrested in Georgia

Also: Troy woman arrested for alleged animal neglect • ‘Incredibly excited’: Watervliet receives over $650K in state funding to renovate Clinton Park
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Friday, September 25, 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 •

Troy police: Suspect wanted for May 2026 murder arrested in Georgia

The Troy Police Department announced on Thursday that Kean Wiggins, the suspect wanted for the May 2026 murder of Shardonay Tyce, was taken into custody in Gwinnett County, Georgia, according to a press release.

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Troy woman arrested for alleged animal neglect

City police announced on Wednesday that they arrested a 20-year-old woman in connection with alleged animal neglect after a six-month-old pitbull puppy was found underweight and in need of medical care.

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‘Incredibly excited’: Watervliet receives over $650K in state funding to renovate Clinton Park

The City of Watervliet received a $650,836 grant through a New York State playground program to renovate Clinton Park, located at Clinton Street and Avenue A, Mayor Charles Patricelli announced.

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Wilton town supervisor provides updates following August tornadoes

Wilton Town Supervisor Toni Sturm described last month’s storm as a “catastrophic and rare weather event” during a press conference Thursday. Sturm provided updates on cleanup efforts while outlining how the town plans to overhaul its emergency response and communications following the tornadoes.

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Home Made Theater brings ‘Clue’ to Saratoga Springs

Home Made Theater, a non-profit organization dedicated to producing high-quality theater and providing educational opportunities in the performing arts for the Saratoga Springs community and surrounding areas, is kicking off the spooky season with a production of “Clue,” the hit comedy-mystery based on the iconic 1985 Paramount film and the classic Hasbro board game.

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Four Great Danes hear their names called in NLL Draft

ALBANY, N.Y. — The University at Albany continues to send players to the professional ranks at a remarkable rate. Four Great Danes were selected in the 2026 National Lacrosse League Draft on Thursday night, led by standout attackman Silas Richmond, who was taken No. 2 overall by the Toronto Rock. Richmond was followed by long-stick […]

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New York sues prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation

It’s the latest legal challenge from a state moving to rein in popular betting apps.

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City of Watervliet commemorates 35th Armenian Independence Day

The City of Watervliet commemorated the 35th anniversary of Armenian Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall this week, along with remarks from local community leaders and officials.

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DEC offers free fishing days Sept. 26, Nov. 11

State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced a statewide Free Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. During any of the six designated Free Fishing Days, the fishing license requirement is waived for fishing on New York’s fresh waters.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Daily Digest: Siena poll: Hochul holds 9-point lead over Blakeman in NY governor’s race

Also: Review: ‘Breathing Time’ at Cohoes Music Hall is a play that stays with you • Review: ‘Left on Tenth’ at Curtain Call Theatre is a cross between live theater and an audio book
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Thursday, September 24, 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 •

Siena poll: Hochul holds 9-point lead over Blakeman in NY governor’s race

With Election Day less than two months away, Gov. Kathy Hochul now holds a single-digit lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, according to a new Siena Poll of likely New York State voters released on Sept. 23.

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Review: ‘Breathing Time’ at Cohoes Music Hall is a play that stays with you

Review: ‘Breathing Time’ at Cohoes Music Hall is a play that stays with you

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Review: ‘Left on Tenth’ at Curtain Call Theatre is a cross between live theater and an audio book

“Left on Tenth,” playing at Curtain Call Theatre in Latham until Oct. 4, is as much a rescue mission as it is a theatrical experience.

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Maria College and Hometown Health Centers partner to expand healthcare career opportunities

Maria College and Hometown Health Centers (HHC) announced a partnership to expand educational opportunities for healthcare workers, strengthen clinical education, and explore additional ways to support the Capital Region’s healthcare workforce.

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2026 Nissan Pathfinder continues down the right path

While rivals force buzzing turbocharged four-cylinders onto families, Nissan keeps what works: a tried-and-true, naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine. Pushing 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque, it delivers smooth, honest power. And to top it all off, CVT is dead. The crisp nine-speed automatic transmission provides confidence-inspiring shifts and a stout 6,000-pound towing capacity standard on our Platinum trim tester. On the outside, a sharp mid-cycle facelift trades the old chrome look for a gloss-black mesh grille and restyled LED headlights. Draped in two-tone Red and Black paint, our top-tier Platinum 4WD tester looked exceptionally premium with its new […]

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‘We never give up’: Mechanicville girls’ soccer strikes Stillwater with golden goal, earns gutsy 1-0 road win

STILLWATER, N.Y. — The air was brisk, the student section was packed, and two high school soccer titans were locked in a showdown. You could have sworn it was a sectional playoff game. “The atmosphere was great,” junior Kendall Buechner said. But this was no postseason battle. The Stillwater and Mechanicville girls’ varsity soccer teams were meeting in an early-season September Wasaren League match on Tuesday. Both teams entered the contest as reigning Section 2 champions. The Class C Warriors came in with a 6-1 record, while the Class B Red Raiders arrived at the road bout with a 4-1 […]

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