Monday, April 13, 2026

Daily Digest: ‘So important’: Troy Fire Department adds new pumper truck to fleet

Also: ‘Special day’: Halfmoon community gathers for Yellow Ribbon Day • HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD: Guilderland wins Frigid Cup Invitational
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Monday, April 13, 2026

 
 

Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week ahead. 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


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‘So important’: Troy Fire Department adds new pumper truck to fleet

The City of Troy Fire Department has officially acquired a new pumper truck that will be added to the fleet, improving department responsiveness and efficiency.

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‘Special day’: Halfmoon community gathers for Yellow Ribbon Day

Each year on April 9, New York State honors the men and women currently serving in the United States Armed Forces with Yellow Ribbon Day, paying tribute to their bravery and service. In Halfmoon, residents, community leaders, and military supporters gathered at Halfmoon Town Hall to unite to honor and remember those who have and are currently serving with the annual ceremony.

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD: Guilderland wins Frigid Cup Invitational

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. — A dominant sprint performance by Jack Larson and strong depth across multiple events helped Guilderland capture the boys team title at the Frigid Cup Invitational. Guilderland finished with 161 points to win the team championship. Columbia placed second with 93 points, followed closely by Maple Hill (91) and Albany Academy (75). Watervliet […]

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: Guilderland dominates Frigid Cup Invitational

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. — A dominant performance powered the Guilderland girls to a commanding team victory at the Frigid Cup Invitational meet featuring 12 schools and 19 scored events. Guilderland piled up 221 points to easily win the team title. Bethlehem finished second with 93 points, followed by Coxsackie-Athens (80) and Columbia (79) in a tightly […]

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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Frigid Cup Invitational (PHOTO GALLERY)

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. —

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Rory McIlroy defends Masters title, becomes fourth ever to win back-to-back Green Jackets

For the first time since 2002, the Green Jacket remains on the same shoulders as Rory McIlroy is the winner of the 2026 Masters.

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Nearly a century of wondering: The American UFO saga, in reality and in fiction

Sightings and investigations date back to the first widely reported one in 1947.

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Hollywood’s narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades

Hollywood has been preparing the public for the possibility of intelligent alien life visiting Earth.

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