Daily Digest: Troy officials, CSEA reps spar over union contract finalization

Also: Former CDTA CEO Carm Basile dies • FROM OFF THE PACE: Oaklawn Handicap lives up to its billing

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Happy Saturday! Hope everyone has a great weekend. 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 Troy officials, CSEA reps spar over union contract finalization The contract between The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the City of Troy was a heated point of concern at Thursday night’s committee meeting, with both parties at a standstill after the union filed an improper practice c… Read more → Former CDTA CEO Carm Basile dies Former CEO of the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Carm Basile died. Read more → FROM OFF THE PACE: Oaklawn Handicap lives up to its billing SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Race of the Year (so far) That’s what the Oaklawn Handicap was billed as prior to Saturday’s running, and it did not disappoint – even if the outcome was not what had been expected. The main focus was on the rematch… Read more → RITTNER: Apple falls off the (loyalty) tree I have been a loyal Apple user since 1984. Read more → AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon Experts say the technology is expanding independence but still faces limitations around reliability. Read more → Morocco opens $700M skyscraper as it boosts global ambitions The tower is expected to generate 450 direct jobs and 3,500 indirect ones. Read more → At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up More than 1,450 vehicles are on display, including 181 world premiere models. Read more → Camp Mystic warned of safety plan problems as it seeks to reopen this summer after deadly 2025 flood Camp Mystic’s owners have applied for a license to reopen in late May. Read more → Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings Sam Altman expressed his deepest condolences to the entire community. Read more → Former CDTA CEO Carm Basile dies Former CEO of the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Carm Basile died. Read more → Police identify the body of 1 missing USF student, second still missing as roommate is charged The body of USF student Zamil Limon was found on a bridge; his roommate was arrested Read more → Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Roy Moore The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals said Moore failed to prove actual malice. Read more → The colonel with a Rolex and a yacht: Raúl Castro’s grandson holds key to Cuba deal Wherever Raúl Castro goes, his grandson is always a few steps behind. Read more →

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