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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Daily Digest: Troy City Council overrides mayor��s veto concerning charter change hearing

Sunday, July 12, 2026

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Troy City Council overrides mayor’s veto concerning charter change hearing

The all-Democratic Troy City Council unanimously voted to override a veto from Mayor Carmella Mantello on a public hearing concerning a proposed change to §C-40, which would redefine the mayor’s power to declare a state of emergency.

Pitney Meadows Community Farm to host 10th annual Fire Feast on Aug. 4

Pitney Meadows Community Farm recently announced that its annual Fire Feast – an open-air, expeditionary dining experience, bringing together local food and music, live-fire cooking, and community – will return from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, with this year’s event being extra special to celebrate the farm’s 10th anniversary.

RITTNER: Seeing isn’t always believing

I love illusions. Funny how the brain is tricked into seeing reality.

HORSE RACING: Andrew Champagne’s Saratoga bankroll, selections, analysis, Day 7

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — BANKROLL: $1,028 Saturday’s early double showed one of the reasons fans love this meet so much. Midnight Still and Angel of Kirk were chalky winners, but both were very, very impressive, and they’re 2-year-olds with what appear to be pretty high ceilings. It wouldn’t be surprising to see those two in races like the Spinaway and Hopeful on closing weekend. If those races weren’t enough for you, we’ve got three 2-year-old maiden races on tap for Sunday. If pedigrees and workouts are your thing, it’s one of the best cards of the meet, and there’s plenty […]

Siobhan Connally’s Ittybits & Pieces: New puppy has been a breath of fresh air

Baby, sit The puppy is still cute. In the 21 days we’ve known him, he’s spent about nine of them asleep. But now his wide-awake hours are expanding exponentially. He barks at his toys when he’s happy. He barks when the cat won’t play with him. He barks in his sleep. Otherwise, he quietly studies us as if he were a mad scientist in a past life. The things we need to pay attention to include: Poo on the carpet. Pee on the woodstove plate. Piranha puppy teeth on electronics charging cords. Juggling the knowledge that our “feral” cat will […]

US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

The statement says the Republican from South Carolina passed away Saturday evening.

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for kids ages 1 to 4.

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