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Daily Digest: Demonstrations to take place across Capital Region for third ‘No Kings’ movement

Also: Stewart’s shops to offer special three-day admission pass for Belmont Stakes racing festival • NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: Four men’s hockey players sign with ECHL squads
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

 
 

Happy Tuesday!

Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website.

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Demonstrations to take place across Capital Region for third ‘No Kings’ movement

Many people from across the country will attend No Kings 3.0 demonstrations this weekend, echoing the two previous No Kings events in June and October last year, which mobilized millions of people to take to the streets and make their…

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Stewart's shops to offer special three-day admission pass for Belmont Stakes racing festival

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the return of a special Belmont Stakes Racing Festival three-day admission pass, now available at approximately 175 Stewart's Shops throughout the greater…

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NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY: Four men's hockey players sign with ECHL squads

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Four Union College men's hockey seniors signed professional contracts with ECHL teams last week. Nick Young signed with the Idaho Steelheads, Colby MacArthur joined the Kansas City Mavericks, Parker Lindauer is now…

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Gas prices continue to climb in Capital Region

Average gasoline prices in the area have risen 21.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.86 a gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 546 stations in Albany.

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Jim Boeheim on Gerry McNamara: 'I think they got the best coach available'

Syracuse, N.Y. – Jim Boeheim coached Gerry McNamara at Syracuse University. He hired him on his SU staff once McNamara's professional career ended. So it's no surprise that the former SU basketball coach believes the university made the right choice for its next basketball coach. McNamara, according to sources, is finalizing details to succeed Adrian Autry as SU's head men's basketball coach. …

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LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforce

The flight aborted takeoff and requested a gate after an odor made flight attendants sick.

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With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn't just about a fear of flying

Experts say there are steps travelers can take to made the best of stressful situations.

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Record-smashing heat continues: 'Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot'

Weather historians say the dome has already smashed statewide March records in 14 states.

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LA28 unveils a bold, superbloom-inspired look for the Los Angeles Olympics

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has announced its official look, and it's a blast of bold colors. The graphic patterns and color palettes will be used to identify everything from credentials to staff uniforms to signage to competition venues and the athletes village. The concept announced Monday is based on a […]

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Pentagon spokesman says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices

Reporters will work from an "annex" on Pentagon grounds but outside the building.

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California Democrats condemn immigration arrest at San Francisco airport

Sunday's incident was not related to ICE officers helping with long lines.

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Kalshi and Polymarket rush to ban insider trading as senators move to curb prediction markets

On Monday, the platforms announced bans that target politicians and athletes.

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Judge appoints new US attorney for New Jersey after Habba, other officials were disqualified

A federal judge has appointed veteran prosecutor Robert Frazer as U.S. attorney for New Jersey.

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