Join us to learn about NY Child Care for All

Hello Ashley,   Join us next week for one of our virtual teach-ins on our new roadmap, New York State Child Care for All, on either Monday, December 15 or Thursday, December 18, from 6:30 to 7:30.   These teach-ins will offer a one-hour grounding in the vision guiding New York’s movement toward a more equitable child care system and will help prepare you to speak with legislators at upcoming advocacy days. Register to Join Both days will cover the same material, so register for the date that works best for you, and help us build the momentum needed to finally win the child care system our communities have been fighting for.     In solidarity, Marina Marcou-O'Malley Co-Executive Director Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari Co-Executive Director JOIN US for AQE Advocacy Day in Albany on February 4! SAVE THE DATE

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Daily Digest: ‘Awesome facility’: $112 million renovation set for Van Rensselaer Manor

Also: Knox Fest honoring daring Revolutionary War feat to take place this weekend • DEC urges New Yorkers to reduce rock salt use

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Friday, December 12, 2025

Happy Friday! Hope everyone is having a great week and is looking forward to having 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 ‘Awesome facility’: $112 million renovation set for Van Rensselaer Manor TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced an estimated $112 million renovation project for the Van Rensselaer Manor nursing & rehabilitation facility, which will updat… Read more → Knox Fest honoring daring Revolutionary War feat to take place this weekend SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. — Approximately 250 years ago, during the winter of 1775, Henry Knox led the transportation of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, some 300 miles away, to force the evacu… Read more → DEC urges New Yorkers to reduce rock salt use New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has joined state and local officials to encourage New Yorkers to reduce the overuse of rock salt when possible and… Read more → Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations States with laws could lose access to broadband funding, according to the order. Read more → Amtrak's 18,000 workers to receive $900 bonuses, funded by executive cuts The federal administration urged executives to forgo 50% of their bonuses. Read more → Senator says FAA administrator failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promised Bryan Bedford vowed to sell his shares in Republic Airways, which recently completed a merger. Read more → New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look These coins depict the founding documents and the Revolutionary War. Read more → Trump pardoned them for Jan. 6. Now they want millions of dollars Most are seeking $1 million to $10 million for alleged injuries and property damage. Read more → Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted for fraud, money laundering Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson faces wire fraud and money laundering charges. Read more → House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers Nearly two dozen Republicans joined all Democrats who voted in backing the bill. Read more → US seizure of rogue oil tanker off Venezuela signals new crackdown on shadow fleet The tanker is part of the illicit "shadow fleet" used to sidestep U.S. sanctions. Read more → Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree Carl Erik Rinsch was best known for directing the film "47 Ronin." Read more → What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won? The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1 billion for Saturday night's drawing. Read more →

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