Thursday, May 29, 2025

Daily Digest: ‘Third time’s a charm’: Troy hires comptroller, has municipal experience

Also: ‘We’ll be out there’: Authorities renew effort against underage drinking • Hoosick Falls receives state funding for 11 projects
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Thursday, May 29, 2025

 
 

Happy Thursday!

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.

Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor


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‘Third time’s a charm’: Troy hires comptroller, has municipal experience

TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Carmella Mantello appointed a new comptroller in Michael McNeff, the city announced in a press release on Wednesday morning. McNeff brings over two decades of public and private …

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'We'll be out there': Authorities renew effort against underage drinking

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Local and state officials gathered in Saratoga Spa State Park to warn off any would-be underage drinkers. "There's a point of sale," said Joseph Finelli, Deputy Commissione…

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Hoosick Falls receives state funding for 11 projects

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced awards for 30 transformational projects for the Capital Region, including funding for the Village of Hoosick Falls, as part of two econom…

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2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter tackles the Earth

Needing no introduction, Toyota Motor Co. has done one heck of a job recently in its SUV and truck market. Providing an array of vehicles to consumers has been their strong suit, but providing reliability, dependability and usability is second to none. As Toyota continues to expand their fleet, the Toyota Tacoma is certainly their bread and butter. With GMC and other manufacturers expanding their off-road line up , Toyota follows order and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter is born. Powering this off-road machine is a i-FORCE MAX 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged hybrid paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This powering […]

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE: Niskayuna tops Saratoga Springs for Class A sectional crown

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — A dominant performance by freshman Madelyn Cummings and a smothering first-half defense powered No. 3 Niskayuna to an 11-6 victory against No. 4 Saratoga Springs in the Section 2 Class A girls lacrosse sectional championship on Tuesday evening. Cummings netted a game-high seven goals (four in the first half) as the Silver Warriors built a commanding lead and never looked back. The two teams swapped goals early in the first quarter. Abigail Licht opened the scoring for the Silver Warriors at the 8:23 mark, but the Blue Streaks responded with tallies from Josslyn Gould and senior […]

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE (PHOTO GALLERY): Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks vs. Niskayuna Silver Warriors

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — Niskayuna defeated Saratoga Springs, 11-6, to win the Section 2 high school girls lacrosse Class A sectional title, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Shenendehowa High School, in Clifton Park, N.Y.

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Trump commutes federal life sentence of founding Gangster Disciples kingpin Larry Hoover

President Trump has commuted the federal life sentence for infamous Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover.

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Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

Moderna announced positive interim results from an early-stage trial of a vaccine that targeted bird flu virus.

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Former Connecticut governor, who resigned amid corruption scandal, pardoned by Trump

John Rowland's promising political career was upended by two federal prison stints.

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Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

The ruling came after several lawsuits arguing Trump has exceeded his authority.

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Stylist says Cassie confided that Sean 'Diddy' Combs pressured her into sex marathons

A friend and former stylist of the R&B singer Cassie is the latest witness to testify at the federal sex trafficking trial.

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Fired federal tech staffers file retaliation claim to a panel whose chairwoman Trump also fired

A group of roughly 80 fired federal employees appealed their terminations.

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Judge says US effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil on foreign policy grounds is likely unconstitutional

Judge Michael Farbiarz declined to release Khalil from a Louisiana jail.

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