Saturday, May 24, 2025

Daily Digest: ‘We’ll remember in November’: Good Cause Eviction for Troy fails at council meeting

Also: Former deputy police chief appointed to THA board, Steele not reappointed • Petersburgh talks potential law changes for dwellings
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

 
 

Happy Saturday!

Hope everyone had a great week and has a great weekend ahead. 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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‘We’ll remember in November’: Good Cause Eviction for Troy fails at council meeting

TROY, N.Y. — Though council members and organizers talked about Good Cause Eviction potentially failing at Thursday’s council finance meeting beforehand, when the Republican council members voted i…

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Former deputy police chief appointed to THA board, Steele not reappointed

TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Carmella Mantello appointed Former Deputy Troy Police Chief Richard "Buddy" McAvoy to the Board of Troy Housing Authority, replacing Council President Sue Steele, who…

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Petersburgh talks potential law changes for dwellings

PETERSBURGH, N.Y. — Though they didn't vote on any changes during their May meeting, the Petersburgh Town Board held a public hearing to talk about changes to Local Law 5 of 2015. The changes offer…

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RITTNER: The dead

I gave a little historic perspective when Mt Ida and New Mt Ida Cemeteries were created between 1832-54. The ceremony, held on Sunday, May 18th at Old Mt Ida, was to celebrate the completion of the Mt Ida Cemeteries ARPA Project. Colonel George L Willard Camp #154, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL: Columbia captures second straight sectional title with stunning win over BHBL

TROY, N.Y. — When they huddled during the final timeout, she was nervous. When her senior captain called the play, she was nervous. When the ball got pitched her way, with still two defenders to beat on the way to the endzone, she was nervous. Nevertheless, Columbia sophomore Taylor Alix refused to let those nerves […]

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HORSE RACING: NYRA announces 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival post times

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced on Friday the post times for the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, which will be held at historic Saratoga Rac…

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For 1 sentinel, a final walk at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

With his final walk scheduled for June 2, this Memorial Day will hold special significance.

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South Africa police minister says Trump 'twisted' facts to push baseless genocide claims

Of the 5,700+ homicides through March, six occurred on farms. One victim was white.

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McDonald's is closing its CosMc's restaurants but plans to test drinks the chain 'inspired'

McDonald's opened one CosMc's location near its headquarters in Chicago and seven in Texas.

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White House conducting massive overhaul of National Security Council, officials say

The move is expected to significantly reduce the number of staff at the NSC.

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Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings at DC airport

The aborted landings on May 1 added to general unease about continued close calls.

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Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

States have highly personal financial, medical, housing, tax and other information about SNAP applicants.

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Judge blocks another Trump executive order targeting a major law firm

Bates previously halted enforcement of multiple provisions of the executive order against Jenner & Block.

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Trump approves FEMA disaster relief for 8 states

Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas can now get FEMA support.

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