Daily Digest: ‘A big difference’: $136 million Griswold Heights updates completed

Also: Siena College receives state approval to become a university • Champions in the Classroom: NYSPHSAA Recognizes 2024-2025 Schools of Distinction and Excellence

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Thursday, July 17, 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 e-edition                            obituaries ‘A big difference’: $136 million Griswold Heights updates completed TROY, N.Y. — Organizers had to pass out over a dozen scissors during the recent ribbon-cutting event at Griswold Heights. The historic housing development underwent a $136 million renovation and up… Read more → Siena College receives state approval to become a university LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — It's official: Siena College has received approval from the New York State Board of Regents to become Siena University. The state Regents approved the proposal on July 14 at its… Read more → Champions in the Classroom: NYSPHSAA Recognizes 2024-2025 Schools of Distinction and Excellence LATHAM, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) recognized the Schools of Distinction and Excellence for the 2024-2025 school year. To be recognized as a S… Read more → ValleyCats' Walters notches go-ahead knock in Atlantic's victory against Midwest; Agresti homers, earns All-Star Game MVP TROY, N.Y. — The Atlantic All-Stars defeated the Midwest All-Stars 5-4 in the Frontier League All-Star Game in front of 4,426 fans at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on Wednesday. Midwest opened the scoring in the second. Easton Klein plunked Keenan Taylor. Braylin Marine doubled, and Taylor went to third. Jose Alvarez drove in two with […] Read more → Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter The animals were in shelters in Texas before the floods began. Read more → Trump tries to blame others as tensions rise around handling of Epstein case Trump, members of his administration and conservative influencers have long spread unsubstantiated claims surrounding Epstein. Read more → Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director There was no specific reason given for her firing. Read more → Grand Canyon blaze shows how managing a fire can go suddenly sideways It's not the first time firefighters have ended up on the losing end. Read more → Authorities take custody of 21 kids in California while surrogate moms claim couple misled them Authorities are investigating whether surrogate mothers around the country were misled. Read more → Federal judge says she would block Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide The judge said she would certify a class including all children affected by the order. Read more → Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts The class-action lawsuit says the arrests have stripped them of rights under U.S. immigration laws. Read more → The online gunseller with Donald Trump Jr. on its board makes its market debut. Shares plunge Shares of GrabAGun spiked at first but then sank, closing down nearly 24%. Read more →

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