Daily Digest: ‘Common sense’: Residents urge County to implement Hoosick Street solutions

Also: Investigation continues in Cohoes shooting involving State Police • Saratoga County Public Safety Committee advances animal abuse registry proposal

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Friday, August 8, 2025

Happy Friday! Hope everyone is having a great week and has a great weekend. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of iced 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 ‘Common sense’: Residents urge County to implement Hoosick Street solutions EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — Even Rensselaer County Legislators got involved in their public forum on Wednesday night, with Hoosick Street and its problems dominating the legislature chambers. “It’s comm… Read more → Investigation continues in Cohoes shooting involving State Police COHOES, N.Y. — On Wednesday, State Troopers were involved in a shooting incident in Cohoes. The suspect involved in the shooting appears to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according … Read more → Saratoga County Public Safety Committee advances animal abuse registry proposal BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee announced the advancement of a proposed local law to create a countywide animal abuse registry. The local law w… Read more → Scientists thought this Argentine glacier was stable. Now they say it's melting fast The glacier's melting could have broader implications for understanding potential changes in larger ice masses. Read more → Judge stops hazardous waste shipments to Michigan landfill from five states The suburban Detroit landfill is operated by trash giant Republic Services. Read more → Trump honors Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life Trump said the trio, "showed me the same unbelievable gesture of kindness." Read more → Neo-Nazi group leader sentenced to 20 years in prison for planned Maryland power grid attack Brandon Russell was convicted by a jury earlier this year in federal court in Baltimore. Read more → Hubble Space Telescope takes best picture yet of the comet visiting from another solar system The comet is hurtling our way, but will veer closer to Mars than Earth. Read more → Trump administration asks high court to lift restrictions on Southern California immigration stops The emergency petition comes after an appeals court refused to lift a temporary restraining order. Read more → Victims feeling exhausted and anxious about wrangling over Epstein files "I am not some pawn in your political warfare," one alleged victim wrote. Read more → Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs The president presented charts that he says shows the economy is solid. Read more → JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised The Vance family has become accustomed to certain accommodations being made as they travel. Read more → Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats The AI system, called Sentinel, helps detect early signs of possible child endangerment. Read more →

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