Daily Digest: ‘Exciting time’: Russell Sage College students move-in and begin classes

Also: Jonas Brothers return to SPAC for ‘Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour’ • Gas prices inch higher in Capital Region

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Happy Tuesday! 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 ‘Exciting time’: Russell Sage College students move-in and begin classes ALBANY AND TROY, N.Y. — Russell Sage College students have officially moved onto campus in either Albany or Troy and have started their classes for the fall semester. With that, college officials a… Read more → Jonas Brothers return to SPAC for 'Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour' SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. —  The Spa City served as the Jonas Brothers' 10th stop on their Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour, and there was no denying that the crowd was a sucker for the band… Read more → Gas prices inch higher in Capital Region CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — Average gasoline prices in the area have risen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08 a gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 546 stations in Albany… Read more → FRONTIER LEAGUE: Tri-City manager Greg Tagert speaks about ValleyCats resiliency, record-breaking 2025 season TROY, N.Y. — Last weekend at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, the Tri-City ValleyCats accomplished something that no other team in their 23-year franchise history has done. They won 56 games in a single se… Read more → Saratoga Race Course to host local hoops and hockey head coaches SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that head coaches from two popular Capital Region sports programs will be available for photo and autograph opp… Read more → Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for central bank control Trump said he is firing Cook because of allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. Read more → Trump honors fallen US service members and criticizes Biden to mark Afghanistan bombing anniversary A review found decisions by both Trump and Biden led to Afghanistan's military collapse. Read more → New top admiral takes over the US Navy amid military firings Adm. Daryl Caudle has taken over as the Navy's highest-ranking officer. Read more → Cracker Barrel says it "could've done a better job" with release of new logo that angered some fans Cracker Barrel is sticking with its new logo. Read more → Southwest Airlines' new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here's how The new rule goes into effect Jan. 27, the same day Southwest starts assigning seats. Read more → House committee subpoenas Epstein's estate for documents, including birthday book and contacts Congressional lawmakers are trying to determine who was connected to the disgraced financier. Read more →

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