Monday, August 25, 2025

Daily Digest: Slidin’ Dirty returning to Troy

Also: Officials announce ‘one of the largest-ever’ firearms seizures in the history of the Northern District of New York • Gulfstream Developers receive conditional approval for tiny homes project in Troy
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Monday, August 25, 2025

 
 

Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week 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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Slidin’ Dirty returning to Troy

TROY, N.Y. — Slidin’ Dirty, the popular slider restaurant, is coming back to Troy this fall. The restaurant and food truck have plans to occupy the entire first-floor space formerly known as the River Street Market at 433 River St. The return to a brick-and-mortar location is the latest in a series of changes for […]

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Officials announce 'one of the largest-ever' firearms seizures in the history of the Northern District of New York

ALBANY, N.Y. — This past week, federal, state, and local law enforcement executed Operation Tidal Wave. Authorities labeled the results as "historic." Iziah Cox, 37, and Kaya Cox, 41, were arrested and charged with conspiracy to make false statements to financial institutions, allegedly operating a web of false businesses designed to receive the proceeds of […]

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Gulfstream Developers receive conditional approval for tiny homes project in Troy

TROY, N.Y. — A new development project has been conditionally approved for a series of tiny homes proposed by Gulfstream Developers. Led by Anthony M. Gucciardo of Gucciardo Real Estate Group and Anthony Casale of Troy, the tiny homes project is set to move forward following the satisfaction of a few minor contingencies, including the […]

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Dr. Randy Cale's Terrific Parenting: Playing sports is not fun anymore … what happened?

A 17-year-old client recently said to me, "Playing sports isn't fun anymore. I'm not sure it's worth it." Sadly, this isn't the first time I've heard that this year. Many middle and high school athletes continue to show up for practices and games, but the joy — the spark that once made it all worthwhile — is gone. So, what exactly have we done to children's athletics? We've Taken the Fun Out of Sports When I listen to parents and kids talk about their spring and summer calendars, I rarely hear laughter, anticipation, or genuine excitement. Instead, I hear about […]

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Upcoming calendar

ART EXHIBITION: The Albany Institute of History & Art 125 Washington Ave, Albany) (presents "On the Road to Cragsmoor with Charles Courtney Curran," an exhibition that traces the American painter Charles Courtney Curran's (1861–1942) entire career. The exhibition follows Curran's journey from his childhood home in Sandusky, Ohio, to New York City, Paris, and ultimately […]

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Sunday, August 24, 2025 KOC "FUN DAY": The Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus are going to a Valley Cats game. Gates open at 3:30pm, Game begins at 5pm. We have reserved Premium Box Seats, the first two rows behind the Valley Cats dugout, for $11 each. Tickets need to be prepaid and will be available […]

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With more self-driving cars on the road, states put more rules in place

Lawmakers in 25 states introduced 67 bills related to autonomous vehicles this year.

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Kratom faces increasing scrutiny from states and the feds

The FDA is pushing to ban a powerful compound found in small amounts in kratom.

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It's almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

Amid political chatter, it's understandable to wonder about the 2025-26 flu vaccine.

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