Daily Digest: ‘Build community’: Troy Public Library budget increase passes handily

Also: ‘Important step’: Saratoga County Supervisors unanimously approve Saratoga County Animal Abuser Registry • ‘A Local Lilith Fair’: First annual WAMM Fest rocks Hangar On The Hudson

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Thursday, September 18, 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 ‘Build community’: Troy Public Library budget increase passes handily TROY, N.Y. — Residents voted ‘yes’ on the Troy Public Library’s 2026 budget Tuesday. The approved 30% tax levy increase also came with four new Board of Trustees members. “It’s ju… Read more → 'Important step': Saratoga County Supervisors unanimously approve Saratoga County Animal Abuser Registry BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a local law that will establish a County Animal Abuser Registry. Board of Supervisors Chair Phil Barrett acknowledg… Read more → 'A Local Lilith Fair': First annual WAMM Fest rocks Hangar On The Hudson TROY, N.Y. — Hangar On The Hudson in Troy's North Central neighborhood came alive during a recent celebration of women in music event. The first-ever WAMM Fest filled both of the Hangar'… Read more → HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Troy's strong QB-WR connection lifts Flying Horses During the first quarter of last Friday's football game between Troy High School and Mohonasen, Flying Horses sophomore quarterback Kyair Carr went to the sideline and spoke with senior wide receiver Julian Monk. Carr wanted to check in with his wideout, who was clearly frustrated with himself on the bench. In the first quarter, Troy […] Read more → Federal judge orders Alabama's largest county to redraw racially gerrymandered districts Jefferson County is Alabama's largest county and home to Birmingham. Read more → Brothers testify about box left with them by man accused of trying to assassinate Trump Both men have known Routh for about 30 years and previously worked at his business. Read more → Rudy Giuliani is ordered to pay $1.36 million in legal bills With interest, Giuliani owes nearly $1.6 million. Read more → Cracker Barrel expects weaker sales and restaurant traffic after logo controversy Cracker Barrel said it now expects store traffic will fall between 4% and 7%. Read more → House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk Republicans want investigations into various groups and entities in the aftermath of Kirk's slaying. Read more → ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk's death Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely over his comments. Read more → Ticket marketplace StubHub slips on the public stage in its trading debut on Wall Street StubHub received a lackluster reception on Wall Street Wednesday. Read more → Starbucks workers sue over company's new dress code Some employees say they had to spend more than $100 on new clothes. Read more → West Coast states issue joint vaccine recommendations ahead of CDC advisers meeting The recommendations include guidelines for flu and RSV vaccinations. Read more →

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