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Daily Digest: ‘Great tradition’: Bell Top Elementary students get hands-on learning experience making apple cider

Also: SIENA POLL: Hochul leads Stefanik by 25 points in early look at potential gubernatorial race • US attorney under pressure to charge New York Attorney General in mortgage fraud case resigns
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Sunday, September 21, 2025

 
 

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‘Great tradition’: Bell Top Elementary students get hands-on learning experience making apple cider

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — Students at Bell Top Elementary School got a unique hands-on learning experience this week as they made fresh apple cider using the cider press in the school’s Learning Barn. Bell Top’s Learning Barn was built in 1997 by a team including first-grade teacher Melanie Lyte, who now acts as the Barn’s […]

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SIENA POLL: Hochul leads Stefanik by 25 points in early look at potential gubernatorial race

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul's job approval and favorability ratings are both up a little from last month, and her favorability rating, 45-42% (42-44% in August), is now the best it's been since January 2024, according to a new Siena Poll of New York State registered voters. A majority or plurality of voters believe Hochul works hard, demonstrates honesty, gets things done, provides decisive leadership, and cares about people. Four of the five are up significantly from June 2024 (this is first time 'get things done' was asked). Hochul (D) now leads Rep. Elise Stefanik (R) 52-27%, in a […]

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US attorney under pressure to charge New York Attorney General in mortgage fraud case resigns

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON — A federal prosecutor in Virginia whose monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James has not resulted in criminal charges resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. Erik Siebert confirmed his departure in an email to colleagues, reviewed by The Associated Press, in which he praised them as the "finest and most exceptional" of Justice Department employees but made no mention of the political turmoil that preceded his resignation. The replacement of Siebert as U.S. attorney for the prestigious Eastern District of Virginia office comes amid a push […]

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NCAA FOOTBALL: Three takeaways from UAlbany's first win of 2025 season versus Cornell

ALBANY, N.Y. — The University at Albany football team ended a season-opening three-game skid with a 13-10 victory over Cornell on Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium on Saturday. The Great Danes (1-3) were able to secure the first victory under interim head coach Jared Ambrose. It was a critical win for […]

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NCAA FOOTBALL: Cornell vs. UAlbany (PHOTO GALLERY)

ALBANY, N.Y. — The UAlbany Great Danes football team defeated the Cornell Big Red, 13-10, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, on Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, in Albany, N.Y. (MIKE GWIZDALA – MEDIANEWS GROUP).

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NCAA FOOTBALL: RPI edges No. 25 Brockport in OT

TROY, N.Y. — On Saturday, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) No. 25 SUNY Brockport, 30-24, in overtime. The Engineers improved to 2-1, while the Golden Eagles dropped to 2-1. Brockport's offense totaled 447 yards, including a career day for Ben Gocella, passing the ball. Gocella set career highs across the board with 32 completions on 52 […]

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NCAA FOOTBALL: SUNY Brockport vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (PHOTO GALLERY)

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers football team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles, 30-24, in overtime, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at ECAV Stadium, in Troy, N.Y. (MIKE GWIZDALA – MEDIANEWS GROUP).

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Questions and answers from the 'Car Doctor'

Q. I have been looking for a Certified Pre-Owned 2022 Lexus RX350 with the V-6 engine. As you know, this was the last year this engine was included in the RX350 before it was discontinued in favor of the turbocharged four-cylinder engine. I had the impression the V6 was a terrific engine, dependable, durable, and powerful. What is your opinion of each one? Bottom line: At 73, I am looking for comfortable and quiet ride after driving a 2010 Honda Civic for years. A. The four-cylinder engine performs well, and it is capable of 275 horsepower. The V-6 engine in […]

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Siobhan Connally's Ittybits & Pieces: Chief pooper scooper

"I see you got the Whisker 4000 SX," my neighbor nodded. ​It probably wasn't an exact quote, but it's what I thought I heard as I tilted my head and stared blankly at her over the fence. ​I understood the words individually, but when strung together, they lacked meaning. ​"I must have missed an important context. What now?" ​"Evidently, you missed the package the delivery truck dropped on your front porch this morning … it looks like you guys got a kitty litter robot." ​"Not guys," I think sourly. One. Guy. ​The H.U.S.B.A.N.D. ​He'd be The Guy. ​The next realization […]

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Under pressure, some immigrants are leaving American dreams behind

An increasing number of immigrants are finding it easier to seek opportunities in other countries.

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