Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Daily Digest: Residents vote on 2026 Troy Public Library budget

Also: Watervliet hires ex-Troy officer involved in 2017 civilian shooting • HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Troy Flying Horses soaring to success to begin 2025 season
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

 
 

Happy Wednesday!

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


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Residents vote on 2026 Troy Public Library budget

TROY, N.Y. — On Tuesday, residents from noon to 8 p.m. voted on the Troy Public Library’s budget and to elect four members for the Board of Trustees. The proposed budget would be a 26% increa…

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Watervliet hires ex-Troy officer involved in 2017 civilian shooting

WATERVLIET, N.Y. — Watervliet has hired ex-Troy police officer Jarrod Iler, who was involved with the non-lethal shooting of an unarmed Black man eight years ago in the Collar City. On Aug. 14, 201…

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Troy Flying Horses soaring to success to begin 2025 season

The Troy girls' volleyball team is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with in 2025. Through five games, the Flying Horses (5-0) are the only undefeated team in the Colonial Council and are right at the top of the league standings. Preparation for the new campaign started early, as Troy head coach […]

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LOCAL: Saratoga Springs native Lindsey Frank joins Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Lindsey Frank is back home running about with the same enthusiasm that she developed as a dual-sport Hall of Fame athlete at Saratoga Springs High School. Only this time, the lacrosse/field hockey star is racing around for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF). Frank joined TRF in May as its Marketing Coordinator. True to her skills, she covered a lot of ground quickly this summer, including assisting with the Fifth Annual Gumbo with Kendrick for TRF at the Principessa Elena Society, LALO for Jockeys & Horses at the Adelphi Hotel, and the TRF's Backyard BBQ, presented by […]

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Entertainment calendar

Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, September 18, 2025 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Sister's Summer School Catechism, 7pm, and Master Chef All Stars Live, 7 pm. www.atproctors.org. Friday, September 19, 2025 UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL:  25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs. The Great American Soulbook, 7:30 pm. www.atuph.org COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St, Cohoes. Southern Steel, 7:30 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. The Great Gatsby Ballet, 7 pm. www.atproctors.org. Saturday, September 20, 2025 TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL:  30 Second St, Troy. Christine Spero Group, 6 pm.  www.troymusichall.org. COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St, Cohoes. A Brother's […]

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Endangered pink river dolphins face a rising mercury threat in the Amazon

Mercury contamination comes mainly from illegal gold mining.

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Divers recover artifacts from the Titanic's sister ship Britannic for the first time

The vessel, the largest hospital ship at the time, sank in less than an hour.

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North Dakota newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99

Her Olive Garden piece was "unique and authentic, coming from a grandmother in North Dakota."

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Judge won't release identities of two women once described as potential co-conspirators of Epstein

The individuals' identities were blacked out of a government letter opposing bail for Epstein.

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Amid bankruptcy, some Publishers Clearing House winners are facing the end of 'forever' prizes

The company that bought PCH assets says it won't pay prizes won before July 15.

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Ford to drop up to 1,000 jobs at German plant as demand for electric cars in Europe lags forecasts

The company said it was continually evaluating production volumes and adjusting them to demand.

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Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot

A jury convicted Burke of four counts, including conspiracy and accepting a bribe.

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