Daily Digest: ‘Destination’: Collar Works’ artist space in South Troy starts renovations

Also: HVCC announces expansion of ASAP • Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Happy Friday! Hope everyone is having a great week and is looking forward to having a great weekend. 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 ‘Destination’: Collar Works’ artist space in South Troy starts renovations TROY, N.Y. — Collar Works, the Troy-based arts non-profit, officially started renovations on its new headquarters and artist space at 206 First St. Inside the historic Neemes Foundry, Elizabeth Dub… Read more → HVCC announces expansion of ASAP TROY, N.Y. — Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) recently announced the expansion of its Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program. According to a press release, the expansion allows additional HVCC students to receive resources to help them gain and maintain academic momentum so they can graduate on time. The program capacity now sits at […] Read more → Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland Two locals and three Yemenis were arrested during the rescue operation. Read more → From bombs to glass: Hanford site can now transform nuclear waste The site is turning liquid nuclear and chemical waste into a much safer substance: glass. Read more → On eve of sentencing, Combs tells judge he has been 'reborn,' asks for mercy Combs wrote sent a letter to a judge late Thursday asking for mercy. Read more → Goodall's influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work There also are Jane Goodall Institutes in 26 countries. Read more → Alaskan climbing star dies in fall from Yosemite's El Capitan Balin Miller, 23, died in a climbing accident Wednesday. Read more → Federal agency website notifications, social media posts blame shutdown on 'radical left' Democrats Blame is hurled from agency website banners, in email autoreplies, and in social media posts. Read more → Fundraising groups step up to help reopen national park sites and welcome visitors Organizations that support the country's national parks are stepping forward to welcome visitors. Read more → Nebraska Republicans are targeting voter-approved medical marijuana, following other GOP-led states Nebraska officials have missed a deadline to grant licenses to marijuana growers under the law. Read more → Fundraiser for family of Michigan church gunman raises more than $275,000 The organizer says it's an outpouring of forgiveness and love. Read more →

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