Daily Digest: ‘Important duties’: Proposed Troy budget includes 2.29 percent tax raise, garbage fee decrease

Also: Unity House hires Director of Development, Communications • Gas prices dip in Capital Region

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Happy Tuesday! 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 ‘Important duties’: Proposed Troy budget includes 2.29 percent tax raise, garbage fee decrease TROY, N.Y. — As per the city charter, the proposed Troy budget was officially released and sent to City Council members on Friday night. It includes a 2.29% increase in taxes and a decrease in the … Read more → Unity House hires Director of Development, Communications TROY, N.Y. — Unity House, a leading human services non-profit organization in the Capital Region, announced in a press release Tuesday that they have hired Erin Vickers, Former CDPHP Health Equity … Read more → Gas prices dip in Capital Region CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — Average gasoline prices in the area have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13 a gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 546 stations in Albany. Prices in the region are 7.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 6.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 3.5 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.628 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Albany was priced at $2.89 a gallon while the most expensive was […] Read more → Canastota presents '200 Years of the Erie Canal in Canastota' Oct. 28 The Canastota Public Library, 102 W. Center St., Canastota, is hosting a fall series in celebration of this year's Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration. The final installment of this series will be at the library on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Local artist Chuck Merrifield will introduce his new published work, "200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal: A Collection of Memorable Images by the Canastota Canal Town Corporation." The publication uses historical photos and available information to highlight Canastota's history from the early 19th century through present day. Merrifield will detail images of local historical interest and his process in […] Read more → Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears The legislation has long been a target of conservatives and industry members. Read more → Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings Hundreds of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees were among those impacted. Read more → SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket Starship thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas. Read more → Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised One congregation was mourning the loss of their pastor in the explosion. Read more → Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including driver's fatal shooting "Operation Midway Blitz" campaign targets so-called sanctuary laws in the state. Read more → New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules Journalists say the policy punishes routine newsgathering. Read more → JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US companies with crucial ties to national security The investment is part of the bank's Security and Resiliency Initiative. Read more → California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd His pumpkin was roughly the same weight as a small sedan or a large bison. Read more →

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