Daily Digest: ‘Honest and positive’: Democrats take every Troy City Council seat

Also: Election roundup: Dems sweep in Troy, City of Rensselaer • ‘Onward’: McLaughlin declares victory in Rensselaer County executive race

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Thursday, November 6, 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 ‘Honest and positive’: Democrats take every Troy City Council seat TROY, N.Y. — The entire Troy City Council will be Democrats starting in January. With 100% of precincts reporting unofficial results, Trojans flipped the four Republican Council seats in what candi… Read more → Election roundup: Dems sweep in Troy, City of Rensselaer CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — The unofficial results for the 2025 General Election are in. All results are from County and State Board of Elections. Statewide, New Yorkers voted yes (1,894,597 votes, 45.5… Read more → 'Onward': McLaughlin declares victory in Rensselaer County executive race TROY, N.Y. — Republican Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin earned himself another four-year term after declaring victory Tuesday night in front of supporters at the Franklin Terrace Ballr… Read more → DEC reminds New Yorkers to hunt safely New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has reminded New Yorkers to hunt safely this season and encouraged all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions. Regular deer hunting season in the Northern Zone began Oct. 25 and closes Dec. 7. Bowhunting season for deer and bear is ongoing in the Southern Zone and ends on Nov. 14. The regular big game season in the Southern Zone begins Nov. 15. "With nearly 600,000 New Yorkers participating annually, hunting is among the most popular forms of wildlife-related recreation in the state," Lefton said. "Hunting remains a […] Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, November 6, 2025 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. I Just Stopped By To See The Man, 7:30 pm. www.attherep.org. PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Wicked, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. www.atproctors.org. Friday, November 7, 2025 UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL:  25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs. The Seven Wonders, 7:30 pm. www.atuph.org COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St, Cohoes. The Joni Project, 7:30 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. I Just Stopped By To See The Man, 7:30 pm. www.attherep.org. MVP ARENA: 51 S. Pearl St, Albany. Albany Auto […] Read more → 2025 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet rules the roads As Porsche enters Grasso's Garage for the last time in 2025, we recognize a symbol of historical excellence: The 911 Carrera. Read more → Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed is expanding its police force The school received harsh criticism for its lack of key safety measures on the day of the shooting. Read more → Hegseth and Rubio share classified details on boat strikes with congressional leaders Senators are expected to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval for any strikes. Read more → Democrats are hopeful again. But unresolved questions remain about party's path forward The debate over the party's future is already starting to play out in key midterm elections. Read more → Federal agents drive off with 1-year-old girl after arresting her father in Los Angeles The man is a U.S. citizen who was at the scene of a federal immigration raid. Read more → IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers The IRS faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies. Read more → States sue Trump administration over restrictions put on FEMA emergency grants Both states and local governments depend heavily on the grants. Read more → Trump nominates former New Mexico lawmaker to lead Bureau of Land Management Former Rep. Steve Pearce must be confirmed by the Senate. Read more →

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