Daily Digest: ‘Meet the need’: 12th annual Convoy for Tots the largest one yet

Also: Questar III BOCES Exceptional and Early Learning Department announces partnership with Russell Sage College • Gas price inch higher in Capital Region

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Tuesday, November 18, 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 ‘Meet the need’: 12th annual Convoy for Tots the largest one yet SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — This year marked the 12th annual Convoy for Tots. Coordinated by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department and benefiting the Capital Region Toys for Tots, more than 1… Read more → Questar III BOCES Exceptional and Early Learning Department announces partnership with Russell Sage College CASTLETON, N.Y. — The Questar III BOCES Exceptional and Early Learning Department is proud to announce a new partnership with the Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Educati… Read more → Gas price inch higher in Capital Region CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — Average gasoline prices in the area rose two cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12 a gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 546 stations in Albany. Prices in Albany are 1.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 4.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.769 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Albany was priced at $2.83 a gallon, while the most expensive was $3.29 a […] Read more → Trump administration sues California over law banning masked federal agents California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces. Read more → Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they'll get built The scrutiny amid fears of an artificial intelligence investment bubble. Read more → Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks The comments deepen then uncertainty about the Trump administration's next steps toward Maduro's government. Read more → South Africa foreign minister says charter flights part of a plan to clear Palestinians out of Gaza A chartered plane arrived in Johannesburg on Thursday with 153 Palestinians. Read more → EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers The new rule builds on a Supreme Court decision removing federal protections for significant areas. Read more → Homeland Security agents make arrest dozens in North Carolina's largest city. Here's what to know The immigration sweep comes on the heels of similar operations in Los Angeles and Chicago. Read more → Man charged with murder in shooting of Oakland football coach and 'Last Chance U' star John Beam Cedric Irving is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday. Read more → President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster It will allow those who have purchased World Cup tickets through FIFA to get expedited visa appointments, Read more → America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There's a commemorative ornament for it The limited-edition, hand-crafted ornament features the Declaration of Independence. Read more →

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