Also: TROY TURKEY TROT: Second wind, second win for DiNuzzo in Troy Turkey Trot 5K • WWII and Cold War veteran receives high school diploma
 Friday, November 28, 2025 | | |
| | | | Happy Friday!Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving 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 | | | | TROY, N.Y. —Troy’s streets came alive with holiday spirit Thursday morning as more than 7,484 registered runners — the highest total in more than a decade — gathered for the 78th Troy Turkey Trot, reaffirming the event’s place among the country’s largest and oldest Thanksgiving Day races. The morning began at 8 a.m. with the […] | | | | | TROY, N.Y. — It's called a second wind; the phenomenon where exhausted runners suddenly find renewed strength to power through. Louie DiNuzzo, 43, of Saratoga Springs, found it. DiNuzzo has run the Troy Turkey Trot 5K more times than he can count. He's trained for it and come close to winning it again. Yet for […] | | | | | EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — Dominic Bersani, a veteran of World War II and the Cold War, recently received special recognition. At the Melvin Roads American Legion last Thursday morning, Bersani celebrated his birthday surrounded by friends and fellow veterans. He received medals for his service and something very special – a high school diploma. The […] | | | | | SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Thanksgiving is a special day, but for the Dailey family, it means so much more. In 2002, the Dailey's experienced a tragedy when 8-year-old Christopher passed away from a sudden form of brain cancer. Christopher was loved by his parents, his siblings and his friends. Those who knew him saw a sweet boy who did what any normal kid would do: living life with a smile. Christopher most enjoyed playing sports with his friends. In the wake of his passing, the Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot was founded. Its goal was to "build a lasting and living […] | | | | | SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — For many followers of racing, the year effectively ends with the Breeders' Cup. Few equine participants in the Cup will compete again in 2025. Some will be retired, with most of the rest given significant time off before returning to action in 2026. Horses being pointed to Triple Crown preps or major winter races such as the Pegasus World Cup or the lucrative Saudi Cup program will be among the early returnees. According to the calendar, there are still 28 graded races remaining in 2025. Nearly half of them will be run over Thanksgiving weekend, including […] | | | | | Career and Technical Education students marked the holiday season with a meaningful act of service. Culinary arts students from the F. Donald Myers Education Center teamed up with the Saratoga Wilton Kiwanis Club to assemble 135 holiday food baskets as part of the long-running community initiative known as "Operation Turkey." Key Club students and Kiwanis volunteers joined the culinary team to organize tables and food stations before packing Thanksgiving baskets for local social service agencies, including Wellspring, Community Hospice of Saratoga, Catholic Charities, AIM Services, Saratoga Seniors, and others. (Photo provided) | | | | | Specialist Sarah Beckstrom has died, while Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life." | | | | | Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients. | | | | | Thursday, November 27, 2025 TEACH MY KID TO READ: Is your 1st or 2nd grader (ages 6-8) in need of extra support with reading fundamentals? Troy Public Library (100 Second St, Troy) is offering free tutoring sessions designed to help young readers build confidence and improve their skills. Sessions are held twice a week on […] | | | |
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