Saturday, December 6, 2025

Daily Digest: 43rd annual Victorian Stroll set for Sunday in downtown Troy

Also: Public hearing set for Downtown Troy BID funding on Dec. 18 • HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mechanicville revenge tour launches with season-opening smashing of Emma Willard
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

 
 

Happy Saturday!

Hope everyone had a great week and has a great weekend ahead. 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


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43rd annual Victorian Stroll set for Sunday in downtown Troy

TROY, NY. — The Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce will host its 43rd annual Victorian Stroll this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a staple holiday tradition for the Collar City. Guests can enjoy…

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Public hearing set for Downtown Troy BID funding on Dec. 18

TROY, N.Y. — The Troy City Council unanimously voted to set two public hearings for the Downtown Business Improvement District's (BID) funding approval during the regular council meeting on T…

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Mechanicville revenge tour launches with season-opening smashing of Emma Willard

TROY, N.Y. — The Mechanicville Red Raiders high school varsity girls' basketball team is entering the 2025-2026 season with a chip on its shoulder. Seven months ago, the Red Raiders fell to Voorhee…

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RITTNER: Hey Ken, where's the Dutch?

I was hoping the new Ken Burns documentary on the American Revolution would acknowledge the Dutch's role in framing the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Unfortunately, that didn't happen in the first two episodes. He did well with the contributions of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, but the Dutch contributions were overlooked. Remember, it was Dutchman […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Saratoga's "Jet" in reach of records on field named for "The Express"

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Following Saratoga Springs' 14-13 victory against CBA Albany in the Section II Class AA high school football championship game, Blue Streaks senior running back Ben Coryea didn't mince words about the goal: The Dome and a date with CBA Syracuse. Saratoga Springs has its opportunity to knock off the defending champions in the Class AA State Championship game on Saturday at JMA Wireless Dome, on Ernie Davis Field in Syracuse at 6 p.m. It's quite appropriate when one considers the history of Syracuse University running backs: Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, Floyd Little, Larry Csonka, Joe Morris, Walter […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Class AA title game stats, keys, what to know about Saratoga Springs and CBA Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — One undefeated powerhouse and one surging postseason contender collide Saturday when Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse) and Saratoga Springs meet for the NYSPHSAA Class AA football championship at the JMA Wireless Dome. The matchup, set for 6 p.m., pits a dynasty against a program chasing history. CBA (12–0) is seeking its third straight Class AA state title and its fourth in five years, having won in 2021, 2023, and 2024. Saratoga Springs (11–2), meanwhile, returns to the Dome for the first time since 2015, aiming for the program's first state championship. CBA has dominated all season, outscoring opponents […]

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Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog

Department officials ordered the workers back starting Dec. 15 to help clear civil rights cases.

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Arizona congresswoman claims she was pepper sprayed during federal operation

Two agents were injured, and U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was in the vicinity.

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FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown

The FAA warned airlines could face fines of up to $75,000.

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What to know about the air traffic control overhaul and the company FAA hired to manage it

Peraton will oversee the roughly $31.5 billion overhaul of the outdated air traffic control system.

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Former DEA agent charged with agreeing to launder millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartel

An informant had posed as a member of Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue 'the entity'

Jordan testified before a packed courtroom for an hour.

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What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files

The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein.

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