Daily Digest: Hochul announces $16.7 million for Troy lead pipe replacement

Also: New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with ‘guardrails,’ governor says • Playhouse Stage’s production of ‘A Christmas Story’ earns the right to be a holiday tradition

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Happy Thursday! Happy fifth night of Hanukkah tonight for those who celebrate! 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 Hochul announces $16.7 million for Troy lead pipe replacement TROY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in a press release that $269 million is being allocated to local municipalities to undertake water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects, with $16.7… Read more → New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with 'guardrails,' governor says By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and MICHAEL HILL ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is set to become the latest state to legalize medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill under a deal reached between… Read more → Playhouse Stage's production of 'A Christmas Story' earns the right to be a holiday tradition COHOES, N.Y. — In theater, the equivalent of the Holy Grail is a Christmas show that can be performed on an annual or near-annual basis. Of course, " A Christmas Carol" heads the list. For Playhous… Read more → 'The Cottage' at Curtain Call Theatre an alterative comedy for the holidays LATHAM, N.Y. — "The Cottage" is a comedy set in England in 1923. It was written in this century and made its debut on Broadway in 2023. That it was directed by Jason Alexander, who gained fame play… Read more → US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific The military said the vessel was operated by narco-terrorists along a known trafficking route. Read more → Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade' U.S. oil companies dominated Venezuela's petroleum industry until its leaders moved to nationalize the sector. Read more → Reiner family tragedy sheds light on pain of families grappling with addiction Every family's experience is different, and the full picture is almost always more complicated. Read more → US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington But the filing suggested that others also played a role. Read more → FAA investigating after small plane crashes into New Hampshire condominiums The pilot was the only person on board and was the only person injured. Read more → Watch: President Trump addresses the nation Polls show most U.S. adults are frustrated with Trump's handling of the economy. Read more → The Lumbee Tribe's federal recognition is assured with a final push by Trump Not everyone in Indian Country is celebrating. Read more → Founder of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings is charged with fraud The fraudulent schemes included fabricating data and making false statements, according to the indictment. Read more → Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect The killing happened when most MIT students were on winter break. Read more → Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame The additions include references to "Sleepy Joe" Biden. Read more →

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