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| | | | Happy Sunday!Happy eighth and final night of Hanukkah tonight for those who celebrate! And happy first official day of winter. Feels like it's been winter for a while now. Hope everyone is 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. — Little Italy’s Ceppo Christmas tree is back home at Liberty Square after a years-long hiatus since the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrating Italian tradition during the holiday season, showcasing nativity scenes, and symbols of family and community. The tree, which is a pyramid-shaped structure made out of wood, is made up of three tiers […] | | | | | "The best gifts for mothers-in-law." I typed this into the search engine and waited. In short order, a few bazillion sponsored links cascaded down the screen. I was not disappointed. There wasn't anything that screamed "revenge gift," which had worried me a bit as I mulled over the wording I had keyed in at the onset, feeling a little remorseful that the qualifier – in-law – still seemed appropriate and necessary. I didn't think my giftee would be disappointed, either. The selection available ran the gamut between tasteful and classic to playful and zany: There were stylish grippy-soled slippers; a […] | | | | | Since the legalization of mobile sports wagering in New York State in 2022, New York has collected billions in taxes from mobile betting. While New York has allowed legal gambling since 2013, it wasn't until a federal ban on sports betting in 2018 was struck down that the state began retail sports betting, officially allowing it in July 2019, followed by the initiation of mobile wagering in January 2022. Since New York initially legalized sports wagering, nearly $58 billion in bets have been placed. According to the New York State Gaming Commission, sports wagering revenue is taxed at 51% with […] | | | | | The nursing home industry is increasingly finding refuge in bankruptcy court. | | | | | ALBANY, NY – The New York State Department of Veterans' Services has announced the launch of Healing Haven for Military Spouses, a first-of-its-kind statewide peer-to-peer initiative designed specifically to support the spouses of service members and all who served. Healing Haven provides a confidential, accessible and supportive environment for military spouses to gather, learn, share and strengthen their personal well-being. The DVS program began its rollout on December 1, 2025, with a successful first session, reflecting the deep need for a safe community space geared toward military spouses who shoulder unique emotional and psychological burdens. Many experience high levels of […] | | | | | My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else. | | | | | Saturday, December 20, 2025 TODDLER STORY TIME: Every Saturday at the Rensselaer Public Library at11am. Join us for stories and activities for children ages 2-6 with their caregivers. No sign-up needed. More information at www.rensselaerlibrary.org. GRETA THE READING DOG: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. 11 am to noon. Children may read to […] | | | | | Area professionals attend a Holiday Mixer hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and Discover Saratoga in early December at The Parting Glass in Saratoga Springs. (Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce) | | | |
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