Monday, December 29, 2025

Daily Digest: Saratoga Springs poised to help Capital Region ring in the new year

Also: Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: The psychology behind failed resolutions and what actually works instead • Rising electric bills lead to state scrutiny — but little relief for residents
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Monday, December 29, 2025

 
 

Happy Monday!

Happy fourth day of Kwanzaa for all those who celebrate. Hope had a great and safe weekend. If you're heading out and about this morning, please be careful. It's very icy out there. 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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Saratoga Springs poised to help Capital Region ring in the new year

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — It’s almost time to ring in the new year, and for those looking for something to do, the Spa City has plenty of festivities to celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026. From 10 a.m. to noon, the Saratoga Branch of the Saratoga Regional YMCA will be hosting a free, kid-friendly countdown to noon which will feature a variety of activities such as bounce houses, music, family activities and more. The event is completely open to the public, with those over 18 years old must present a valid photo ID to access the […]

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Dr. Randy Cale's Terrific Parenting: The psychology behind failed resolutions and what actually works instead

Every January, many of us decide it is finally time to change, and our intentions are good. The calendar turns, and with it comes a familiar internal desire to do better — be healthier, calmer, kinder, more disciplined, more present. The problem is not the desire for improvement. The problem is that January often invites people to approach change in the most punishing way possible. Instead of creating conditions that support growth, we tend to pile expectations onto already tired systems and then feel discouraged when willpower inevitably runs out. Why Resolutions Reliably Fail Most New Year's resolutions fail not […]

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Rising electric bills lead to state scrutiny — but little relief for residents

Rising utility prices are increasingly drawing scrutiny from state regulators and lawmakers nationwide.

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States crack down on aggressive driving

Even before the pandemic, there was rising pressure on police to scale back traffic enforcement.

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TITANIC IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Following the success of immersive exhibitions like Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Dinos Alive! and The Art of the Brick, Exhibition Hub has unveiled its newest fully immersive experience at Schenectady's Armory Studios (125 Washington Ave, Schenectady). "Titanic: An Immersive Voyage – Through the Eyes of the Passengers" opens on November 29 with […]

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