Daily Digest: ‘Serve proudly’: Rensselaer County GOP elected officials sworn into office

Also: Hochul announces Thruway toll enforcement operations • ‘Happy to be back’: Thunder set to return to action following ECHL players’ strike

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Happy Wednesday! Happy New Year's Eve and Happy sixth day of Kwanzaa for all those who celebrate. Hard to believe this is the last day of 2025. 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 ‘Serve proudly’: Rensselaer County GOP elected officials sworn into office TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer County Republican elected officials gathered on Monday night to swear in those who had been elected or re-elected to office. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Renssel… Read more → Hochul announces Thruway toll enforcement operations NEW YORK — New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York State Police Troop T, in partnership with the New York State Thruway Authority, has seized 170 vehicles and issued more t… Read more → 'Happy to be back': Thunder set to return to action following ECHL players' strike GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — A short-lived ECHL players' strike is behind them. Now it's time for the Adirondack Thunder to tackle the real business of winning a Kelly Cup championship. They'll ring in the … Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 7:30 pm. www.atproctors.org. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 7:30 pm. www.atproctors.org. Thursday, January 8, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. www.atproctors.org. Friday, January 9, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 8 pm. www.atproctors.org. Saturday, January 10, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 2 pm and 8 pm. www.atproctors.org. Sunday, January 11, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 2 pm. www.atproctors.org. Saturday, January 24, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, […] Read more → Isiah Whitlock Jr., star of 'The Wire' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71 Whitlock appeared in five films directed by Spike Lee and as state senator Clay Davis in HBO's "The Wire." Read more → Rescue crew finds 3 hikers dead in Southern California mountains during strong winds Severe winds prevented a rescue helicopter from landing. Read more → Meta buys Singapore startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts Meta reportedly closed the deal at more than $2 billion. Read more → Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes The announcement comes after the $300 million scheme at the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. Read more → Judge temporarily halts Trump's move to end protected status for South Sudanese immigrants The termination was set for January 2026, affecting about 300 South Sudanese nationals. Read more → Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds They're ready to embark on 2026. Read more → Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52 The Florida black bear population is considered one of the state's conservation success stories. Read more → Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England Imagine the buffet. Read more → Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, US military says U.S. Central Command said 11 missions were carried out over the past 10 days. Read more →

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