Daily Digest: SIENA POLL: Hochul holds large leads over Stefanik; Blakeman

Also: NCAA FOOTBALL: UAlbany announces schedule for 2026 season • Border Patrol official who is the face of Trump’s crackdown back in Chicago amid immigration raids

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Happy Wednesday! Happy fourth 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 SIENA POLL: Hochul holds large leads over Stefanik; Blakeman LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul holds double-digit leads over both Rep. Elise Stefanik (49-30%, with 20% undecided) and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (50-25%, 21% undecided), accordi… Read more → NCAA FOOTBALL: UAlbany announces schedule for 2026 season ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany football team has officially announced the program's 2026 season schedule. The 2026 slate features another 12 games for the Great Danes, including five… Read more → Border Patrol official who is the face of Trump's crackdown back in Chicago amid immigration raids When Bovino left Chicago in November, immigration operations were noticeably subdued with fewer tense confrontations. Read more → Takeaways: Susie Wiles pulls back the curtain on the Trump administration in revealing interviews Chief of staff Susie Wiles has offered an unusually candid look inside an ongoing presidency. Read more → Texas woman arrested for hiding razor blades in loaves of bread at Mississippi Walmart stores Customers reported finding the razor blades at a Walmart Supercenter and a Walmart Neighborhood Market. Read more → Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro The moves comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast. Read more → Fellow Wisconsin judge 'shocked' by Hannah Dugan's response to immigration officers Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Kristela Cervera testified on Tuesday. Read more → Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo filed the complaint alleging whistleblower retaliation. Read more → Last US cents sold at auction for a sum of $16.76 million were worth a pretty penny The U.S. Mint sold 232 three-cent sets for a whopping sum of $16.76 million Read more → Federal judge says he's inclined to deny preservationists' request to halt Trump's ballroom project Trump demolished the White House East Wing to build a large ballroom in its place. Read more → Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.25 billion, 6th highest in history The Powerball drawing on Wednesday will have the sixth highest jackpot of all time at $1.25 billion. Read more → Judge says he's hopeful hearing on Luigi Mangione trial evidence will end this week The hearing is in its third week of testimony. Read more →

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