Daily Digest: ‘A true celebration’: Attendees enjoy 43rd annual Victorian Stroll

Also: ‘You made it’: Empire State University honors Class of 2025 winter graduates • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Saratoga Springs vs. CBA Syracuse NYS Class AA Super Bowl second half photo gallery

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Monday, December 8, 2025

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week ahead. 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 ‘A true celebration’: Attendees enjoy 43rd annual Victorian Stroll TROY, N.Y. — Walking along the snow-trodden streets of Troy were Victorian-dressed residents and tourists alike during the 43rd annual Victorian Stroll, aimed to support small businesses and to bring holiday cheer. The event, organized by Rensselaer County’s Chamber of Commerce, turned the downtown district into a scene from a bygone era. Guests enjoyed discounted […] Read more → 'You made it': Empire State University honors Class of 2025 winter graduates ALBANY, N.Y. — Empire State University celebrated 360 graduates during two ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Empire State University Provost Rai Kathuria and New York State Assemblymember Carrie Woerner were in attendance at the event. According to a press release from Empire State University, the graduates honored collectively live in 62 different New York State counties, 25 U.S. states and territories, and 19 countries around the world. They ranged from ages 19 to 74, with 132 of the graduates being military-affiliated students, including active-duty Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Saratoga Springs vs. CBA Syracuse NYS Class AA Super Bowl second half photo gallery SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Saratoga Springs lost to CBA Syracuse, 41-12, in the NYSPHSAA Class AA Super Bowl, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. Read more → After series of denials, his insurer approved doctor-recommended cancer care. It was too late It's infeasible to count the people harmed by prior authorization. Read more → NYSP arrested 247 people for impaired driving over Thanksgiving The New York State Police have announced that it issuance of 13,036 tickets statewide during this year's Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period. The enforcement initiative began on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and continued through Sunday, Nov. 30. The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee funded the effort. Throughout the campaign, troopers conducted sobriety checkpoints, deployed additional DWI patrols and ticketed drivers who were using handheld electronic devices. Troopers arrested 247 people for DWI and investigated 1,277 crashes, including two fatal crashes. As part of the initiative, Troopers also focused on speeding and aggressive driving. A sample of tickets issued is listed below. – […] Read more → SNAPSHOT: Performance Sanctuary celebrates grand opening in Ballston Spa The Performance Sanctuary celebrated its grand opening at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Located in Ballston Spa, the Performance Sanctuary was created to help individuals, couples, high-functioning professionals, and organizations reclaim their sense of balance, power, and purpose through integrative therapy, a cutting-edge performance spa, groups/classes, and immersive workshops and retreats. More information is available at performancesanctuary.com. (Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce) Read more →

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