Daily Digest: Concerns expressed at Troy City Council public forum

Also: Mazzone Hospitality partners with Berkshire County builder and founder of renowned lakefront cottage resort • HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: JJ Osinski sets all-time Christian Brothers Academy points record with strong showing versus Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Happy Saturday! Hope everyone had a great week and has a great weekend 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 Concerns expressed at Troy City Council public forum TROY, N.Y. — The Troy City Council held a public forum Thursday night, listening to comments from the public to inform the new, all-Democratic council about what the community would like to priorit… Read more → Mazzone Hospitality partners with Berkshire County builder and founder of renowned lakefront cottage resort CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – Mazzone Hospitality, known for its premier catering and hospitality services, today announced a partnership with Lake House Guest Cottages of the Berkshires, owned by builder and entrepreneur Eric Taylor. Mazzone will be the exclusive caterer and managing partner of the luxury retreat and wedding venue in Lanesborough, Mass. Located one hour from Albany, two hours from Boston and minutes from Tanglewood, the all-season cottage resort is situated on Pontoosuc Lake in the foothills of the Berkshires with Mount Greylock, the highest peak in the state, as a prominent backdrop to the west. Its luxury lodging features […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL: JJ Osinski sets all-time Christian Brothers Academy points record with strong showing versus Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake ALBANY, N.Y. — It was a special night at Christian Brothers Academy in Albany. You could feel it in the air. And you could sense it in the opening minutes of CBA's Friday home matchup versus Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake. Junior forward Jayden "JJ" Osinski needed 27 points to surpass the record for most points in […] Read more → FROM OFF THE PACE: Eclipse nominees announced SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Nominees for the 2025 Eclipse Awards were announced last Sunday, with the winners in the 17 categories to be announced on Jan. 22. Most of the 10 equine awards appear to be… Read more → Heritage Foundation calls for U.S. policy to 'save and restore the American family' Heritage's Project 2025 has been used as a blueprint to overhaul U.S. policy. Read more → Dispute erupts over who will represent former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in court An ex-Justice Department official is asking a judge to let Maduro settle the dispute. Read more → Supreme Court will take up Cisco's bid to shut down lawsuit by Falun Gong The Trump administration urged the justices to hear the case on Cisco's behalf. Read more → Judge says Trump administration can't block child care, other program money for 5 states for now Under the ruling, the new requirements are on hold until further court action. Read more → Officials say a shark killed an American woman along a beach in the US Virgin Islands Police identified the victim as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Minnesota. Read more → California homeowner rolls out 'unwelcome' mat for black bear living under his house A huge black bear has finally been evicted from its hiding place under a home. Read more → Fractures are starting to show in Trump's GOP at the start of this election year A few Republicans are pushing back on Trump's aggression in the Western Hemisphere. Read more → From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026 Robots were everywhere on the CES floor, assisting and entertaining. Read more →

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