Saturday, January 3, 2026

Daily Digest: DEC Bird In Focus: Trumpeter Swan

Also: Residents enjoy First Day Hike at Peebles Island • RITTNER: Proctor’s – The issue that keeps on giving
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Saturday, January 3, 2026

 
 

Happy Saturday!

Hope everyone has a good weekend. 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. — Nicholas Buonanno, Assistant Senior Editor


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DEC Bird In Focus: Trumpeter Swan

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Bird in Focus is the Trumpeter Swan. The Trumpeter Swan is the largest native waterfowl in New York State. Males weigh over 26 po…

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Residents enjoy First Day Hike at Peebles Island

COHOES, N.Y.  — On a frigid but sunny day, local residents made their way through the snow and ice to kick off the beginning of the year at Peebles Island for its annual First Day Hike, featuring local history and the island's unique environment. New York State's 15th annual event encourages New Yorkers to start […]

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RITTNER: Proctor's – The issue that keeps on giving

There is a GoFundMe sponsored by Troy Proctor's Foundation, which I once headed, to raise money — but for what? They don't own the theater? They have no say in the current rehab of the building? Look. No one more than me would want to see that theater restored to its former glory – but […]

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NCAA FOOTBALL: Incoming UAlbany head coach Tom Perkovich hires new coordinators for 2026 season

ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany football program and newly appointed head coach Tom Perkovich have announced the hiring of Mike Wiand as the team's offensive coordinator, Matthew Scott as the team's defensive coordinator, and Keith Larson as the team's special teams coordinator. "We are incredibly excited to bring Mike, Matthew, and Keith into the Great Dane […]

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