Daily Digest: In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election

Also: NYSP issue over 47,000 tickets during Christmas-New Year’s DWI crackdown • Entertainment calendar

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Happy Wednesday! 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 In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Ahead of a tough reelection fight, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled an agenda aimed at bridging the divides in the Democratic Party — moving to fight President Donald Trump and capture progressive excitement surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while also tending to anxiety among moderates about public safety […] Read more → NYSP issue over 47,000 tickets during Christmas-New Year's DWI crackdown The New York State Police issued a total of 47,711 tickets over the Christmas and New Year's holidays as part of the "Drive High Get a DUI" national campaign. The initiative, which targeted impaire… Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Saturday, January 24, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Matt McCusker, 7pm. www.theegg.org Friday, January 30, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Get The Led Out, 7:30 pm. www.atproctors.org. Saturday, January 31, 2026 MVP ARENA: 51 S. Pearl St, Albany. Rascal Flatts, 7 pm. www.mvparena.com. Thursday, February 5, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Gary Owen, 8pm. www.theegg.org PALACE THEATRE: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Bert Kreisher, 7 pm. www.palacealbany.org. CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Confederates, 7:30 pm. www.attherep.org. Friday, February 6, 2026 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North […] Read more → Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention The detained tribal members are experiencing homelessness and living under a bridge in Minneapolis. Read more → 6 puppies treated for a suspected opioid overdose in Washington will find new homes soon It's believed the puppies either breathed or ate fentanyl. Read more → Minneapolis duo details their ICE detention, including pressure to rat on protest organizers Brandon Sigüenza and Patty O'Keefe are among an unknown number residents observing the immigration officers. Read more → House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations Republicans have focused on codifying Trump's executive actions in federal law. Read more → Attorneys give dueling narratives to open 'au pair affair' double murder trial in Virginia The au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2024. Read more → Louisiana seeks California doctor's extradition, testing the limits of shield laws This is the second time Louisiana has pursued an out-of-state doctor under its abortion restrictions. Read more → Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia. Read more → Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police. Read more →

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