Thursday, January 15, 2026

Daily Digest: Mantello provides construction updates on Knickerbacker Aquatic Center

Also: Small Business Spotlight: Evergreen Tattoo • FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats announce front office moves
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Thursday, January 15, 2026

 
 

Happy Thursday!

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.

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Mantello provides construction updates on Knickerbacker Aquatic Center

TROY, N.Y. — City Mayor Carmella Mantello provided updates regarding construction for the Knickerbacker Aquatic Center, highlighting key milestones for the park’s $11 million investment. Construction at the new aquatic center remains on schedule, according to a press release, with crews continuing work throughout most of the winter months. The release said that as of […]

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Small Business Spotlight: Evergreen Tattoo

WATERVLIET, N.Y. — Tattoo art is a popular form of self-expression, and there are plenty of places in the Capital Region to choose from if you're thinking about getting inked. For a shop that…

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FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats announce front office moves

TROY, NY — The Tri-City ValleyCats announced that Kyle Richards has been promoted to Hospitality Director, and Alayna Frey has been hired as the Ticket Operations Manager. "Kyle has been a key memb…

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NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Averill Park grad Wood posts double-double in win against Siena

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Senior Amelia Wood recorded her second consecutive double-double and led a balanced offensive effort as the Sacred Heart University women's basketball team earned its fifth Metro…

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NCAA MEN'S LACROSSE: Siena unveils 2026 slate

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Siena men's lacrosse revealed the 2026 schedule with 15 regular-season games planned on the docket, including seven home dates at Hickey Field and an additional two exhibition g…

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NCAA WOMEN'S LACROSSE: UAlbany picked to repeat in America East

BOSTON, Mass. — Defending conference champion UAlbany was selected first in the 2026 America East Women's Lacrosse Preseason Poll as the Great Danes seek their third title in the last four ye…

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Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest

Video shows the officer firing at the demonstrator, who grabbed his face and fell.

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Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out

Telecommunications and internet access to Iran's 85 million people were shut down on Jan. 8.

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Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

Transplants of hearts, livers and lungs continued to see gains.

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California's scenic Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens 3 years after damaging landslides

The reopening Wednesday came three months ahead of schedule.

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A man shot by Border Patrol during an Oregon immigration stop pleads not guilty to assault on agent

The judge set a five-day trial for March.

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New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving US congregations

These workers face long backlogs for permanent residency but can enter on temporary R-1 visas.

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Recalled 'Super Greens' diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Superfoods Inc., which makes Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, recalled products on Wednesday.

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Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million

Congress has shown no serious interest in formally approving a new name for the department.

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Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated

Government officials laid off close to 900 of the agency's 1,000 employees.

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