Daily Digest: ‘No conflicts’: Legislative Counsel appointment tabled pending Civil Service confirmation

Also: Troy’s Rogers tabbed first Union women’s flag football coach • HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Troy volleyball star Addie Harkin hangs on hardwood for basketball season

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Wednesday, January 7, 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 ‘No conflicts’: Legislative Counsel appointment tabled pending Civil Service confirmation TROY, N.Y. — The newly elected Democratic Troy City Council voted to table the appointment of Ian Silverman as Legislative Counsel during Monday night’s organizational meeting, pending review by th… Read more → Troy's Rogers tabbed first Union women's flag football coach SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Bringing over 25 years of flag football experience as a coach, official, and league operator, Frank Rogers has been named the first coach of the Union College women's flag… Read more → HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Troy volleyball star Addie Harkin hangs on hardwood for basketball season TROY, N.Y. — Dealing with academic classes is already hard enough for the average high school student. Troy High School junior Addie Harkin has even more on her plate. Along with studying math, history, and science, Harkin is a multi-sport athlete for the Flying Horses. In the fall, Harkin was a member of Troy's girls' […] Read more → ECHL: Thunder eyeing sixth straight win GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The Adirondack Thunder will put a five-game win streak on the line Wednesday when hosting the Worcester Railers. Opening face-off is set for 7 p.m. at Harding Mazzotti Arena. Ad… Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, January 8, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. www.atproctors.org. Friday, January 9, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 8 pm. www.atproctors.org. Saturday, January 10, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 2 pm and 8 pm. www.atproctors.org. Sunday, January 11, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Spamalot, 2 pm. www.atproctors.org. 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 […] Read more → These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later Only eight homes have been rebuilt so far. Read more → CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold US secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84 Ames admitted being paid $2.5 million by Moscow for U.S. secrets. Read more → Pamela Smart seeks to overturn conviction for having teenager murder her husband The petition for habeas corpus relief was filed Monday in New York. Read more → Prediction markets could change sports betting nationwide, report says The legal sports betting battle may not be resolved for months, even years. Read more → Automakers face an 'EV winter' in 2026 as sales growth slows While EV policy is deteriorating, the sector's economics are improving. Read more → A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in New Jersey sparks an investigation The whale was found Sunday on a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal. Read more → A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank Posts sharing the ad gained tens of thousands of views on multiple platforms. Read more → Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months, says DOJ The former Brown student and Portuguese national left behind videos confessing to the murders. Read more →

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