Daily Digest: Residents express concerns with Jan. 15 NYSP raids in Troy

Also: RITTNER: RPI warned us, Part 1 • Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who helped save Washington’s army, is honored on $1 coin

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Happy Saturday! Hope everyone has a great weekend. Bundle up if you're heading out and about today. 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 Residents express concerns with Jan. 15 NYSP raids in Troy TROY, N.Y. — Multiple residents expressed concern at the recent council meeting about police raids that occurred on Jan. 15, questioning police tactics and how local law enforcement should engage w… Read more → RITTNER: RPI warned us, Part 1 My column on April 13, 2004, was titled "A Hero's Welcome." Earlier on March 24, I, along with a few hundred others, had a chance to listen to a lecture and slide show by Bernd Foerster, a preservation pioneer and early supporter of Troy's historic architecture from the 1960s. Foerster was the former dean and […] Read more → Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who helped save Washington's army, is honored on $1 coin Lewis and Clark guide Sacagawea will be on the other side of the coin. Read more → Macaulay Culkin, Meryl Streep and more pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara, who died at 71 Celebrities and Canada's prime minister are reacting to the death of actor Catherine O'Hara. Read more → The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here's what has — and hasn't — changed over time The 150th annual show opens Saturday. Read more → Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful Millions of files remain under wraps, however, drawing criticism from Democrats. Read more → Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion The deal includes 30 Apache attack helicopters and 3,250 light tactical vehicles. Read more → Moira Rose, Delia Deetz, Cookie Fleck and Kevin's mom: Catherine O'Hara's memorable roles Can we confabulate about the comic brilliance of Catherine O'Hara? Read more → Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying' "You can't erase history once you've learned it. It doesn't work that way," Rufe said. Read more → Young people are protesting ICE and reenacting immigration raids in online gaming platform Roblox The behavior could be how children are processing the news and seeking social support. Read more → Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow The tegu's tongue suffered frostbite, resulting in a small portion being amputated. Read more →

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