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e-edition obituaries | | | | EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — The Rensselaer County Legislature unanimously approved multiple appointments, with Kelly Hoffman (C-East Greenbush) returning as Chairwoman alongside Republican Majority Leader Kenneth Herrington (R-Brunswick), and Minority Leader Mark Fleming (D-Troy). The organizational meeting was quick and succinct last week, with all unanimous votes aside from Gary Galuski (D-Troy), who was absent from […] | | | | | Every morning, on and off, for nearly a decade, I feel as if I have woken up to a new and increasingly alarming realization. And the world feels foggy, like it's still asleep. Of course, it started when a game-show host declared victory in 2016 and, in short order, began dismantling all kinds of legal and political norms, exposing how depressingly easy it was to transform a public office into a personal entitlement beyond the reach of accountability. But it didn't end there. And, as much as I thought during his first term that the "adults in the room" had […] | | | | | In the digital age, domestic abuse does not always involve physical harm. Increasingly, abusive partners use various forms of technology, such as smartphones, AirTags, and Ring Cameras, smart home devices, and social media to monitor, harass, and control their victims. This type of domestic abuse is recognized as digital domestic violence or tech abuse, and New York law is evolving to address these threats. These forms of technology could be used to track a victim's location, monitor private conversations, or harass them online. Fortunately, New York law provides safeguards to protect victims from both physical and digital abuse. What Digital […] | | | | | Q. My 2019 Lexus ES350 has 23,100 miles on it and it has always been serviced by my local Lexus dealer. My last visit was a year ago and they said I should replace my tires. When I questioned them because of my very low milage they said it could wait. A knowledgeable neighbor said that I should replace my tires due to their age. He said the rubber must be drying out. Please advise your thoughts as he also said six years, on average, is the life of tires regardless of the tread wear. A. There are many factors […] | | | | | Saturday, January 10, 2026 CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE: The Capital District Civil War Round Table will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, January 10, at the Watervliet Senior Center (1501 Broadway, across from city hall). This month's presentation is by Round Table member and historian Stuart Lehman. His topic is "Terrible Earnestness & the Reality […] | | | | | Coldwell Banker Prime Properties celebrates the grand opening of its new location at 83 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. More information is available at ColdwellBankerPrime.com (Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce) | | | | | Mobility exercises strengthen your muscles while increasing your range of motion. | | | |
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