Daily Digest: ‘Builds that pride’: Mantello encourages public participation for annual Earth Week

Also: Syracuse basketball finalizing deal to hire Gerry McNamara as next head coach • DEC proposes new hunting regulations to increase antlerless deer harvest

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week ahead. 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 ‘Builds that pride’: Mantello encourages public participation for annual Earth Week Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello is encouraging city residents to volunteer for this year’s Earth Week, which is set to take place on Monday, Apr. 20, through Sunday, Apr. 26, organizing community cleanups to better the city and its environment. Read more → Syracuse basketball finalizing deal to hire Gerry McNamara as next head coach SYRACUSE, N.Y. ― Syracuse is working to finalize an agreement to make Gerry McNamara the next head coach of the Orange basketball program, ESPN reported Sunday. Syracuse athletic director Bryan Blair spoke to McNamara multiple times over the last week, according to the report. The deal is expected to get done in the near future. […] Read more → DEC proposes new hunting regulations to increase antlerless deer harvest The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced several proposed regulation changes to increase harvest of antlerless deer by hunters and improve their ability to manage abundant deer populations. Read more → DEC: Be prepared for spring bears Bears are already becoming active with the recent warm weather.  As bird feeders can be an attractant to hungry spring bears, now would be a good time to take down winter bird feeders to avoid possible conflicts. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recommends winter bird feeders be taken down annually by April 1, as bear activity rapidly increases by the end of March. Read more → Federal funding for people in poverty heading to anti-abortion centers instead States get to decide how to spend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds. Read more → Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn't followed Oversight of taxpayer funding remains weak, either blocked by legislators or ignored by state agencies. Read more → 'What's your plan for this pregnancy?' Comfort, shame and a missed diagnosis Crisis pregnancy centers have been a pillar of the anti-abortion movement. Read more → Upcoming calendar TITANIC IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Following the success of immersive exhibitions like Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Dinos Alive! and The Art of the Brick, Exhibition Hub has unveiled its newest fully immersive experience at Schenectady's Armory Studios (125 Washington Ave, Schenectady). "Titanic: An Immersive Voyage – Through the Eyes of the Passengers" is open until the end […] Read more →

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