Daily Digest: Troy Community Land Bank receives almost $2 million from HCR

Also: No. 16 Siena men’s basketball embraces underdog mentality ahead of first round March Madness matchup versus top-seeded Duke • Complete list of 2026 Academy Awards winners

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Monday, March 16, 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 Troy Community Land Bank receives almost $2 million from HCR The Troy Community Land Bank received an almost $2 million award through the Land Bank Initiative administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), which will be used to renovate three properties and begin establishing a housing repair program. Read more → No. 16 Siena men's basketball embraces underdog mentality ahead of first round March Madness matchup versus top-seeded Duke LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — A 16-seed beating a 1-seed during the madness of March is as rare as it gets in college basketball. Since the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament expanded to a 64-team field in 1985, a No. 16-seeded team has defeated a top-seed just two times in 160 games. History is almost never […] Read more → Complete list of 2026 Academy Awards winners "One Battle After Another" won best picture, director and the first-ever casting award. Read more → Dr. Randy Cale's Terrific Parenting: Best effort: One key to your child's happiness Spring is a season of renewal. Read more → SNAPSHOT: Skidmore College Dining Services named 'Best Choice Restaurant' by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Skidmore College Dining Services in Saratoga Springs was recently named a "Best Choice Restaurant" by the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch, becoming the first collegiate dining program in the country to join the Best Choice Restaurant Program and be recognized for its commitment to sourcing and serving sustainable seafood. The recognition reflects Skidmore's ongoing commitment to responsible action toward environmental sustainability and climate stewardship. (Photo provided) 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" opens on November 29 with […] Read more → 'One Battle After Another' triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson Hollywood's top honor went to a comic, multi-generational American saga of political resistance. Read more → Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend The inability to see a dentist has consequences broader than tooth pain. Read more →

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