Daily Digest: SIENA POLL: Hochul lead over Blakeman in governor’s race trimmed to 13 points

Also: NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Nevada Smith named Siena University men’s basketball head coach • April theater is filled with refreshing work and novel premises

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Happy Thursday! 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 SIENA POLL: Hochul lead over Blakeman in governor’s race trimmed to 13 points Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to lead Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, but by a narrower 13-point margin, 47-34%, down from a 20-point lead in February, 51-31%, according to a new Siena Poll of New York State registered voters. Read more → NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Nevada Smith named Siena University men’s basketball head coach LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Nevada to New York. Nevada Smith, who helped orchestrate the success of perennial national powers Marquette and Texas over the past six seasons, has been appointed the twentieth head coach in Siena men’s basketball history. Smith will be formally introduced at a press conference next week, with more details to follow. “My […] Read more → April theater is filled with refreshing work and novel premises Elephants, sharks, crying babies, Juliet without Romeo and Tennessee Williams in person (sort of). That’s what April has in store for theatergoers. Read more → Curtain Call offers the backstory of ‘Jaws’ in the ‘Shark is Broken’ There are few things more fascinating than good gossip. It’s even better when it’s gossip about famous film stars in a major hit; especially when it’s basically true. Read more → Man charged in connection with some of ‘Texas Killing Fields’ deaths of dozens of women A grand jury indicted 61-year-old James Dolphs Elmore Jr. Read more → Activist’s group accused of ‘terrorist attack’ in collision with Antarctic krill trawler The collision underscores the growing battle in the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean. Read more → Media coalition seeks to unseal records in Riverside County, Calif., sheriff’s election probe Lawyers argue public has right to see search warrants in seizure of 650,000-plus ballots. Read more → CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing CDC pauses diagnostic tests for rabies, monkeypox; experts cite dramatic staff cuts. Read more → DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts The decision ends a widely criticized policy implemented by his predecessor Kristi Noem. Read more → Takeaways from Trump’s address: No end date for Iran war, no direct criticism of NATO Trump is set to deliver his first address to nation about war with Iran. Read more → Man sentenced in cross burning hoax to help elect Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor Mayor Yemi Mobolade has denied any involvement. Read more → US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez Rodríguez was sanctioned during Trump’s first term for role in allegedly undermining Venezuelan democracy. Read more →

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