Daily Digest: Mantello, Steele announce 60-day working period concerning Flock ALPRs

Also: Results for local school board members, budget and other propositions • ‘Happy End’ combines Brecht, Weill, and Gilbert and Sullivan

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Thursday, May 21, 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 Mantello, Steele announce 60-day working period concerning Flock ALPRs TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Carmella Mantello and Council President Sue Steele announced a series of updated policy enhancements regarding the city’s use of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras after meeting with the Rensselaer… Read more → Results for local school board members, budget and other propositions Voters across the state decided on school budgets, school board members, and propositions on Tuesday. Read more → ‘Happy End’ combines Brecht, Weill, and Gilbert and Sullivan Attending the one-day offering of “Happy End” at Troy Music Hall on Sunday was an almost immersive experience. Read more → Broadway tour, a 1929 opera, a small musical and a classic drama make a fascinating week “The Outsiders” is a work that continuously speaks to new generations. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Ascher Melino’s walk-off sends Columbia to Section 2 Class AA quarterfinals EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — Columbia boys’ varsity baseball senior Ascher Melino had never been doused with anything resembling a Gatorade shower following a big win. That changed on Wednesday. With the bases loaded, one out and the score tied 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth of a Section 2 Class AA first-round thriller against […] Read more → Owner of ‘Peanuts’ music sues 3 companies and US government alleging illegal use of its catchy tunes The defendants include the U.S. Department of the Interior. Read more → Holy deception: Rome’s ‘sexy priest’ calendar star never set foot in a seminary The photographer says at least one-third of the 2027 calendar’s subjects are real priests. Read more → RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings The panel sets guidelines for cancer screenings and other preventive care. Read more → SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering The initial public offering is expected to rank among the largest ever. Read more → 3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance Eighteen first responders began experiencing symptoms that included nausea and dizziness. Read more → NTSB: Flaw that led to engine flying off UPS plane grew unnoticed under relaxed inspection schedule The two-day hearing made clear that key safety information wasn’t being shared among everyone involved. Read more → After IRS settlement, Trump teases releasing his tax returns again Trump insisted shielding his returns was necessary because of ongoing IRS audits. Read more → House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening The Trump administration is lobbying to replace TSA officers with private contractors. Read more → Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections Stigma is fading and new laws are passing that will increase access to menopause treatment. Read more →

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