Daily Digest: Troy City Council to introduce new ALPR legislation

Also: Things going on this weekend throughout Saratoga County • A bird with a story to tell

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Happy Wednesday! 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 Troy City Council to introduce new ALPR legislation The all-Democratic Troy City Council will introduce legislation concerning Flock Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) on Thursday, with the intention of “providing safeguards” on how data is used and retained. Read more → Things going on this weekend throughout Saratoga County Along with celebrating the moms in your life, there is plenty to do this weekend throughout Saratoga County. Read more → A bird with a story to tell There’s something extra special about spotting a bald eagle — but catching a glimpse of one with a leg band? That’s next level. Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, May 7, 2026 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Dodi and Diana, 7:30 pm. www.attherep.org. Friday, May 8, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. The Coast To Coast Tour, 8pm. www.theegg.org. PALACE THEATRE: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Anne Wilson and The Stars, 7 pm. www.palacealbany.org. CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Dodi and Diana, 8 pm. www.attherep.org. Saturday, May 9, 2026 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Dodi and Diana, 2 pm and 8 pm. www.attherep.org. Sunday, May 10, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. […] Read more → Italy’s Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack Meloni warned against sharing such images on social media without verifying them. Read more → Southern Baptist Convention continues membership slide but grows in attendance and baptisms The SBC numbers are based on self-reporting by congregations. Read more → Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund At least four large-scale coalitions of companies are now pitching multipronged services to the states. Read more → FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump The new e-cigarettes authorized Tuesday come in mango, blueberry and two varieties of menthol. Read more → Immigration street sweeps led to more ‘collateral’ arrests of noncriminals It’s a type of arrest that’s been challenged in court as violation of civil rights. Read more → How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified There was nearly a month between first sickness and tests confirming hantavirus. Read more → Bear attack injures two hikers in Yellowstone National Park Park officials described the attack as a single event along the Mystic Falls Trail. Read more → Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war The price of a gallon of regular gasoline spiked to an average of $4.48. Read more → Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack is indicted on new assault count New assault charge confirms authorities believe Allen fired shot that struck the officer. Read more →

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