Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Daily Digest: Three charged in Saturday homicide incident in Troy

Also: Troy City Council introduces legislation on emergency declarations • Eventgoers enjoy annual Beekman Street Art Fair
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

 
 

Happy Tuesday!

Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of iced coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website.

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Three charged in Saturday homicide incident in Troy

City police continue to investigate Saturday’s homicide.

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Troy City Council introduces legislation on emergency declarations

The Troy City Council recently introduced legislation amending the City Charter concerning how declarations of emergencies are enacted, in the aftermath of Mayor Carmella Mantello’s declaration of emergency concerning Flock ALRPs.

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Eventgoers enjoy annual Beekman Street Art Fair

It was a busy Sunday in the Beekman Street Arts District, as community members and more than 60 participating artists, vendors and nonprofits filled the streets as part of the annual Beekman Street Art Fair.

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HIGH SCHOOL OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD: Weiss wows at Webster

WEBSTER, N.Y. — Section 2 athletes delivered an impressive showing on the state’s biggest stage, collecting multiple championships, Federation titles, school records and podium finishes at the 2026 NYSPHSAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships held this weekend at Webster-Schroeder High School near Rochester. Leading the way was a pair of dominant performers who etched their […]

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All eyes turn to new Fed chair and his first moves on interest rates

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded? On Wednesday, Warsh may provide the first hints of an […]

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Republican divides and strange alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoff

Party players have different ideas about who the best candidates are to win in November.

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Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak

Three babies became ill in California, Pennsylvania and Washington after consuming the formula.

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Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders

Many vulnerable Cubans rely on family in Miami for essentials like food and clothing.

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Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says

The challenger can appeal the ruling, but ballots are due to be printed June 28.

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Don’t expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says ‘never again’ to another White House fight night

“It was an amazing, experience, this was a one-of-one,” UFC CEO Dana White said.

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Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

The FDA said Coffee Connexion Co. Inc., based in Lebanon, Tennessee, voluntarily recalled the sauce.

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Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs

Big Dog Ranch Rescue reached an agreement for the permanent closure of Ridglan Farms.

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The radical hope of the Obama Center: Rethinking what a presidential library can be

The Obama Presidential Center is a world unto itself, a self-contained universe, a self-described space where “hope has a home.”

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