Daily Digest: ‘Long overdue’: Troy hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Station 1 firehouse

Also: Sidewalk Warriors Troy to host annual benefit concert • Saratoga County Fair kicks off next week

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Friday, July 17, 2026

Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a great upcoming weekend. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of iced coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Regional Assistant Managing Editor e-edition                            obituaries ‘Long overdue’: Troy hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Station 1 firehouse The City of Troy hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Station 1 firehouse on Thursday at 629 Second Ave. in Lansingburgh, after years of project delays and setbacks. Read more → Sidewalk Warriors Troy to host annual benefit concert Sidewalk Warriors Troy will be hosting its annual benefit concert on Friday to help bring awareness and support to the non-profit organization, with free admission and music for residents to enjoy. Read more → Saratoga County Fair kicks off next week The Saratoga County Agricultural Society recently announced the complete daily schedule for the historic Saratoga County Fair, which will run from Tuesday, July 21, through Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the fairgrounds located at 162 Prospect… Read more → Red Cross declares state of emergency for blood shortage The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage. Read more → Horse racing: Andrew Champagne’s Saratoga bankroll, selections, analysis, Day 9 Horse racing: Andrew Champagne’s Saratoga bankroll, selections, analysis, Day 9 Read more → Saratoga Race Course entries for Friday, July 17, 2026 Saratoga Race Course entries for Friday, July 17, 2026 Read more →

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