Daily Digest: ‘Collar City Run & Country Bash��� set for October in Troy

Also: Gillibrand, at Bargain Grocery in Troy, says US in ‘cost-of-living crisis’ because of Trump policies • DiNapoli: Growing number of local governments reporting plans to override property tax cap

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Monday, August 31, 2026

Good morning! In case you missed it: Residents, businesses enjoy 2026 Troy Night Out’s Summer Send-Off. — Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor. • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • ‘Collar City Run & Country Bash’ set for October in Troy Troy will host its inaugural “Collar City Run & Country Bash” in October, Mayor Carmella Mantello said in an announcement. Read more → Gillibrand, at Bargain Grocery in Troy, says US in ‘cost-of-living crisis’ because of Trump policies U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, during a visit to Bargain Grocery in the city on Friday, said that more New Yorkers are faced with decreasing purchasing power because of President Donald Trump’s policies. Read more → DiNapoli: Growing number of local governments reporting plans to override property tax cap More local governments have reported to the Office of the New York State Comptroller that they plan to override the property tax cap in recent years, according to a recent report released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Read more → Town of Greenfield Lions Club to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks The Town of Greenfield Lions will host a solemn reflection on Friday, Sept. 11, to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, at the Middle Grove Town Park, located at 430 Middle Grove Road in Middle Grove, starting at 6:30 p.m. Read more → Dr. Randy Cale’s Terriffic Parenting: I’m not arguing. I’m just explaining why I’m right. I recently came across a cocktail napkin bearing this wonderfully honest sentence: “I am not arguing. I am just explaining why I am right.” Read more → Things going on around Rensselaer County Things going on around Rensselaer County Read more → Injury-plagued UAlbany running back Joey Koch has career night in season-opening win over New Hampshire ALBANY, N.Y. — Two years ago during practice, University at Albany football junior running back Joey Koch suffered a gruesome injury to his right knee, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), his medial collateral ligament (MCL) and his lateral collateral ligament (LCL), on top of experiencing nerve damage. “You watch the film of that, and […] Read more → Saratoga Race Course to conclude summer meet with Fan Appreciation Week SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will thank its fans with special offers on tickets, hospitality, food and beverages at historic Saratoga Race Course during the final week of the 2026 summer meet, Wednesday, September 2 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. “Fan Appreciation Week is our way to thank our fans for their unwavering support of Saratoga year in and year out,” said Kevin Quinn, NYRA VP of Sales and Hospitality. “We’re happy to provide numerous special offers as we close out another unforgettable summer at the Spa.” Labor Day Weekend will feature a […] Read more → Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Read more →

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Daily Digest: Residents, businesses enjoy 2026 Troy Night Out’s Summer Send-Off

Also: Travers Day draws seasoned, new fans to Saratoga Race Course • James releases guidance to help New Yorkers access hospital financial aid

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Good morning! Here are some of our top stories. Enjoy the day! — Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor. • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • Residents, businesses enjoy 2026 Troy Night Out’s Summer Send-Off Residents and businesses celebrated the end of summer with this month’s Troy Night Out Summer Send-Off event on Friday, with many enjoying live music, food and deals. Read more → Travers Day draws seasoned, new fans to Saratoga Race Course Fans were at the Saratoga Race Course bright and early on Saturday to secure their spots in the backyard for Travers Day, racing to claim their picnic tables when gates opened at 9 a.m. Read more → James releases guidance to help New Yorkers access hospital financial aid State Attorney General Letitia James released guidance to help New Yorkers understand and exercise their right to financial assistance for hospital bills under New York’s Hospital Financial Aid Law. Read more → Summer maintenance blitz boosts learning opportunities for Capital Region BOCES students Maintenance and custodial staff at Capital Region BOCES have been hard at work preparing five school buildings and additional classroom and administrative space for the start of the 2026-27 school year. Read more → Injury-plagued UAlbany running back Joey Koch has career night in season-opening win over New Hamsphire ALBANY, N.Y. — Two years ago during practice, University at Albany football junior running back Joey Koch suffered a gruesome injury to his right knee, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), his medial collateral ligament (MCL) and his lateral collateral ligament (LCL), on top of experiencing nerve damage. “You watch the film of that, and […] Read more → Leading Change springs Travers Stakes upset at Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A new star emerged Saturday in the Saratoga summer’s seemingly ever-changing 3-year-old division. Leading Change, making only his third career start, surged past a determined Napoleon Solo in the final sixteenth of a mile to capture the $1.25 million Travers Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. Ridden by Manny Franco and trained by Brad Cox, Leading Change covered the 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.98 and returned $22.76 to win. The victory added another surprising chapter to a summer in which the top Grade 1 races for 3-year-olds have continued to produce new contenders. Leading Change […] Read more → HORSE RACING: Andrew Champagne’s Saratoga bankroll, selections, analysis, Day 40 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — BANKROLL: $1,029.18 If you read this Sunday, chances are I’ll be somewhere between San Francisco and New York City. I’ve got a layover in Houston, which shouldn’t matter, but for horse racing purposes, Texas is pretty much Neptune. You see, ADW’s cannot operate in Texas. Furthermore, out-of-state bettors cannot wager on Texas racetracks. This is brutal, because Sam Houston had several years where I’d argue it was the most entertaining winter circuit. Takeout was low, they actively solicited feedback on their wagering offerings, and bettors responded. For the past several years, though, the only source of […] Read more → SWIMMING: 28.5 miles, 20 bridges and one unforgettable farewell SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Hudson River was still churning when Julia Samson looked back at it. She and her former Columbia University swimming teammate, Isabella Fratesi had spent seven hours, 26 minutes swimming around Manhattan, covering 28.5 miles through some of the most challenging and unpredictable water in New York City. Now they were on an escort boat, heading back toward Battery Park, looking at the river from above instead of below. It looked massive. The chop was still rolling. The waves were still coming. And there, in the background, was the Staten Island Ferry — another familiar piece […] Read more → Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Read more →

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