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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