Daily Digest: 15 NY sheriffs call to pause ban on ICE deals

Also: Troy Mayor Mantello vetoes law that would limit powers; council set to override move • ECAC MEN’S HOCKEY: Union College selected 6th, RPI tabbed 8th in league’s preseason poll

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Good morning! Check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Regional Assistant Managing Editor.   • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • 15 NY sheriffs call to pause ban on ICE deals Fifteen New York county sheriffs and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) called on a federal court to pause enforcement of the “Local Cops, Local Crimes Act” (LCLCA) during a press conference on Tuesday, while a federal judge considers their lawsuit. Read more → Troy Mayor Mantello vetoes law that would limit powers; council set to override move Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello formally issued a veto on Local Law #4 on Tuesday, which would limit the scope of the Mayor’s powers to issue Declarations of Emergency — however, the move prompted Council President Sue Steele to call a special meeting to override it. Read more → ECAC MEN’S HOCKEY: Union College selected 6th, RPI tabbed 8th in league’s preseason poll DANBURY, CONN. – The votes are in for the 2026-27 ECAC Men’s Hockey Preseason Poll. As customary, the league’s head coaches put together their ballots, ranking each team in the conference and forming an ECAC Men’s Hockey Preseason All-League team. With the results announced on Wednesday, the Union College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute hockey teams […] Read more → Siena men’s basketball places third, women selected second in Metro Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — After finishing third this past regular season, defending tournament champion Siena men’s basketball is projected to place third again and received a pair of first-place votes in the Metro Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, announced Wednesday morning at the Metro Basketball Tipoff at Ocean Casino Resort. Brendan Coyle and newcomer Pace Prosser […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER: Vrooman stands tall as Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake blanks Averill Park AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake didn’t need much offense Tuesday afternoon. The Spartans got one goal from senior striker Colby North and relied on a stingy defense — and a spectacular save from senior goalkeeper Tristan Vrooman — to secure a 1-0 victory against Averill Park at Averill Park High School. North netted […] Read more → Lexus ES goes Hybrid with 2026 refresh The newly refreshed 2026 Lexus ES 350h Hybrid proves that family vehicles with long lasting history can be luxurious. While its fresh hybrid powertrain confirms the modern tech upgrades vehicles in 2026 deserve, it’s the traditional low-key Lexus accoutrements that ensure the ES is here for years to come. The 2026 ES increases interior rear legroom by 3-inches giving off discontinued LS vibes, while the ultra-premium smart cabin pairs comfort and style nicely. Lexus gave the 2026 model a complete overhaul, stretching the wheelbase and widening its stance. Up front, the signature spindle grille gets a sleek, integrated evolution that […] Read more →

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