Friday, September 11, 2026

Daily Digest: 25 years later, Watervliet vows to ‘never forget’ 9/11

Also: ‘The sky is the limit’: Students return to Carroll Hill Elementary in Troy for first day of school • HORSE RACING: Pink Sheet final standings and ROI
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Friday, September 11, 2026

 
 

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Check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Regional Assistant Managing Editor.

 


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25 years later, Watervliet vows to ‘never forget’ 9/11

The Watervliet-Colonie Elks Lodge and the city of Watervliet hosted a 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Wednesday night.

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‘The sky is the limit’: Students return to Carroll Hill Elementary in Troy for first day of school

Carroll Hill Elementary kicked off its first day of school on a sunny, warm Thursday morning, with students, facility, and staff ready to begin a year full of learning and growth.

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HORSE RACING: Pink Sheet final standings and ROI

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — With the Saratoga summer meet at Saratoga Race Course concluding earlier this week, see how our Pink Sheet handicappers fared with their selections: Andrew Champagne: ROI: $796.06. Record: 133-461. Average WIN odds: 1.99 Brian Mariano: ROI: $790.98. Record: 131-462. Average WIN odds: 2.02. Liam Durbin: ROI: $728.28. Record: 125-459. Average WIN odds: 1.91. Chris Chenes: ROI: $757.16. Record: 114-461. Average WIN odds: 2.32. Wise Owl: ROI: $647.44. Record: 92-461. Average WIN odds: 2.52.

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Barry Melrose, former Adirondack Red Wings player and coach, dies at 70

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — Barry Melrose spent much of his hockey career moving between the ice, the bench and the television studio, but his connection to Glens Falls remained a constant. Melrose, who played more than 200 games for the Adirondack Red Wings and later coached the team to a Calder Cup championship, has died at age 70. ESPN announced his death Wednesday after being informed by his wife Cindy. Melrose stepped away from his longtime broadcasting career in 2023 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. For Adirondack hockey fans, Melrose was more than a former NHL player and television […]

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Regional Food Bank to host 32nd Annual CHEFS event in Albany

The Regional Food Bank will host its 32nd Annual CHEFS event at the Albany Capital Center on Wednesday, September 29th at 5 p.m.

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Girl Scouts add two new cookies to 2027 lineup, including one for dogs

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) announced that two new cookies are joining its lineup for the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie season: Sparkables, an allergy-friendly cookie for people, and Patch Pals, the organization’s first-ever cookie made specifically for dogs.

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Tour de Valor: 200+ Mile Bicycle Journey for vets Oct. 23-24

On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, the Dwyer Coalition for Military Veterans & Families will launch the inaugural “Tour de Valor: One Million Voices,” a statewide awareness initiative connecting communities across New York through a symbolic 200+ mile bicycle journey from Albany County to Suffolk County.

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2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness still achieves consumer wants

Subaru continues to market to a highly active consumer base that genuinely enjoys traveling, camping, hiking, and biking, and their vast array of vehicles consistently delivers for every single one of them. While traditional commuters usually look past their needs and focus entirely on their wants, Subaru instead brings out the best in utility and rugged aesthetics. Entering Grasso’s Garage this week is the redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness, a raised wagon that pushes the outdoorsy envelope even more than before. Our Wilderness tester came wrapped in the familiar Geyser Blue, heavily contrasted by unique plastic body exterior aesthetics. The […]

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