Daily Digest: Burdett Birth Center in Troy tried to close. The city united to fight back

Also: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Section 2 recaps • NCAA BASKETBALL: Siena basketball ready to tip off season with Sneak Preview

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Friday, September 18, 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 • Burdett Birth Center in Troy tried to close. The city united to fight back Since 2010, hospitals have closed hundreds of maternity units. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Section 2 recaps TROY, N.Y. — In this edition of the Section 2 high school sports roundup, we recap some of the statistics and scores from Thursday’s action in soccer and volleyball. GIRLS SOCCER Mechanicville 2, Averill Park 4 Averill Park put together a four-goal attack to defeat Mechanicville, 4-2, in a girls soccer matchup played under wet […] Read more → NCAA BASKETBALL: Siena basketball ready to tip off season with Sneak Preview LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — The college basketball season is nearing closer, and Siena University fans will have their first chance to see this year’s Saints up close next week. The annual Siena Basketball Sneak Preview is set for Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at MVP Arena. The free event will feature players and […] Read more → NCAA FOOTBALL: RPI opens road slate at Brockport TROY, N.Y. — A year ago, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) needed overtime to get past SUNY Brockport. The Engineers won’t mind if Saturday’s rematch is a little less dramatic. RPI hits the road for the first time this season when it visits the Golden Eagles at 1 p.m. at Bob Boozer Field, with both teams […] Read more → NCAA FOOTBALL: UAlbany, Monmouth renew rivalry with plenty at stake ALBANY, N.Y. —  The University at Albany football team returns home Saturday with a chance to build momentum in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Great Danes, coming off a convincing 35-13 road victory against LIU, will welcome Monmouth to Tom & Mary Casey Stadium for a CAA matchup between two teams that enter the weekend […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Section 2 recaps TROY, N.Y. — In this edition of the Section 2 high school sports roundup, we recap some of Wednesday’s action from golf, volleyball, field hockey and tennis. BOYS GOLF Averill Park posted a 149-166 victory over Duanesburg at Duanesburg. Dominic Traynor led the Golden Knights with a three-under-par 33, highlighted by five birdies. Jacob Senter […] Read more → Preview: Harbinger Theatre Company stages ‘The Counter’ Harbinger Theatre Company is opening “The Counter” at Albany Theatre Barn on Friday evening. This is the first time the play written by Meghan Kennedy will be offered in this market. Read more →

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