Daily Digest: Proposed 2027 Troy budget stays under state tax cap; pausing some hiring

Also: PHOTOS: 2026 Troy Chowderfest • Schumer questions Flock Safety on National Lookup Tool, data security

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Monday, October 12, 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 • Proposed 2027 Troy budget stays under state tax cap; pausing some hiring TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Carmella Mantello announced the City of Troy’s proposed 2027 budget stays under the state tax cap with a 3.4% property tax raise, but calls for a hiring freeze on most positions besides police and fire. If adopted, it would represent an increase of approximately $7.12 per month for a homeowner with […] Read more → PHOTOS: 2026 Troy Chowderfest Despite rainy weather on Sunday afternoon, crowds still filled the streets and restaurants of downtown Troy for the 2026 Troy Chowderfest. Read more → Schumer questions Flock Safety on National Lookup Tool, data security U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D-NY, called on Flock Safety to answer key questions concerning its “National Lookup Tool,” alleged reports of hacked cameras and data misuse, as well as calling on the company to delete personal data not tied to a crime from its servers. Read more → Crowds gather in Troy for 3rd annual Collar City Pride Festival Collar City Pride celebrated its 3rd annual Pride festival on Saturday, featuring food, performers, and various vendors for attendees to enjoy in the spirit of celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Read more → Nearly 2,000 Capital Region students explore future careers at Career Jam™ Explore at HVCC in Troy Nearly 2,000 eighth- and ninth-grade students from 14 Capital Region schools came together last week at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) for Career Jam™ Explore, a high-energy, hands-on career exploration experience connecting young people with local employers, industry professionals, and educational pathways. Read more → DEC announces $2.7M in Conservation Partnership Program Grants State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced that $2.7 million was awarded to 45 not-for-profit land trusts across the state. Read more → Capital Region BOCES offers a future this Cohoes teen can really ‘dig into’ Cohoes High School senior Tiernan Seeley is really ‘digging’ the education he is receiving at Capital Region BOCES. Read more → Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Read more →

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