Daily Digest: Rensselaer County leaders criticize state 287 (g) ban after arrest of Guatemalan man in Troy

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Thursday, October 22, 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 • Rensselaer County leaders criticize state 287 (g) ban after arrest of Guatemalan man in Troy Rensselaer County officials criticized New York state on Wednesday over a law banning local agreements with ICE, citing the recent arrest of a Guatemalan man charged with raping a 16-year-old girl in Troy. Read more → Troy City Council begins budget hearings The Troy City Council kicked off the first of a series of budget meetings last week, specifically going over allocations to the Mayor’s Office, as well as the Comptroller’s Office, Vital Statistics, City Clerk, City Council and City Auditor. Read more → Saratoga County Board of Supervisors passes kratom ban Saratoga County became the latest in the region to pass legislation prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom products throughout the county. Read more → 2026 GMC Hummer EV 3X is Big, Bold and Ready for fun As brands across the footprint continue to cycle nameplates from deep in the archives, General Motors is no different. Known for their exceptional truck market, GMC cycles another nameplate with a new twist. This week, the all-electric 2026 GMC Hummer Pickup. Powered by a 24 module battery pack, which offers up to 380 mile range with its 205 kWh battery pack, this $10K upgrade gives an additional 70-miles on top of its 310 mile range with the standard 3 motor performance e4WD 19.2 KW high voltage charging module. Added into our week-long tester was a Carbon Fiber Edition Package which […] Read more → Preview: ‘My Children! My Africa! A tragic look at apartheid made relevant by Black Theatre Troupe It’s a sign of great work when a play written almost 40 years ago is relevant today. Read more → Preview: Playhouse Stage at Cohoes Music Hall finds psychological drama in Carrie: The Musical The success of Playhouse Stage at Cohoes Music Hall appears to be based on two things. One is excellent productions of musical adaptations of cult films with a primary appeal to younger audiences. The other is programming family-friendly titles. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS: State boys basketball championships returning to Glens Falls in 2028 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) boys basketball championships are headed back to Glens Falls. The NYSPHSAA Executive Committee approved a three-year agreement Wednesday that will bring the state’s premier high school boys basketball tournament back to Harding Mazzotti Arena beginning in 2028 and continuing through 2030. The decision, announced following the committee’s meeting at the Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs, restores the championships to a city with a rich history of hosting some of New York’s most memorable high school basketball games. The tournament will be held March 16-19, 2028, March […] Read more → Saratoga Automobile Museum invites families to celebrate Halloween at Trunk or Treat Event The Saratoga Automobile Museum invites families and community members to get into the Halloween spirit at its upcoming Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This family-friendly celebration will feature costumes, candy, creatively decorated vehicles and plenty of Halloween fun. Read more →

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