Saturday, October 24, 2026

Daily Digest: Troy City Council overrides Mayor Mantello’s veto on license plate reader law

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Saturday, October 24, 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.

 


• Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports •

Troy City Council overrides Mayor Mantello’s veto on license plate reader law

The all-Democratic Troy City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to override Mayor Carmella Mantello’s veto of Local Law #3, which places guidelines on the use of Flock Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs).

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Don Rittner’s column: Tobacco and the Capital District, Part 2

In my last column, we talked about the early attempt to grow tobacco in the Capital District. Elsewhere in New York State, tobacco production experienced greater success than it did around Albany.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Section 2 high school football recaps

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — In this edition of the Section 2 high school football roundup, we recap some of Friday evening’s gridiron action. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake needed one offensive snap to take control Friday night. Tristan West’s 62-yard touchdown pass to Gus Fusco launched the Spartans toward a 42-7 victory against Queensbury at Centennial Field, completing an unbeaten regular season and securing the top seed in the Section 2 Class A football playoffs. Christian Brothers Academy also wrapped up a No. 1 seed, overwhelming Guilderland 69-0 in Class AA. Elsewhere, Saratoga Springs protected a narrow lead against Shenendehowa, Ravena outlasted […]

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NCAA WOMEN’S HOCKEY: RPI shows progress in loss to No. 7 Princeton

TROY, N.Y. — The opportunities were there for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) on Friday night. So were the costly penalties. The Engineers matched No. 7 Princeton with 20 shots on goal, but the Tigers tallied twice on the power play and received 20 saves from Uma Corniea to blank RPI 4-0 at Houston Field House. […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Special teams propel Averill Park to Section 2 Class B South title

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — It’s a motto that has gained popularity in recent years: Special teams, special plays, special players. And on Saturday, the Averill Park varsity football team made sure those words rang true in its regular-season finale against La Salle Institute at home. The Golden Knights scored two special teams touchdowns against the […]

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NCAA WOMEN’S HOCKEY: Princeton vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (PHOTO GALLERY)

TROY, N.Y. — The No. 7 Princeton Tigers defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers, 4-0, in an NCAA, ECAC women’s hockey game on Friday, at Houston Field House.

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NCAA FOOTBALL: UAlbany seeks to carry offensive momentum into Rhode Island showdown

ALBANY, N.Y. — UAlbany found its offensive rhythm in time to reclaim a rivalry trophy. Keeping it against Rhode Island could prove an even tougher assignment. Coming off a 48–31 victory at Stony Brook, the Great Danes travel to Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, R.I., for a noon kickoff Saturday against the two-time defending CAA […]

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FROM OFF THE PACE: Breeders’ Cup Notes

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Although nothing is official until the post-position draw takes place a week from Monday (Oct. 26), indications are that there will be a lot of familiar names competing in Breeders’ Cup XLIII. They include four winners from last year’s Cup who will attempt to repeat in the same races: Japanese superstar Forever Young in the Classic, Irish-bred Ethical Diamond (Turf), British-bred Notable Speech (Mile) and Kentucky-bred Shisospicy (Turf Sprint). The four have had differing experiences so far in 2026. Forever Young won his second Saudi Cup and defeated a modest field in the Jockey Club Gold Cup […]

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Area dealership makes donation to Capital Region BOCES Automotive Trades program

An Albany-area car dealership is helping Capital Region BOCES stay in the fast lane when it comes to preparing the future mechanics and auto repair experts.

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Hochul: DOT crews exceed 1 million potholes filled on New York state roads this year

New York State DOT crews have filled more than 1 million potholes on New York state roads so far this year, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.

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