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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Daily Digest: Hochul highlights proposals to decrease auto insurance rates

Also: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE: Ryan scores five, Follis controls draw as Shen tops Niskayuna • HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE: Shenendehowa vs. Niskayuna (PHOTO GALLERY)
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

 
 

Happy Wednesday!

Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website.

Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor


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Hochul highlights proposals to decrease auto insurance rates

Gov. Kathy Hochul joined the New York Farm Bureau, Northeast Dairy Producers, and farmers from upstate to highlight her proposals to decrease auto insurance rates and address fraudulent claims across New York State.

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE: Ryan scores five, Follis controls draw as Shen tops Niskayuna

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — Shenendehowa set the tone early and backed it up with dominant possession play, rolling to a 12-5 Suburban Council girls lacrosse victory against Niskayuna on Tuesday afternoon. Senior Ella Ryan led the offense with five goals, while fellow senior Caroline Follis controlled the draw circle, winning 15 of 20 to help Shen (8-1, 4-0 Suburban Council) dictate the pace throughout. “I thought we did a really good job in the circle,” Shen’s head coach Bobby Karl said. “Caroline did awesome on the draw, and we were winning a lot of ground balls, and we had a lot […]

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE: Shenendehowa vs. Niskayuna (PHOTO GALLERY)

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — Shenendehowa defeated Niskayuna, 12-5, in a high school girls lacrosse game on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Niskayuna High School, in Niskayuna, N.Y. (Mike Gwizdala – MediaNews Group).

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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: South Glens Falls subdues Averill Park in one-run victory, rematch of sectional semifinals

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — Revenge is a dish best served with a win. After falling to Averill Park in the Section 2 Class AA semifinals last year, the South Glens Falls varsity softball team was licking its chops, looking for payback against the Golden Knights in a road regular-season game on Tuesday. Bulldogs junior Isabelle Ames couldn’t wait to lace up the cleats for the rubber match between two of the best teams in the area. South Glens Falls entered the game with a 6-2 record, while Averill Park stood at 6-1. “I was just like, ‘Let’s do this. I […]

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Entertainment calendar

Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, April 23, 2026 COHOES MUSIC HALL:  58 Remsen St., Cohoes. Cry Baby, 7 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org. SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs. Culinary Arts At SPAC, 6 pm. www.spac.org. Friday, April 24, 2026 PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Scott McCreery, 8 pm. www.atproctors.org. COHOES MUSIC HALL:  58 Remsen St., Cohoes. Cry Baby, 7 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org. CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Dodi and Diana, 8 pm. www.attherep.org. Saturday, April 25, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Ellen Sinopoli Dance, 8pm. www.theegg.org COHOES MUSIC HALL:  58 […]

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Earth Day started as a US ‘teach-in’ 56 years ago. Now it’s a global event

Earth Day has its roots in growing concern over pollution in the 1960s.

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Trump media company replaces CEO, ex-congressman Nunes after stock plunge that wiped out billions

The company, Trump Media & Technology, didn’t give a reason for Nunes leaving.

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No cuddles, but lots of care: How a Paris-area wildlife hospital keeps rescued animals wild

The animals can easily capture a caretaker’s heart.

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Trump renews his call for Congress to intervene and pass legislation to control college sports

Trump’s remarks came at a White House event honoring athletes from NCAA championships teams.

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Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question

This review follows criticism from President Donald Trump.

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Billionaire investor warns sports prediction markets harm men

The rapid growth is intensifying debate over the line between investing and gambling.

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