Daily Digest: Mantello recaps park improvements for Kinloch, Frear Park

Also: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame to celebrate 50 years of the Museum Ball on Aug. 7 (PHOTOS) • Saratoga Casino Hotel announces $100K donation, fundraising efforts, and memorial service following barn fire tragedy

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Happy Thursday! Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of iced coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries Mantello recaps park improvements for Kinloch, Frear Park Mayor Carmella Mantello is touting multiple upgrades to Kinloch Park and Frear Park, including playground equipment and new facilities for youths to enjoy. Read more → National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame to celebrate 50 years of the Museum Ball on Aug. 7 (PHOTOS) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th annual Museum Ball this summer on Friday, Aug. 7. This esteemed black-tie gala has been held continuously since 1977 and remains the Museum’s la… Read more → Saratoga Casino Hotel announces $100K donation, fundraising efforts, and memorial service following barn fire tragedy In response to the devastating barn fire that occurred on Tuesday morning, Saratoga Casino Hotel announces a coordinated response that includes a $100,000 donation, upcoming fundraising efforts, and a memorial service to honor the horses… Read more → NYRA announces charitable initiative to support Saratoga harness community following tragic barn fire SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced a charitable campaign to support the trainers, staff and backstretch workers impacted by Tuesday morning’s devastating barn fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel Harness Track. The dual initiative will first include a $50,000 charitable contribution made by NYRA to the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association to assist those affected by the tragedy. In addition, NYRA will host a fundraiser at Saratoga Race Course beginning on Friday, July 3, Opening Day of the summer meet. Fans in attendance will have an opportunity to purchase a specially designed T-shirt to […] Read more → Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86 Dreesen acted in TV shows and films, wrote books, and was active in charitable work. Read more → Archaeology team unearths ‘prototype’ of world-famous Stonehenge monument just a few miles away Researchers said the discovery predated Stonehenge by around 500 years. Read more → 15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing Experts link illegal fishing to human rights abuses. Read more → UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise Conflict, funding shortages, and climate shocks are pushing millions closer to famine. Read more → Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin’s technology boom Joshua Baer was a successful investor in technology startup companies. Read more → Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas filed along with the FTC. Read more → Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade Their G7 meeting comes a week after a U.S. strike killed three Indian mariners. Read more → Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes Officials say at least 15 homes were destroyed. Read more → Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies The legislation would create a sovereign wealth fund overseen by an independent commission. Read more →

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