Become a Sponsor for AQE’s Diapers to Diplomas Convening

We’re excited to invite you to join us as a sponsor of Diapers to Diplomas: Reimagining the Continuum of Learning, Care and Opportunity, taking place October 15–16 in New York City. Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available This conference will bring together parents, educators, youth leaders, policymakers, advocates, and community leaders from across New York and around the country to explore how we can strengthen the connections between learning, care, and opportunity from birth through graduation. Over two days, participants will take part in engaging workshops, hands-on learning labs, and thought-provoking plenary conversations. They will also experience healing spaces and cultural programming that reflect our shared values of community, belonging, and collective well-being. We’ve created a range of sponsorship opportunities that offer meaningful ways to support the conference and its impact. You can view the sponsorship packages and choose the level that best aligns with your organization’s goals here. We’re grateful for your ongoing commitment to expanding opportunities for New York’s children and families. Thank you for considering this invitation. We would be honored to have you partner with us in making Diapers to Diplomas a success. Select A Sponsorship Opportunity In solidarity, Marina and Zakiyah Co-Executive Directors Alliance for Quality Education AQENY.org   Facebook   Instagram    Bluesky Donate

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Daily Digest: Troy City Council, police clash over Flock license plate camera retention limits

Also: Watervliet police credit Flock camera alert in stolen car, gun arrest • RPI men’s hockey engineers major roster reconstruction with busy offseason

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Sunday, August 23, 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 • Troy City Council, police clash over Flock license plate camera retention limits Troy police leadership and Mayor Carmella Mantello continue to tout Flock cameras as a vital crime-solving tool, while City Council members and some residents raise concerns over their use. Read more → Watervliet police credit Flock camera alert in stolen car, gun arrest WATERVLIET, N.Y. — The Watervliet Police Department is crediting a Flock license plate reader alert with locating and arresting a suspect in connection with a reported stolen vehicle.The Watervliet Police Department said they arrested T… Read more → RPI men’s hockey engineers major roster reconstruction with busy offseason TROY, N.Y. — With renovations at Houston Field House on the ice and signings off the ice, it’s been a busy offseason for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s hockey and Engineers head coach Eric Lang. The Engineers have focused on adding size, junior-hockey experience and competition at nearly every position while retaining a core of […] Read more → 7 Brew coming to Crossgates Commons 7 Brew is coming to Crossgates Commons. Local franchisee Brew Team NY will be continuing its push into the Capital Region Market with the opening of 7 Brew at Crossgates Commons later this fall. Read more → SPOTTED AT THE SPA!: Alabama Stakes Day sights at Saratoga Race Course (PHOTO GALLERY) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Alabama Stakes Day sights from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday. Were you spotted at the Spa?! Read more → HORSE RACING: Andrew Champagne’s bankroll, selections, analysis, Day 35 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — BANKROLL: $1,088.83 I’m going to try very, very hard not to be a broken record about the situation I’ve discussed in this section a few times this week. However, the Saratoga meet is the one time of year where I have a good-sized platform, and if I don’t use it for what I think is right, I’d feel like I’m wasting it. Horse racing is a strange place. There have been situations that people have blown wildly out of proportion, and there are some matters and discussions that I have actively avoided because nothing good could […] Read more → Jockey Luis Saez wins 4,000th race in North America SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Jockey Luis Saez notched his 4,000th career victory on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, guiding the Norm Casse-trained Rothschild to a frontrunning victory in Race 2, an 11-furlong inner turf optional claimer for 3-year-olds and up. The 5-year-old Uncle Mo gelding exited the inside post sharply and was hustled to the front by Saez, rattling off fractions of 24.24 seconds, 48.66 and 1:16.16 in the three-turn affair over firm turf. At the top of the lane, Rothschild shrugged off a challenge from the Chad Brown-trained Arkhipov, and then held off another Brown trainee in Grade 2-winner […] Read more → Adirondack Pub & Brewery in Lake George set to celebrate two Oktoberfest milestones Adirondack Pub & Brewery is combining two milestone Oktoberfest celebrations in Lake George this fall, with tickets now on sale for the 20th Annual Adirondack Oktoberfest Charity Block Party and plans underway for the 15th Annual Lake George Village Oktoberfest. Read more →

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