Daily Digest: ‘Emotional time’: Cohoes principal excited for next step in her career journey

Also: SPAC announces return of popular pre-performance talks with ‘Setting the Stage’ series • A stripped-down version of ‘My Fair Lady’ by Opera Saratoga is original, clever and entertaining

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Thursday, June 25, 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 ‘Emotional time’: Cohoes principal excited for next step in her career journey COHOES, N.Y. — When Cohoes High School celebrates its commencement this Saturday, the school will be saying goodbye not just to its senior class, but to principal Laura Tarlo as well.Tarlo begins her new role as Assistant Superintendent… Read more → SPAC announces return of popular pre-performance talks with ‘Setting the Stage’ series The Saratoga Performing Arts Center recently announced the return of its popular pre-performance talk series with the launch of Setting the Stage, a series of engaging conversations presented in advance of select New York City Ballet and… Read more → A stripped-down version of ‘My Fair Lady’ by Opera Saratoga is original, clever and entertaining Oh my goodness, Opera Saratoga has attempted to freshen up the musical “My Fair Lady.” How dangerous to mess with a beloved classical musical. Read more → ‘JOB’ at Glens Falls is a tense drama with technology as the villain GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — If you like to play with Rubik’s Cubes, the puzzling play “JOB” currently at Adirondack Theatre Company is for you. Should you prefer those plays that have a clear beginning, middle and end you still might appreciate the… Read more → Sage, Shen grad Grimes to participate in Northeast Prospects Game ALBANY, N.Y. — In advance of the 2026 MLB Draft, Russell Sage College (RSC) pitcher/outfielder Evan Grimes is slated to participate in first Northeast Prospects Game on Tuesday, June 30.The newest event on the New England amateur b… Read more → New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets Victims’ groups also are criticizing the agency’s actions. Read more → Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage Quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century. Read more → Court filing reveals President Trump spoke to Live Nation CEO before antitrust case was settled A jury eventually concluded the company was a monopoly after DOJ settlement. Read more → Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid Advocates are urging Congress to delay these cost-sharing requirements. Read more → Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues Trump’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital. Read more → Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters? Refusal could impact aspiring homeowners and renters at a time of high costs. Read more → What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools Critics say it violates the constitutional separation of church and state. Read more → Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election The millionaire political newcomer has been declared Colombia’s next president. Read more → Trump is frustrated gasoline prices don’t mirror oil’s decline. Experts say it’s not that simple Here’s what to know about multifaceted gas prices. Read more → White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, aid to US farmers and responding to Ebola crisis Funding is mostly to replenish the Pentagon amid the U.S. war against Iran. Read more →

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