Sunday, April 19, 2026

Daily Digest: Troy Indivisible, Indivisible Albany hosts Flock ALPR information session

Also: More than two dozen arrested in major drug trafficking takedown in Capital Region/Hudson Valley • Hochul proposes plan to expand protections against ICE
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Sunday, April 19, 2026

 
 

Happy Sunday!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. 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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Troy Indivisible, Indivisible Albany hosts Flock ALPR information session

Troy Indivisible in coordination with Indivisible Albany, recently held a “What the Flock?” informational session at CCM Church, highlighting continued concerns regarding Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) in the city.

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More than two dozen arrested in major drug trafficking takedown in Capital Region/Hudson Valley

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the takedown of a major drug trafficking ring in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley that distributed large quantities of powder and crack cocaine, as well as heroin and fentanyl. According to a press release, an investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) recovered more than five kilograms of cocaine and approximately 1.2 kilograms of heroin laced with fentanyl, which has a combined potential street value of approximately $350,000. In addition, the investigation seized five handguns and approximately $67,000 in cash. Twenty-six […]

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Hochul proposes plan to expand protections against ICE

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently proposed a comprehensive plan that would expand protections for New Yorkers regardless of immigration status, safeguard basic rights and hold federal immigration officials accountable.

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: Colonie edges field at Nisky Spring Classic

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — A tightly contested team race and several standout individual performances highlighted the boys competition at the Nisky Spring Classic, where Colonie emerged on top in a deep and talented field. Colonie totaled 57 points to narrowly edge Christian Brothers Academy (55) and New Rochelle (52), with Guilderland (47) and Albany Academy (42). Colonie’s victory was fueled by a mix of sprinting, hurdling, and field event success. Jasiah Goddard delivered one of the meet’s top performances, winning the 400-meter hurdles in a meet-record time of 54.83. Vernon (Curtis) Watson added a victory in the shot put (52-11.50), while […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD: Guilderland dominates Nisky Spring Classic

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — A record-setting performance and dominant team showing highlighted the Nisky Spring Classic girls track and field meet, as Guilderland ran away with the team title. Guilderland piled up 162 points to comfortably outdistance runner-up Colonie (78.5), with New Rochelle (77) close behind. The meet featured multiple standout individual efforts, including a pair […]

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL: Giants name Shaker’s Leigh Stevens Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have selected Coach Leigh Stevens of Shaker High School in Latham, N.Y., as the High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week for week 3 of the 2026 season. The High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week Award is part of the Giants’ continuing […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: Recaps from Saturday’s Section 2 action

It was a busy day for Section 2 baseball this Saturday with action all across the state. Here are brief recaps of a few of the biggest wins across the Troy Record and the Saratogian coverage areas: Baseball The Maple Hill varsity baseball team mashed Berlin/New Lebanon on Saturday at home. The Wildcats only scored […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE: Phelps nets four as Averill Park doubles up Glens Falls

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — Averill Park overcame an early deficit and authored a turnaround across the final three quarters to defeat Glens Falls, 8–4, in non-league high school boys lacrosse action Saturday. Glens Falls controlled the first frame, jumping out to a 3–0 lead behind two goals from Nolan Santamore and another from Deklin Malison. […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE: Glens Falls vs. Averill Park (PHOTO GALLERY)

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — The Averill Park Golden Knights defeated the Glens Falls Black Bears, 8-4, in a high school boys lacrosse game on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Averill Park High School, in Averill Park, N.Y.

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Tedisco delivers $100K NYS Grant for new Deanna Marie Rivers Batting Cages in Clifton Park

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — New York State Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) announced on Saturday a $100,000 New York State grant he secured to help build the new Deanna Marie Rivers Batting Cages at the Miss Shen Softball Field at the Clifton Common in Clifton Park. The Deanna Marie Rivers Batting Cages were built as a lasting remembrance of Shenendehowa High School Student Deanna Rivers, who, with Christopher Stewart, was tragically killed in 2012 on the Northway by a drunk, drugged, and serially dangerous driver. Rivers was a standout varsity softball player and played for many years with Miss Shen […]

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Daily Digest: Cohoes police officer arrested on child pornography charges

Also: Headliners for final Belmont on Broadway announced • RITTNER: Space: The final frontier?
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Saturday, April 18, 2026

 
 

Happy Saturday!

Hope everyone has a great weekend. 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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Cohoes police officer arrested on child pornography charges

A man who is a Cohoes and Coeymans police officer was arrested on child pornography charges.

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Headliners for final Belmont on Broadway announced

This summer will serve as the third and final time the Spa City will serve as host to the Belmont Racing Festival, and with that, the final time the city will host the special Belmont on Broadway event downtown.

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RITTNER: Space: The final frontier?

I remember when the Russians launched Sputnik, the first satellite, and the panic it caused in this country. I watched Alan Shepard become the first American in space, along with all the other milestones, including the Moon landing. I also recall the tragedies of the Space Shuttle program. Despite these challenges, I felt proud that […]

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Opening statements set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial

Four days of jury selection wrapped up Friday.

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FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world

Measles is spreading around the world and some countries have much larger outbreaks.

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Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial

Pedro Hernandez has been behind bars since his 2012 arrest.

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Trump says he’s going after Medicaid fraud, but is mostly focusing on blue states

The fraud isn’t any more prevalent in Democratic-led states than in Republican-led ones.

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George Foreman laid to rest in Iowa, drawn by a peaceful 1988 visit

Foreman, who passed away in March 2025, chose to be buried in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Energy experts say it could take months for prices to fall to pre-war levels.

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2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Both soldiers used pepper spray on the bear.

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Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3

The report did not identify a suspected cause of the March 26 accident.

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Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project

Vineyard Wind argues GE owes $545 million due to a turbine blade collapse in 2024.

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