Also: Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: The stunning discovery: Children actually need play • Gillibrand: Free meals for K-12 students amid rising grocery, gas prices
Monday, May 25, 2026
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Happy Monday!Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day. 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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The Business for Good Foundation (BFGF) recently announced an expansion of its workforce development pillar with the launch of the Generating Resilient Opportunities for America’s Workforce (GROW) program at Hudson Valley Community College.
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Here we are again, confronted by modern science confirming what wise parents, grandparents, teachers, and common sense have known for a long time: children need to play.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY held a virtual press conference May 20 to call for passage of her Universal School Meals Program Act, legislation that would provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack to all schoolchildren. This legislation comes as New York families are struggling to make ends meet as prices for groceries, gas and other necessities increase due to inflation and President Trump’s war with Iran. Gillibrand believes the legislation would help ease the financial burden on families and improve educational outcomes by providing free meals to all schoolchildren, regardless of where they live or […]
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Researchers said artificial platelets may just be the “holy grail” for a long-held problem.
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Spatial segregation first was culturally accepted, then enforced violently.
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FIELD OF FLAGS: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes and our Brother Knights are again offering Memorial Flags in the “Field of Flags” for the Veterans Day Display in 2026. The Flags are $30 for Veteran’s Day. Thirty Flags are available for sponsorship this year. For information, please email Kathy Majer, klmajer@outlook.com. Forms are available by contacting Kathy […]
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The popular EMT Program at WSWHE BOCES helps prepare students to enter this essential workforce through hands-on training and real-world experience. This week, they are working on their certifications while also celebrating National EMS Week. (Photo provided)
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — In this edition of the Section 2 high school boys lacrosse roundup, we recap some of the sectional quarterfinal playoff action from Saturday. CLASS A COLONIE 5, SHENENDEHOWA 9: No. 3 Shenendehowa earned a spot in the semifinals with a 9-5 victory against Colonie. Peyton Lynch and Derek Stockwell paced the Shenendehowa offense with two goals apiece. Lynch added two assists, while Stockwell contributed one assist. Timmy Welch also scored twice as Shenendehowa built enough offense to hold off Colonie and advance. Everett Hicks chipped in a goal and an assist, Brady McQuade scored once, and […]
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AMSTERDAM, N.Y. — After a thrilling walk-off win the night before against Shaker in game one of the best-of-three Section 2 Class AAA semifinals, the Saratoga Springs varsity baseball team was back to the status quo on Saturday. By 11:45 a.m., the team was already at Shuttleworth Park in Amsterdam. At 12:10 p.m., the boys were loosening up and playing hacky sack. When the clock struck 12:30 p.m., the Blue Streaks took batting practice. “They were locked in,” Saratoga Springs head coach Andy Cuthbertson said. “The momentum carried over from last time.” It didn’t take long for the Blue Streaks […]
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Saratoga Rowing Association will send five varsity crews to the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships after strong performances at the New York State Rowing Championships secured national qualifying bids for the program. Saratoga qualified its boys and girls first and second varsity eights, along with the girls U17 double, for the national regatta scheduled for June 11-14 in Sarasota, Florida, where the crews will compete against top junior rowing programs from across the country. SRA Program Director and boys varsity head coach Mike MacMinn praised the depth of the program after a season challenged by […]
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