Last chance for early bird tickets!

AQE's Diapers to Diplomas Conference is just one month away

Join us for the Diapers to Diplomas: Reimagining the Continuum of Learning, Care and Opportunity conference on October 15 & 16 in New York City. Early bird registration closes Friday, September 18! Diapers to Diplomas will be a two-day gathering for parents, educators, youth leaders, policymakers, and advocates, coming together from throughout the US. Together we will explore how we build connected, equitable systems that support children and families from birth through graduation. Over the two days, there will be hands-on workshops, learning labs, and plenaries, as well as healing spaces and vibrant cultural programming. Register today to secure your spot. Register Today Preview the schedule Our conference schedule is now available! Check it out to get a sense of the workshops, panels, and community conversations we'll be sharing over our two days together. We'll be announcing more details starting next week, including our keynote speaker, wellness offerings, special guests, and other exciting updates. So stay tuned! Need a place to stay? We have a block of discounted rooms reserved at the Club Quarters, World Trade Center NYC, located at 140 Washington Street, New York, NY 10006. Guests have until September 15, 2026 to book. Click here to book your hotel at the discounted rate. 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 honors rock trio Super 400 with street sign

Also: Watervliet fire displaces residents • Gillibrand speaks to record-high diesel prices, rising inflation report

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Good morning! In case you missed it: New York drops Regents exam requirement for high school graduation starting in 2028. — Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor. • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • Troy honors rock trio Super 400 with street sign The City of Troy recognized the impact and legacy of local band Super 400 with an honorary street sign designation ceremony on Monday, celebrating its contributions to the local community and arts scene. Read more → Watervliet fire displaces residents WATERVLIET, N.Y. — A fire at an apartment building in the area of 19th Street and 4th Avenue on Monday displaced several residents but resulted in no injuries, officials said. Just before 6:30 p.m. Monday evening, the Watervliet Fire Department said it responded to the area of 19th Street and 4th Avenue for multiple calls […] Read more → Gillibrand speaks to record-high diesel prices, rising inflation report U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, has spoken in response to diesel prices crossing $6 a gallon nationally for the first time and the U.S. Labor Department reporting accelerating inflation. Read more → Chancellor King announces ‘I Voted at SUNY’ sticker design opportunity for SUNY students State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the “I Voted at SUNY” sticker design contest. Read more → ‘Unfinished business’: Shenendehowa girls’ varsity volleyball has sights set on state title BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Leave no doubt. That’s the saying for the Shenendehowa High School girls’ varsity volleyball team for the 2026 season, coined by head coach Lori Kessler. “They’re going to take every single opportunity they have and make sure that they leave it all on the floor Kessler, now in her 19th season […] Read more → Adirondack Balloon Festival set to return this weekend for 53rd year One of the largest ballooning events is set to return to upstate, as the Adirondack Balloon Festival will hold its 53rd annual event this weekend. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER: Vrooman stands tall as Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake blanks Averill Park AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake didn’t need much offense Tuesday afternoon. The Spartans got one goal from senior striker Colby North and relied on a stingy defense — and a spectacular save from senior goalkeeper Tristan Vrooman — to secure a 1-0 victory against Averill Park at Averill Park High School. North netted […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake vs. Averill Park (PHOTO GALLERY) AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans defeated the Averill Park Golden Knights, 1-0, in a high school boys soccer match, Tuesday afternoon at Averill Park High School. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Section 2 scores and recaps TROY, N.Y. — In this edition of the Section 2 high school sports roundup, we recap some of Monday’s action in soccer, field hockey, volleyball and tennis. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER Cohoes blanks Troy, 2-0 Cohoes scored once in each half and goalkeeper Mila Wattsman turned aside 10 shots as the Tigers defeated Troy, 2-0, […] Read more → ValleyCats’ stadium lease extended TROY, N.Y. — The chants of the faithful may be “Vamos Gatos!” but after Tuesday’s announcement, the Gatos will quedarse or stay, in Spanish. The Tri-City ValleyCats, along with longtime partners Hudson Valley Community College and Rensselaer County, agreed to extend their current lease agreement for one year, continuing the team’s longtime presence at Joseph […] Read more →

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