Daily Digest: Hochul, Blakeman trade barbs in governor debate that put incumbent on defense

Also: Hudson Valley Community College celebrates president Michael Brophy • BOCES provides a lesson in diplomacy, cinnamon roll making, for French high school student

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Wednesday, October 14, 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 • Hochul, Blakeman trade barbs in governor debate that put incumbent on defense Blakeman repeatedly pounded Hochul for what he called her soft policies on undocumented immigrants, whom he accused of being responsible for numerous violent crimes. Read more → Hudson Valley Community College celebrates president Michael Brophy Hudson Valley Community College celebrated the inauguration of its eighth president, Dr. Michael Brophy, on Tuesday morning. Read more → BOCES provides a lesson in diplomacy, cinnamon roll making, for French high school student A high school student from France got a uniquely American lesson this week at Capital Region BOCES, learning about American cuisine and hospitality. Read more → SUNY Chancellor King encourages New York students to fill out FAFSA to receive financial aid State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently participated in an event at SUNY Broome to kick off the opening of applications for the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Read more → City of Watervliet honors breast cancer awareness month Each year, close to 18,000 New Yorkers are diagnosed with breast cancer and nearly 2,300 die from the disease. To remember all the lives lost due to this terrible disease and to honor the survivors still fighting, all city employees in Watervliet wore pink on Friday, October 9th. Read more → Ewing Outdoor Supply expands to Clifton Park with new supercenter Ewing Outdoor Supply is expanding its presence in the Northeast with the opening of a new Supercenter in Clifton Park. Read more →

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Daily Digest: La Capital Tacos wins first place in 2026 Troy Chowderfest ‘People’s Choice’ competition

Also: $3M donation from Moser Family Foundation launches Saratoga Hospital Moser Center Capital Campaign • Nearly 2,000 Capital Region students explore future careers at Career Jam™ Explore at HVCC in Troy

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Good morning! In case you missed it: Proposed 2027 Troy budget stays under state tax cap; pausing some hiring. — Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor. • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • La Capital Tacos wins first place in 2026 Troy Chowderfest ‘People’s Choice’ competition The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (BID) announced the winners of 2026’s Chowderfest People’s Choice competition on Monday, with La Capital Tacos taking first place with their Birria Chowder after all votes were counted. Read more → $3M donation from Moser Family Foundation launches Saratoga Hospital Moser Center Capital Campaign The Robert and Lisa Moser Family Foundation recently made a $3 million leadership gift to Saratoga Hospital to be put towards a new center dedicated to older adults and their families – inspired by their longtime connection to the Saratoga community and a desire to help local families navigate the challenges that come with aging. Read more → Nearly 2,000 Capital Region students explore future careers at Career Jam™ Explore at HVCC in Troy Nearly 2,000 eighth- and ninth-grade students from 14 Capital Region schools came together last week at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) for Career Jam™ Explore, a high-energy, hands-on career exploration experience connecting young people with local employers, industry professionals, and educational pathways. Read more → Ewing Outdoor Supply expands to Clifton Park with new supercenter Ewing Outdoor Supply is expanding its presence in the Northeast with the opening of a new Supercenter in Clifton Park. Read more → NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: RPI’s Krawchuk earns ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week honors TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) sophomore Nate Krawchuk has been named ECAC Hockey’s Goaltender of the Week following a strong performance in the Engineers’ two-game series against Ohio State. The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native turned aside 66 shots over the weekend, highlighted by a 36-save shutout in RPI’s 3-0 victory over the Buckeyes […] Read more → 2026 ‘Mixer at the Museum’ event in Saratoga Springs to benefit veterans and military history The Veterans Business Council of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with the Friends of the New York State Military Museum to host a special networking event at the New York State Military Museum, bringing together veterans, business leaders and community members for an evening of connection and conversation. Read more → Longtime Saratoga Springs resident named to Albany City School District’s Hall of Fame Longtime Saratoga Springs resident Nancy Sutin has been inducted into the Albany City School District’s Hall of Fame in recognition of her successful professional career and extensive community service, as announced in a news release. Read more → Schumer questions Flock Safety on National Lookup Tool, data security U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D-NY, called on Flock Safety to answer key questions concerning its “National Lookup Tool,” alleged reports of hacked cameras and data misuse, as well as calling on the company to delete personal data not tied to a crime from its servers. Read more →

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