Daily Digest: Two Cohoes firefighters file lawsuit against city

Also: Gillibrand introduces legislation to expand USDA grant program, create jobs • Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Exhausted brains, anxious kids: The sleep crisis parents can still fix

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week ahead. 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 e-edition                            obituaries Two Cohoes firefighters file lawsuit against city COHOES, N.Y. — Two Cohoes firefighters brought forth a lawsuit alleging they were denied promotions to captain due to being outspoken concerning staffing and public safety issues. The 18-page document, which names the city, Mayor Bill Keeler, and Fire Chief Joseph Fahd as defendants, was filed on Feb. 2 by Cohoes Fire Lieutenants George Primeau […] Read more → Gillibrand introduces legislation to expand USDA grant program, create jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, has joined Sen. Peter Welch, D-VT, to reintroduce the Rural Innovation for a Stronger Economy Reauthorization Act. It's legislation that would reauthorize and improve the U.S. Department of Agriculture's RISE Program. "Rural communities are the backbone of our Upstate economy, and it is vital that the federal government invests resources to help their economies grow and thrive," Gillibrand said. "Reauthorizing the RISE Grant Program will help strengthen rural economies, expand opportunity, and support local efforts to create good-paying jobs and grow small businesses," she continued. "I am proud to join Senator Welch […] Read more → Dr. Randy Cale's Terrific Parenting: Exhausted brains, anxious kids: The sleep crisis parents can still fix Let's start with a simple truth most parents already know but often avoid enforcing: children and teens today are profoundly sleep-deprived. Not mildly tired. Not "could use a little more rest." Neurologically depleted. And while schools, schedules, and stress all play a role, one factor towers above the rest — screens in the bedroom and the absence of firm, consistent limits around sleep. This is not a minor lifestyle issue. It is one of the most significant neurological and emotional risk factors facing children today. The Modern Sleep Crisis in Children and Teens Current sleep research is remarkably consistent. Children […] Read more → Viewing Bald Eagles in winter Winter is a great time to view bald eagles in New York State. The New York State Department of Enviornmental Conservation suggests viewing from a safe distance and at planned observation sites can offer an exhilarating and memorable experience. Wintering eagles begin arriving in December and concentrations peak in January and February. Most are heading back to their nests by mid-March. The Hudson River, the Upper Delaware River watershed and sections of the St. Lawrence River are great places to view bald eagles in the winter. DEC maintains two well-marked viewing areas in the Mongaup Valley on the Rio and Mongaup Falls reservoirs. The following tips will help provide the best possible experience: […] Read more → Jack Hughes is golden for Team USA with OT winner to beat Canada Team USA beats Canada in dramatic fashion for gold at Olympics. Read more → Immigrant surge helped boost GOP states' population, and they may gain US House seats as a result The vastly different population changes threaten to scramble the Electoral College map. Read more → The American-made hemp shirt experiment Hemp is often held up as a versatile crop with all sorts of applications. Read more →

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Daily Digest: Abram Lansing Elementary School principal Cliff Bird retires

Also: Teaming up: Albany Med Health Systems unveiled as SPAC Live Nation presenting partner • NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: Third period surge raises RPI in Big Red Freakout win over Harvard

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Sunday, February 22, 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 e-edition                            obituaries Abram Lansing Elementary School principal Cliff Bird retires COHOES, N.Y. — After 36 years as principal of Abram Lansing Elementary School, Cliff Bird has retired. The decision to retire came after Bird had to undergo back surgery. His last day as principal was Jan. 31. An interim principal is holding the office until the position is filled. Bird went out in style at […] Read more → Teaming up: Albany Med Health Systems unveiled as SPAC Live Nation presenting partner SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Though it may not feel like it in the midst of the cold and snowy weather the area has been dealing with as of late, warmer weather is not so far off, and soon the area will be enjoying all that comes with summer in the Spa City, like concerts at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. And this summer marks the start of a new partnership, as Albany Med Health System steps into the presenting partner role for Live Nation-promoted concerts at SPAC. The partnership was announced at an event recently, where it was unveiled that […] Read more → NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY: Third period surge raises RPI in Big Red Freakout win over Harvard TROY, N.Y. — For 48 years, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has hosted its Big Red Freakout — a day to honor university alumni, show school pride, partake in various events and, of course, watch some Engineers hockey at the Houston Field House on campus. First-year head coach Eric Lang was amazed by the atmosphere, as […] Read more → NCAA WOMEN'S LACROSSE: UAlbany upsets No. 25 Harvard in OT thriller ALBANY, N.Y. — The University at Albany Great Danes women's lacrosse team showed poise beyond its years Saturday afternoon, earning a 13-12 overtime victory against No. 25 Harvard University at John Fallon Field. Great Danes freshman Riley Forthofer delivered the defining moment, scoring her first collegiate goal (the game-winner) with 55 seconds remaining in overtime […] Read more → NCAA WOMEN'S LACROSSE: No. 25 Harvard vs. UAlbany (PHOTO GALLERY) ALBANY, N.Y. — The UAlbany women's lacrosse team defeated No. 25 Harvard, 13-12 in overtime, on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at John Fallon Field, in Albany, N.Y. Read more → Questions and answers from the 'Car Doctor' Q. I am looking for a used car and even with electric vehicles falling out of favor, I am thinking of a used EV. Is that a good idea? A. Electric vehicles are not for everyone. Charging a EV without home charging can be a challenge for some. As an example where I live the nearest fast charging stations are 25 miles away. If you can charge at home or work, living with an EV is quite effortless. Used electric vehicles can offer lower maintenance costs, lower fuel/energy costs, and in some cases even a better driving experience. The good […] Read more → Siobhan Connally's Ittybits & Pieces: One for all It's not that I hate surprises, it's just that I tend to feel better when they aren't … you know … around. Surprises that so "lurk" are usually not in the form of a few dollars you may have left in a pocket before the wash, or the delight of an adult-presenting child who comes back from college on a random weekend just to bask in the refrigerator light of "home." Surprises shouldn't be skulking about in the form of some new horror interrupting our lives randomly as Breaking News. They shouldn't be accompanied by a video of a shirtless […] Read more → Communities fight ICE detention centers, but have few tools to stop them Plans to convert industrial buildings into new detention facilities have faced fierce opposition. Read more → Grok and other 'nudification' apps offered by Google and Apple put Silicon Valley at center of global outrage Apps that allow women and girls to be digitally stripped have sparked investigations from California to Europe. Read more → Calendar Saturday, February 21, 2026 WINTER LECTURE: Berkshire Botanical Garden's 29th Annual Winter Lecture: Celebrated horticulturist Karl Gercens III will headline Berkshire Botanical Garden's 29th Annual Winter Lecture, exploring how bold color, unexpected plant pairings, and fearless experimentation can spark moments of surprise and delight. The lecture will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 2 to […] Read more →

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