Daily Digest: ‘Tough to wait’: Community, city talk improvements for Kinloch Park

Also: Female veterans celebrated at ‘Wrap Yourself In Wellness’ retreat • READER’S VIEW: We must close state loophole that kills: New York’s drugged driving gap

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Monday, June 30, 2025

Happy Monday! Hope everyone has a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of iced coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Assistant Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries ‘Tough to wait’: Community, city talk improvements for Kinloch Park TROY, N.Y. — Residents gathered last week in the basement of the Sacred Heart School to talk about Kinloch, the not-quite-pocket park up the street. The space was one of the few projects to receive the leftover American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. All the money had to be designated by the end of 2024 […] Read more → Female veterans celebrated at 'Wrap Yourself In Wellness' retreat CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. — As a part of New York State Department of Veterans' Services's Women Veterans Recognition Days, which aimed to "honor and empower the fierce women and gender minorities who served the country," a group of local organizations partnered up to put on a "Wrap Yourself In Wellness" retreat. The event took place at Long Shadows Farm, located at 84 Dr. Brown Lane in Cambridge and was a collaboration between ACTT Naturally (which is based at the farm), Patriot Hills of New York and Kairos Center for Change and brought together veterans, female spouses, and caregivers for a day […] Read more → READER'S VIEW: We must close state loophole that kills: New York's drugged driving gap New York state has its fair share of bureaucratic loopholes—like ones that let repeat shoplifters walk free or allow absentee property owners to delay code enforcement for years—but some are downright dangerous. One such loophole that currently puts lives at risk every day is our outdated and ineffective drugged driving laws. Under existing law, it's shockingly difficult to charge a driver who is under the influence of drugs unless a very specific set of circumstances applies. First, the drug must be one of the few explicitly listed in the state's Vehicle and Traffic Law. If it's not on that list, […] Read more → Stefanik reintroduces workforce development bills WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the Committee on Education and Workforce, reintroduced two bills, the Employer-Directed Skills Act and the Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act, to highlight the importance of workforce development practices and skills hiring practices in the workplace. The Employer-Directed Skills Act empowers job creators to provide workforce development opportunities that equip workers for in-demand jobs. The Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act supports employers seeking to adopt skills-based hiring practices that prioritize applicants' job skills and abilities over academic qualifications. Collectively, lawmakers believe these two bills would help bolster workforce development and […] Read more → New state record fallfish New York has another new state record fish. On May 13, just 10 days after the channel catfish state record was broken, Alex Pidhorodeckyj reeled in a 20.25 inch, 4 lb. 1 oz. fallfish while jigging for walleye and northern pike on the St. Lawrence River. The record-breaking fish was caught on a purple paddle tail swimbait. Fallfish are the largest native minnow species in New York and are commonly found in medium-size streams to large, warmwater rivers in slow-moving water. Anglers don't often target fallfish, so they're usually caught when fishing for other species like smallmouth bass or trout. […] Read more → More states are tracking rape kits. But key support for survivors may be slipping away A growing number of states are adopting systems to track rape kits. Read more → Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink Nurse practitioners are increasingly filling a gap that is expected to widen. Read more → How to manage ADHD at work and turn it into a strength ADHD can also be a source of creativity and unique contributions. Read more →

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Daily Digest: ‘Feel proud’: 306 students graduate from Troy High School

Also: ‘True magic’: Cohoes High School graduates 122 students • Watervliet High School celebrates Class of 2025 commencement

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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Happy Sunday! Hope everyone has a great weekend. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of iced coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Assistant Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries ‘Feel proud’: 306 students graduate from Troy High School TROY, N.Y. — Pomp and Circumstance was background noise to the cheers and applause as Troy High School’s Class of 2025 processed into McDonough Sports Complex Friday evening. Parents, siblings, friends, and loved ones packed the stands to celebrate the 306 students heading to their next steps. “No matter what comes next, just remember what […] Read more → 'True magic': Cohoes High School graduates 122 students COHOES, N.Y. —  A total of 122 students graduated from Cohoes High School on Saturday morning. "As you graduate today," said Principal Laura Tarlo, "and move on to the next phase of your life, my wish is for you to live a purpose-driven life and in that purpose that you find great joy and peace […] Read more → Watervliet High School celebrates Class of 2025 commencement WATERVLIET, N.Y. — Watervliet High School's Class of 2025 celebrated its commencement on Friday evening. The commencement ceremony, held at the high school in the gymnasium, saw 93 graduates … Read more → Columbia High School honors Class of 2025 at 85th commencement ceremony TROY, N.Y. — On Saturday, 310 seniors from Columbia High School crossed the stage at Hudson Valley Community College to accept their diplomas and officially mark the end of their time at East Greenbush Central School District. According to Principal Michael Harkin, the class of 2025 has collectively earned millions of dollars in scholarships and more than 2,000 college credits during their time at Columbia High School. Members of this class also include seven individuals whose art was accepted into highly selected jury art shows, several who have received awards and recognition for musical and theatrical performances, 36 individuals who […] Read more → Flyers draft East Greenbush native Murtagh LOS ANGELES, Calif. — East Greenbush native Jack Murtagh was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers at No. 40 in the second round of the NHL Draft on Saturday. Listed at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Murtagh shoots left and has the versatility to play all three forward positions. During the past two seasons, Murtagh, 17, skated with […] Read more → Catholic Charities partners with ValleyCats for 2025 season ALBANY, N.Y. — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, one of the largest, private, social service agencies in the region, is partnering with the Tri-City ValleyCats professional baseball team throughout the 2025 season to raise support and awareness for the underserved population within the Capital Region and beyond. The ValleyCats will donate $30 to […] Read more → Questions and answers from the 'Car Doctor' Q. I test drove a 2003 Honda Element (with only 50,000 miles) for about 10 minutes at speeds up to 55 mph (average about 40 mph with a few turns and stops at intersections/traffic lights). It felt like a new car and was in terrific condition. After about 6-7 minutes I started hearing a ticking sound but couldn't tell where it was coming from, so I pulled into a parking lot and stopped. As I decelerated the sound slowed down as well, then stopped when the car stopped, so I thought maybe there was something stuck in one of the […] Read more → Watervliet's pool to open on June 30 with celebration WATERVLIET, N.Y. — The Veteran's Memorial Pool will open for the 2025 Season on Monday, June 30, the Mayor Charles Patricelli announced in a press release. Beginning at noon the pool will host a event for families, children and community members. The City will provide hot dogs, chips and drinks for all who attend. There […] Read more → Siobhan Connally's Ittybits & Pieces: Adaptation I used to tell my kids "Put a sweater on, you're making me cold." It was my mother's voice traveling through my mouth … Which, as the years progressed, caused me to take her sage advice and always … and I mean ALWAYS!!! wear layers. This week, I seem to have tipped into the realm of extreme. Of course, there's the issue of sun protection and temperature mitigation: Too cold? Add a layer. Too hot? Strip it off. It's not rocket science, but it can be a bit of a juggling act especially when the temperatures can change by twenty […] Read more → Firefighters warn and remind New Yorkers on firework restrictions NEW YORK — As Fourth of July festivities quickly approach, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) advised New Yorkers in a press release about the dangers and hazards of fireworks and sparklers and discouraging their use by individuals. Instead, FASNY encourages New York residents and visitors to play it safe and […] Read more → Calendar Saturday, June 28, 2025 SUMMER READING KICKOFF: The Rensselaer Public Library is holding a summer reading kickoff fair from 11am to 2pm. We will have popcorn, ice cream, balloon twisting, crafts, music and more! Sign up for this year's summer reading program, "Color Our World," which will run from June 28 to August 9. Children […] Read more →

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