Daily Digest: ‘From a D to an A’: Watervliet’s new approach for a $10M state grant

Also: Hochul announces expansion of retention program for SUNY schools • YOUTH SOCCER: Capital Elite Blue Fire win the Richard Christiano Cup

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Happy Wednesday! Hope everyone is having a great week. 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 ‘From a D to an A’: Watervliet’s new approach for a $10M state grant WATERVLIET, N.Y. — A Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant from the state would greatly benefit Watervliet, as it would any city, but Mayor Charles Patricelli and General Manager Melissa C… Read more → Hochul announces expansion of retention program for SUNY schools NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the expansion of SUNY ASAP|ACE, the nation's leading evidence-based retention and completion model, from 4,270 students at 25 SUNY campuses in Fall 2… Read more → YOUTH SOCCER: Capital Elite Blue Fire win the Richard Christiano Cup CAPITAL REGION — Capital Elite Blue Fire shut out NYCFC North, 2-0, in the Girls-Under-17 final recently, at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown to win the Richard Christiano Cup. Bridget Coo… Read more → YOUTH SOCCER: Ballston Spa United win the Girls-Under-10 Platinum Challenge Cup BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Recently, at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown, Ballston Spa United shut out East Coast FC G2015, 1-0 in the Girls-Under-10 Platinum Challenge Cup final. Whitney Jennin… Read more → YOUTH LACROSSE: Capitalland summer lacrosse and field hockey announces summer programs CAPITAL REGION — Capitalland summer lacrosse and field hockey program signups are open for the summer. BOYS SUMMER LACROSSE – Capitalland summer lacrosse programs are open to all beginners, novice, and advanced skilled players in grades K–10 throughout the capital district at a fraction of the cost of other local programs. The staff includes some […] Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, June 12, 2025 COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St, Cohoes. The Waiting, 7:30 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs. Thomas Rhett, 7:30 pm. www.spac.org. Friday, June 13, 2025 COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St, Cohoes. The Waiting, 7:30 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Mark Normand, 8 pm. www.theegg.org Saturday, June 14, 2025 COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St, Cohoes. The Waiting, 2 pm and 7:30 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org Sunday, June 15, 2025 COHOES MUSIC HALL: 58 Remsen St, Cohoes. The Waiting, 2 pm […] Read more → A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction It's one way he's trying to get last year's hush money verdict overturned. Read more → With reporters shot and roughed up, advocates question whether those covering protests are targets There have been at least 31 attacks on journalists — 27 from law enforcement. Read more → US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center McIver was charged with two assault charges stemming from a visit to Newark's Delaney Hall. Read more → Hong Kong police accuse a mobile game app of promoting armed revolution Police warned residents against downloading the "Reversed Front: Bonfire" application. Read more → Southern Baptists overwhelmingly call for a ban on gay marriage The two-day annual meeting brought together more than 10,000 church representatives. Read more → Silicon Valley city makes homeless people eligible for arrest if they refuse 3 offers of shelter The proposal surprisingly comes from a liberal city headed by a Democrat. Read more → Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest, fined $100 for DUI, says she's committed to make positive changes "What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses." Read more → Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills The legislation now heads to the desk of conservative Republican Gov. Jeff Landry. Read more →

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