Sunday, June 1, 2025

Daily Digest: Troy CYO 20th Annual Community Recognition Awards on June 12

Also: Hochul announces confirmation of three cabinet members • Price Chopper/Market 32 joins DoorDash
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Sunday, June 1, 2025

 
 

Happy Sunday!

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Troy CYO 20th Annual Community Recognition Awards on June 12

TROY, N.Y. — Troy Youth Association Inc. (Troy CYO) will be honoring Person of the Year, Frannie Agostine, owner of the Red Front Restaurant along with Troy CYO Center Member of the Year Santino Pasinello, and Community Awards to Community Police Officers Daniel Bristol, Ryan MacDonald and Troy Police Chief Daniel DeWolf, Troy CYO announced […]

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Hochul announces confirmation of three cabinet members

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the confirmation of three members of her cabinet in a recent press release. "New Yorkers deserve smart, experienced professionals at every level of government, and these leaders have distinguished themselves as public servants," Hochul said in the release. "Our Administration is laser focused on making New York safer and more affordable, and these three commissioners will play pivotal roles in our work to improve the lives of all New Yorkers. " The following Commissioners were confirmed by the Senate: • Willow Baer, Office For People With Developmental Disabilities • Amanda Lefton, Department of […]

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Price Chopper/Market 32 joins DoorDash

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Market 32 and Price Chopper have officially partnered with DoorDash. The service will be available for all 129 stores across the chain's six-state footprint. Customers can shop over 60,000 items, from fresh produce to pantry staples to prepared meals, to be delivered on demand through DoorDash's app or website. To celebrate the […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL: Columbia crushes Central Square in regional championship; advances to Class B NYSPHSAA Final Four

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — The Columbia Blue Devils high school girls' flag football team won their regional championship game on Saturday afternoon at SUNY Morrisville. The Blue Devils defeated the Section III Central Square Redhawks, 45-12. With the win, Columbia advanced to the Class B NYSPHSAA Final Four against Section I Tappan Zee, on Saturday, June […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Class B title game between Mechanicville and Cobleskill-Richmondville moved to Shuttleworth Park Sunday night

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. — Due to the amount of rain saturating the field at Joseph L. Bruno on Saturday, the staff does not feel they can get the field game ready by 10 a.m. on Sunday for the Class B final. Hence, the Class B baseball championship between Mechanicville and Cobleskill-Richmondville has been moved to Shuttleworth Park in Amsterdam on Sunday at 7 p.m.

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HORSE RACING: NYRA announces sponsor lineup for 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) recently announced the sponsored stakes lineup for the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race Course, which will take place from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8. Headlined by the 157th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets, the Official Betting App of NYRA and the Belmont Stakes, the five-day racing festival features a potent lineup of 27 stakes races with purses totaling $11,275,000, including 10 Grade 1 contests largely supported by NYRA's valued corporate partners. "NYRA's expanding portfolio of […]

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ValleyCats and Titans postponed; single admission doubleheader on Sunday

TROY, N.Y. — The Tri-City ValleyCats confirmed Saturday's game against the Ottawa Titans has been postponed due to inclement weather. Tri-City will be playing a single-admission doubleheader tomorrow, Sunday, June 1. It will be Triple Crown Night with game promos and trivia highlighting the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Gates will open at 3 p.m. for […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE: Boys lacrosse finals matchups set

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Section 2 high school boys lacrosse sectional finals matchups are all set for Tuesday and Wednesday evening at Shaker High School in Latham, N.Y. Below, we take a look back at some of the sectional semifinal action from Friday. In Class C, the No. Averill Park Warriors upset the top-seeded Queensbury Spartans, 10-9, at Queensbury High School. This marks the first time in program history the Warriors have earned the right to play for a sectional title. Mason Phelps fired home five first-half goals, Nick Middleton potted a pair with three assists, to dethrone the defending […]

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Sectional baseball playoffs postponed to Monday

ALBANY, N.Y. — Due to inclement weather, the Section 2 high school baseball sectional final games, including the Class AA and AAA Game 2s, have been postponed. Class AA Game 2 between Ballston Spa and Niskayuna will be played on Monday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium at 4 p.m. Niskayuna leads that series 1-0. Class AAA Game 2 between Saratoga Springs and Colonie will be played on Monday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium at 7 p.m. Saratoga Springs leads that series 1-0. If necessary, both Game 3s will be played at the same site and times. However, if one series […]

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Questions and answers from the 'Car Doctor'

Q. What do you know about Vinfast car company? Also, what is your opinion on leasing? A. I have never evaluated the Vinfast vehicles and have only seen one on the road. As far as I know all the cars (two models now) are still made in Vietnam. They have several dozen showrooms, mostly on the west coast. The quality has been reported as not great. The first cars seem to have a variety of issues relating to ride, software glitches and fit and finish. Regarding leasing, I am not a fan unless you can write off your payments. Leasing […]

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