Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Daily Digest: Rensselaer County area schools report positive results with Distraction Free Schools Law

Also: James provides new information regarding $700M Google settlement • HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Class B 2025 Section 2 All-Stars
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

 
 

Happy Tuesday!

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.

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Rensselaer County area schools report positive results with Distraction Free Schools Law

RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. — Over the summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul passed Education Law §2803, also known as the “Distraction Free Schools Law,” banning all cell phones, tablets, and other internet-enabl…

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James provides new information regarding $700M Google settlement

NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York Attorney General Letitia James today has a consumer alert notifying New Yorkers of new information and instructions to receive funds from a $700 million settlement with Go…

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Class B 2025 Section 2 All-Stars

TROY, N.Y. – Section 2 recently named its 2025 football all-stars. Below are some of those Class B All-Stars from Troy Record and Saratogian schools. Averill Park's Ayden Banker was named Defensive Player of the Year. OFFENSIVE LINE First Team Offensive Line, Jordan Reyes, Lansingburgh Second Team Offensive Line, Rylan Teal, Averill Park Offensive Line, […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Class A 2025 Section 2 All-Stars

TROY, N.Y. – Section 2 recently named its 2025 football all-stars. Below are some of those Class A All-Stars from Troy Record and Saratogian schools. Troy quarterback Kyair Carr earned Offensive Player of the Year honors. 2025 First Team Offense Running Back, Vulonn Forde, Troy Running Back, Peyton Marshall, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Wide Receiver, Kayne […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Class D 2025 Section 2 All-Stars

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Section 2 recently named its 2025 football all-stars. Below are some of those Class D All-Stars from Saratogian and Troy Record schools. First Team Offense Running Back, Caleb Vacula, Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic Running Back, Aiden Phipps, Rensselaer/Loudonville Christian Honorable Mention – Offense Offensive Line, Neil Brennan, Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic Offensive Line, Broghan Feguer, Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic Tight End / Wide Receiver, Bryce Peterson, Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic Tight End / Wide Receiver, John Williams, Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic First Team Defense Defensive Line, Claude Longe, Rensselaer/Loudonville Christian Linebacker, Ryan Brown, Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic Defensive Back, Aidan Callanan, Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic Honorable Mention – Defense Defensive […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Class C 2025 Section 2 All-Stars

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Section 2 recently named its 2025 football all-stars. Below are some of those Class C All-Stars from Saratogian and Troy Record schools. Among the major award winners of the Class C East Division All-Stars were Schuylerville's Ernie DaCosta, who was named Offensive Player of the Year, and Mechanicville's Zane Briggs and Jordan Barnes earned Defensive Player of the Year and All-Purpose Player of the Year, respectively. First Team Offense Quarterback, Ben VanVeghten, Schuylerville Wide Receiver, Alex Palmer, Schuylerville Wide Receiver, Caron Beattie, Mechanicville Running Back, Blake Cumm, Schuylerville Running Back, Jonathan Harris, Mechanicville Running Back, Max […]

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Class AA 2025 Section 2 All-Stars

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Section 2 recently named its 2025 football all-stars. Below are some of those Class AA All-Stars from Saratogian and Troy Record schools. Saratoga Springs head coach Eric Hayden was named Coach of the Year after leading the Blue Streaks to an 11-3 ledger as the best public high school team in […]

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Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy

The judge ruled in favor of a coalition of state attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C.

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Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired

Trump also backtracked on whether he was open to releasing the video footage.

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Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador

The order for testimony ratchets up the extraordinary clash between the judicial and executive branches.

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Former Colorado clerk will remain in state prison after a federal judge rejects her bid for freedom

Tina Peters filed a federal lawsuit asking that she be released on bond while her appeal is considered.

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Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

Trump's announcement appeared to drive the stock slightly higher in after hours trading.

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