Daily Digest: Prospect Park officially open for 2026 season

Also: Annual Autism Expo and Resource Fair coming to Spa City this weekend • ‘We’re trying to win’: Six takeaways from new Siena men’s basketball coach Nevada Smith’s opening press conference

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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. — Nicholas Buonanno, Assistant Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries Prospect Park officially open for 2026 season Prospect Park is officially open for the 2026 season, featuring tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, as well as disc golf and scenic views. Read more → Annual Autism Expo and Resource Fair coming to Spa City this weekend Saratoga Bridges and AIM Services will host the Autism Expo and Resource Fair on April 12. Read more → ‘We’re trying to win’: Six takeaways from new Siena men’s basketball coach Nevada Smith’s opening press conference ALBANY, N.Y. — With the Siena men’s basketball team at the forefront of nearly every college basketball conversation on the heels of a MAAC Tournament championship and a thrilling trip to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, second-year head coach Gerry McNamara accepted a job offer from his alma mater, Syracuse, returning to the program with which […] Read more → How Trump went from threatening Iran’s annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran By AAMER MADHANI, WILL WEISSERT and JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump over the course of a day went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that the battered Islamic Republic’s leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a 14-day ceasefire that he expects to pave the way […] Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, April 9, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. Tricia Yearwood, 8pm. www.theegg.org PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Water For Elephants, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. www.atproctors.org. Friday, April 10, 2026 COHOES MUSIC HALL:  58 Remsen St., Cohoes. Cry Baby, 7 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org. PROCTORS: 432 State Street, Schenectady. Water For Elephants, 8 pm. www.atproctors.org. Saturday, April 11, 2026 PALACE THEATRE: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Nick Offerman, 7 pm. www.palacealbany.org. COHOES MUSIC HALL:  58 Remsen St., Cohoes. Cry Baby, 2 pm and 7 pm. www.thecohoesmusichall.org. TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL:  30 Second St, […] Read more → Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks The FAA said more lithium battery incidents are reported every year, hitting 97 in 2025. Read more → Health insurers remove some prior-approval requirements for medical procedures Prior approvals have been a point of contention for decades. Read more →

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