Daily Digest: Troy Indivisible, Indivisible Albany hosts Flock ALPR information session

Also: More than two dozen arrested in major drug trafficking takedown in Capital Region/Hudson Valley • Hochul proposes plan to expand protections against ICE

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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Happy Sunday! Hope everyone is having a great weekend. 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 Troy Indivisible, Indivisible Albany hosts Flock ALPR information session Troy Indivisible in coordination with Indivisible Albany, recently held a “What the Flock?” informational session at CCM Church, highlighting continued concerns regarding Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) in the city. Read more → More than two dozen arrested in major drug trafficking takedown in Capital Region/Hudson Valley NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the takedown of a major drug trafficking ring in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley that distributed large quantities of powder and crack cocaine, as well as heroin and fentanyl. According to a press release, an investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) recovered more than five kilograms of cocaine and approximately 1.2 kilograms of heroin laced with fentanyl, which has a combined potential street value of approximately $350,000. In addition, the investigation seized five handguns and approximately $67,000 in cash. Twenty-six […] Read more → Hochul proposes plan to expand protections against ICE Gov. Kathy Hochul recently proposed a comprehensive plan that would expand protections for New Yorkers regardless of immigration status, safeguard basic rights and hold federal immigration officials accountable. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: Colonie edges field at Nisky Spring Classic NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — A tightly contested team race and several standout individual performances highlighted the boys competition at the Nisky Spring Classic, where Colonie emerged on top in a deep and talented field. Colonie totaled 57 points to narrowly edge Christian Brothers Academy (55) and New Rochelle (52), with Guilderland (47) and Albany Academy (42). Colonie’s victory was fueled by a mix of sprinting, hurdling, and field event success. Jasiah Goddard delivered one of the meet’s top performances, winning the 400-meter hurdles in a meet-record time of 54.83. Vernon (Curtis) Watson added a victory in the shot put (52-11.50), while […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD: Guilderland dominates Nisky Spring Classic NISKAYUNA, N.Y. — A record-setting performance and dominant team showing highlighted the Nisky Spring Classic girls track and field meet, as Guilderland ran away with the team title. Guilderland piled up 162 points to comfortably outdistance runner-up Colonie (78.5), with New Rochelle (77) close behind. The meet featured multiple standout individual efforts, including a pair […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL: Giants name Shaker’s Leigh Stevens Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have selected Coach Leigh Stevens of Shaker High School in Latham, N.Y., as the High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week for week 3 of the 2026 season. The High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week Award is part of the Giants’ continuing […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: Recaps from Saturday’s Section 2 action It was a busy day for Section 2 baseball this Saturday with action all across the state. Here are brief recaps of a few of the biggest wins across the Troy Record and the Saratogian coverage areas: Baseball The Maple Hill varsity baseball team mashed Berlin/New Lebanon on Saturday at home. The Wildcats only scored […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE: Phelps nets four as Averill Park doubles up Glens Falls AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — Averill Park overcame an early deficit and authored a turnaround across the final three quarters to defeat Glens Falls, 8–4, in non-league high school boys lacrosse action Saturday. Glens Falls controlled the first frame, jumping out to a 3–0 lead behind two goals from Nolan Santamore and another from Deklin Malison. […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE: Glens Falls vs. Averill Park (PHOTO GALLERY) AVERILL PARK, N.Y. — The Averill Park Golden Knights defeated the Glens Falls Black Bears, 8-4, in a high school boys lacrosse game on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Averill Park High School, in Averill Park, N.Y. Read more → Tedisco delivers $100K NYS Grant for new Deanna Marie Rivers Batting Cages in Clifton Park CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — New York State Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) announced on Saturday a $100,000 New York State grant he secured to help build the new Deanna Marie Rivers Batting Cages at the Miss Shen Softball Field at the Clifton Common in Clifton Park. The Deanna Marie Rivers Batting Cages were built as a lasting remembrance of Shenendehowa High School Student Deanna Rivers, who, with Christopher Stewart, was tragically killed in 2012 on the Northway by a drunk, drugged, and serially dangerous driver. Rivers was a standout varsity softball player and played for many years with Miss Shen […] Read more →

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