Also: A look inside the Spa Little Theater’s $12 million renovation • Soaring Saints: Saratoga Catholic Central secures second straight Section 2 Class C title behind Pierce Byrne’s complete-game shutout
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Happy Thursday!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
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TROY, N.Y. — Section 2 softball teams scanned their tickets to championship games Wednesday as semifinal action unfolded across Classes A, B, and C, highlighted by a dominant performance from Averill Park, a late comeback by Hoosick Falls, and strong pitching efforts from Chatham and Galway. CLASS A SCHALMONT 0, AVERILL PARK 12: Natalia Mancino […]
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Since breaking ground in December, the major renovation of the Spa Little Theater in the Saratoga Spa State Park has made tremendous progress in transforming the historic venue.
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TROY, N.Y. — Saratoga Catholic Central varsity baseball head coach Alphonse Lambert has been with senior pitcher Pierce Byrne since he was in seventh grade. Way back then, Lambert told Byrne that he had no “pension plan” for him, but that by becoming a valued member of the Saints, Byrne would be rewarded with championships. And on Wednesday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, Byrne capped off a remarkable seven-inning complete-game shutout with a swinging strikeout to crown Saratoga Catholic the Section 2 Class C champions for the second straight year. The all-time Section 2 strikeout leader recorded 13 […]
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CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — On Tuesday evening, the Shenendehowa Board of Education appointed Andrew Platek as the new varsity boys’ basketball coach. Platek replaced former coach Paul Yattaw, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Andrew started his career playing for one of Shen’s Suburban Council opponents, Guilderland. He then went on to play Division I college basketball at the University of North Carolina under the leadership of Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams. He finished his college career back in the Capital Region as a guard for Siena University. Following his collegiate career, Platek played professionally overseas. Most recently, […]
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TROY, N.Y. — Section 2 boys lacrosse sectional semifinal action wrapped up Wednesday with championship matchups set across all four classifications. CLASS A SARATOGA SPRINGS 6, SHAKER 9: Top-seeded Shaker used a dominant third quarter and 19 saves from Michael Baccaro to pull away from No. 4 Saratoga Springs for a 9-6 victory. After trailing […]
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LATHAM, N.Y. — Top-seeded Shaker survived a relentless challenge from fourth-seeded Saratoga Springs, using a clutch fourth-quarter push to secure a 12-9 victory in the Section 2, Class A girls lacrosse sectional semifinals Wednesday afternoon at Shaker High School. The Blue Bison advanced to Sunday’s championship game against Shenendehowa at Siena University after a contest that featured six ties, multiple momentum swings, and little separation until the closing minutes. “We went up 2-0, I thought that was a good sign,” Shaker head coach Joe Pollicino said. “I thought we were gonna be able to keep it rolling. And they just […]
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LATHAM, N.Y. — Shaker defeated Saratoga Springs, 12-9, in the Section 2, Class A, high school girls sectional semifinals, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Shaker High School, in Latham, N.Y. (Mike Gwizdala – MediaNews Group).
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“He seemed genuinely excited about the future,” a friend wrote after a recent visit with Marc Johnson.
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Two recent, major chemical emergencies have raised questions about facility regulation.
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Budding professionals are trying to stand out from huge pools of job applicants.
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Plaintiffs are challenging a change that wouldn’t require lenders to consider “disparate impact.”
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