Monday, May 18, 2026

Daily Digest: RPI hosts Class of 2026 graduation

Also: Russell Sage College celebrates 109th commencement • La Salle Institute celebrates graduating Class of 2026
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Monday, May 18, 2026

 
 

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Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a great week ahead. 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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RPI hosts Class of 2026 graduation

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s (RPI) Class of 2026 officially graduated, with college officials wishing them well as they advance onto their future pathways and careers.

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Russell Sage College celebrates 109th commencement

ALBANY, N.Y. — Russell Sage College’s Class of 2026 celebrated their commencement at the MVP Arena, looking forward to the future and recognizing their accomplishments. More than 1,200 students were awarded bachelor’s, master’s, doctorates, or advanced certificates according to the college’s website. The commencement began with a procession of the graduating class, along with a […]

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La Salle Institute celebrates graduating Class of 2026

La Salle Institute celebrated its graduation of 101 outstanding seniors in the Class of 2026.

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‘It’s taken a lot’: Ballston Spa makes history with first-ever girls’ flag football postseason win

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Just moments after the final whistle of the Section 2 Class B girls’ varsity flag football quarterfinals on Saturday, Ballston Spa’s players celebrated in the left end zone of their home field. The Scotties were as excited as they have ever been on the gridiron. They were on an emotional high after a 14-6 win over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake for the first postseason win in program history. In just the second season of the program’s existence, and after falling short in the quarterfinals last year, head coach Don Nowc and the rest of his trailblazing flag […]

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Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Everything matters: The small choices that quietly shape a family

Everything matters. Not everything matters equally, of course.

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Health advice is all over social media. Here’s how to vet claims

About half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from influencers or podcasts.

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Art, wine and Ferraris: Inside the luxury garage condos for South Florida’s richest collectors

The Hangar allows South Florida’s richest to hold their collections of cars, art, wine and more.

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Upcoming calendar

FIELD OF FLAGS: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes and our Brother Knights are again offering Memorial Flags in the “Field of Flags” for the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Displays in 2026. The Memorial Day Flags will be installed on Saturday, May 23rd for two weeks to honor our Military Family Members and Friends on the front […]

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SNAPSHOT: Small Animal Science Program at WSWHE BOCES

The Small Animal Science Program at the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE BOCES) is wrapping up its 2025–2026 school year, celebrating its fourth year of hands-on animal science education. The classroom houses cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and dogs, giving students the opportunity to learn through direct interaction and care. Many students in the program are interested in pursuing further education and careers in the veterinary field. Instructor Carter Stevens, left, with students and a dog that they groomed in the class. (Photo provided)

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FRONTIER LEAGUE: ValleyCats fall to Quebec

TROY, N.Y. — Despite loading the bases in the bottom of the ninth, the Tri-City ValleyCats (2-6) lost to Quebec, 6-4, on Saturday evening. Starting pitcher Brayhans Barreto fired five frames of hitless ball for the ValleyCats as he walked five, but struck out two. Nate Nabholz (0-1) added a hitless sixth before a six-run […]

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