Daily Digest: Tonko announces community project funding for FY2027

Also: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: NYSPHSAA Executive Committee conducts May meeting in Saratoga Springs • FRONTIER LEAGUE: Tri-City ValleyCats’ No. 2 pick Ben Smith embraces next step in pro baseball career

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Happy Friday! Hope everyone is having a great week and is looking forward to 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 Tonko announces community project funding for FY2027 Congressman Paul Tonko announced the community projects for District 20 intended to receive funding in the Fiscal Year 2027 federal budget. Read more → HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: NYSPHSAA Executive Committee conducts May meeting in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. —The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Executive Committee met Wednesday, May 6, at Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs for its regularly scheduled spring meeting. The Executive C… Read more → FRONTIER LEAGUE: Tri-City ValleyCats’ No. 2 pick Ben Smith embraces next step in pro baseball career TROY, N.Y. — New Tri-City ValleyCats left-handed pitcher Ben Smith was convinced he was going to be drafted by the Brockton Rox with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 Frontier League Draft. The Bourne, Massachusetts, native was in for a surprise when, with the second overall pick, the ValleyCats selected him, bypassing the Rox’s […] Read more → Preakness 151 Watch Party set for May 16 at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, with a special watch party at the Museum. This free event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7… Read more → Colleges, universities impacted by nationwide breach of Canvas “Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored,” the CSU wrote on its website. Read more → US isn’t looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, AP sources say Despite Trump’s “Cuba is next” threats, U.S. officials say military action is not imminent Read more → Report: Facebook found to be ‘central public infrastructure’ for criminals selling endangered wild animals Report cites ‘loss of irreplaceable species such as elephants for their ivory, rhinos for their horns, pangolins for their scales, and countless parrots, primates, small mammals and reptiles for the exotic pet trade.’ Read more → CBP arrests 27 cruise line workers in San Diego as part of child sexual exploitation investigation The crew members boarded eight cruise ships docked in San Diego between April 23 and 27. Read more → Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court A federal court panel in New York ruled 2-1 finding he overstepped his legal authority. Read more → US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns New U.S. policy revokes passports for parents owing over $100K, soon expanding to $2,500 Read more → What to know about Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-cellmate and the note he says he found The cryptic note’s authenticity remains uncertain. Read more → Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault The assault highlights increasing threats against congress members. Read more → A kitten survives a tornado and his tiny meows bring rescue Storm chaser Ashton Lemley heard a kitten meowing in the rubble and dug it out, uninjured. Read more →

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