Friday, June 12, 2026

Daily Digest: Annual charity stickball tournament on Sunday in Troy

Also: ‘Tremendous success’: Local leaders reflect on Belmont’s impact in Spa City • Russell Sage College Athletics improving playing surface for 12 teams
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Friday, June 12, 2026

 
 

Happy Friday!

Hope everyone is having a great week and looks 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.

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Annual charity stickball tournament on Sunday in Troy

The Sal Montanino First Responders Stickball Tournament To Benefit Homeless Children is on Sunday from 1-6 p.m.

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‘Tremendous success’: Local leaders reflect on Belmont’s impact in Spa City

It’s hard to believe that after three whirlwind years, the Belmont Stakes time has officially drawn to a close in the Spa City. As the dust settled, The Saratogian checked in with several local leaders to reflect on the event and its impact.

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Russell Sage College Athletics improving playing surface for 12 teams

ALBANY, N.Y. – The turf and track at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science Athletic Complex will be replaced this summer.The renovation of the home playing field for six of the Russell Sage College athletic programs is set t…

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RPI men’s hockey announces 2026-27 ECAC schedule

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers men’s hockey team released its 2026-27 ECAC Hockey regular-season schedule, a 22-game conference slate.The Engineers begin conference play with the home-and-home r…

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RPI women’s hockey unveils 2026-27 ECAC schedule

TROY, N.Y. — The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute women’s hockey team announced its 2026-27 ECAC Hockey regular-season schedule, a 22-game conference slate that features 11 home contests at Houston Field House and challenging road t…

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Capitalland summer boys, girls, lacrosse, field hockey programs open

BOYS SUMMER LACROSSE – Capitalland summer lacrosse programs are open to all beginners, novice, and advanced skilled players in grades K – 10 throughout the capital district at a fraction of the cost of other local programs. Our staff includes some of the finest past and present coaches in the capital district. Our summer lineup […]

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Can the man behind a giant pro-Trump sign ride the president’s praise to Congress?

By MICHAEL HILL and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Republican political candidates routinely highlight their devotion to President Donald Trump. But in upstate New York, Anthony Constantino is taking it to another level. Constantino, a political newcomer and candidate in the June 23 Republican primary to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik, boasts a giant “Vote […]

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More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 100 individuals along with local businesses are suing GKN Aerospace.

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Fire destroys medical equipment warehouse in California and prompts evacuations at nearby facilities

TRACY, Calif. (AP) — A fire at a medical equipment warehouse in Northern California sent thick black smoke pouring into the sky Thursday and prompted evacuations of other nearby facilities as authorities fought to get the blaze under control. The fire ignited at a distribution center for Medline, a major medical-surgical products provider, in Tracy, […]

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Record 8,000 pounds of pythons pulled from southwest Florida using sex drive

Biologists removed 8,080 pounds of invasive Burmese pythons from the outskirts of Naples in just six months. The biggest snake was 17 feet long and weighed 153 pounds.

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US slaps sanctions against Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise

Key assets of the company were allegedly “unlawfully expropriated from American owners years ago.”

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Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn’s Octagon is ready for Trump’s 80th birthday bash

It looks from afar more UFO than UFC.

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NTSB says fiery 2024 North Dakota derailment proves the need to replace flawed tank cars

The NTSB said the workhorse DOT-111 tank cars are long overdue for replacement.

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Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now

The new tariffs are set to expire July 24.

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Chicago police investigating burning cross in Grant Park

“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. “This is a hate crime because it is a symbol of hate.”

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