Daily Digest: ‘We made it’: Columbia High School celebrates Class of 2026

Also: UALBANY ATHLETICS: Seven Great Danes named Scholar-Athletes of the Year • Saratoga Jazz Fest a hit for organizers, eventgoers

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Monday, June 29, 2026

Happy Monday! Hope everyone has a great start to the week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of iced 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 ‘We made it’: Columbia High School celebrates Class of 2026 Columbia High School celebrated its 86th annual commencement ceremony at Hudson Valley Community College, commemorating the achievements and future success of its students. Read more → UALBANY ATHLETICS: Seven Great Danes named Scholar-Athletes of the Year ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany athletics programs have earned seven SUNY Scholar-Athlete honors as announced by Chancellor John B. King, Jr. from the SUNY System. Honored for combining academic achievement with success in the arena of athletic competition during the third year of selection of the SUNY Scholar-Athlete Awards, the awards honor 17 Division […] Read more → Saratoga Jazz Fest a hit for organizers, eventgoers The Saratoga Jazz Festival returned for its 49th event this weekend, bringing world-class performers and up-and-coming artists to the Spa City for two days of incredible performances across two stages. Read more → Pitching, plate discipline powered Averill Park varsity baseball team to second state championship in five seasons Head coach George Brooks of the Averill Park varsity baseball team had gone through an entire high school cycle since winning his last state championship with the Golden Knights in 2022. This meant that he had a fresh crop of kids on his roster, hungry to feel what it’s like to lift a New York […] Read more → SNAPSHOT: Capital District Education Opportunity Center holds 60th commencement ceremony The Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) celebrated 328 graduates during its 60th commencement ceremony recently at Hudson Valley Community College. Hosted by Hudson Valley, The Capital District EOC is part of a network of 10 EOCs and two outreach centers throughout New York that serve local communities and help empower New Yorkers towards upward mobility. EOCs are part of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) ongoing mission to support residents with access to a high-quality education that will help unleash their full potential. (Photo provided) Read more →

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