Daily Digest: Lansingburgh students getting ahead with Summer Academy

Also: State announces more than 50K tickets issued during July 4 enforcement • NYSDOH reminds New Yorkers to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Happy Monday! Hope everyone has a great 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. — Nicholas Buonanno, Regional Assistant Managing Editor e-edition                            obituaries Lansingburgh students getting ahead with Summer Academy LANSINGBURGH, N.Y. — Students at Lansingburgh High School are taking advantage of an academic program that prepares them for college and beyond with the school’s Summer Academy. Lansingburgh Summer Academy is part of a partnership between the high school and Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). Students take classes over the summer at the high school, […] Read more → State announces more than 50K tickets issued during July 4 enforcement The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) announced law enforcement agencies throughout the state issued 50,417 tickets for various vehicle and traffic law violations, including 1,576 tickets for alcohol- or drug-impaired driving and 8,170 tickets for speeding, during a statewide mobilization targeting impaired drivers over the Independence Day holiday week. Read more → NYSDOH reminds New Yorkers to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases The New York State Department of Health reminds New Yorkers that it is important to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and protect against diseases like West Nile Virus. Read more → Snapshot: New phlebotomy program at Capital Region BOCES will address local, state, national shortages A new Capital Region BOCES program for adult students is opening a new door—and vein—to a successful career in the healthcare industry. The Phlebotomy Technician Program will start Sept. 14 and run until Jan. 15 at the Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. Read more → Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: You missed the pause: Now what? Last week, I wrote about the sacred pause—that small but powerful space between what happens and how we respond. It is the moment when we can choose wisdom over impulse, connection over being right, and calm over escalation. But let’s be honest: sometimes we miss it. The sharp words are already out, the tone has changed, and the child, partner, or friend has pulled away. When that happens, the next skill is not avoidance. It is restoration. Read more → Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Read more → Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also attended the final. Read more →

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