Daily Digest: ‘A destination’: Construction underway at American Theatre in downtown Troy

Also: Families enjoy 20th annual Cardboard Boat Races at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville • Corgi Cup returns to Saratoga Race Course on Sunday, August 16

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Monday, August 10, 2026

Good morning! Check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Nicholas Buonanno, Regional Assistant Managing Editor.   • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • ‘A destination’: Construction underway at American Theatre in downtown Troy Empire State Development (ESD) announced that construction is underway to renovate the historic American Theatre in downtown Troy. Read more → Families enjoy 20th annual Cardboard Boat Races at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville Sunday marked the 20th annual Hudson Crossing Park’s Cardboard Boat Races, with sailors of all ages trying their hand at crafting a vessel that will stay afloat. Read more → Corgi Cup returns to Saratoga Race Course on Sunday, August 16 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The cutest show on dirt returns to Saratoga Race Course on Sunday, August 16, when the Spa will host the second annual Corgi Cup, bringing together dozens of spirited Corgis from across the country for an afternoon of racing, entertainment and family-friendly fun. Following the overwhelming success of the newly introduced event in 2025, this year’s Corgi Cup will feature participants representing nine states and the District of Columbia, including inaugural champion Sam, who returns to Saratoga to defend his title. Competition on Sunday begins with five qualifying heats, including a “Maiden Special Weight” race exclusively […] Read more → Reader’s View: A partnership for a safe summer Summer is here and so is our Safe Summer Bike Helmet program to keep kids safe when they recreate on a bicycle. Read more → Online VA Home Loan Benefits Program virtual event set for Aug. 19 The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services will host a free virtual conversation on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 10-11 a.m. It’s designed to help veterans, service members and military families better understand and maximize one of the most valuable benefits earned through military service: the VA Home Loan. Read more → Not just for youth, Capital Region BOCES provides training, career opportunities for adults While its workforce development efforts among the region’s youth are well known, a lesser-known service offered by Capital Region BOCES involves preparing hundreds of adults annually for successful careers. Read more → Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Read more → Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Pulling back the reins on a racing mind Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Pulling back the reins on a racing mind Read more →

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