Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Daily Digest: Fahy, McDonald, urge Hochul to sign Mohawk Basin bill

Also: Hochul announces $20M in bond act funding available for community reforestation grants • Heat up your future with a Capital Region BOCES Adult Welding Class
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

 
 

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Check out some of our top stories. — Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor.


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Fahy, McDonald, urge Hochul to sign Mohawk Basin bill

State Sen. Patricia Fahy (D—Albany) and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh (D—Cohoes) were recently joined by environmental advocates and community leaders to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign their legislation establishing a Mohawk River Basin District and Mohawk River Basin Management Program.

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Hochul announces $20M in bond act funding available for community reforestation grants

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that $20 million is now available through the second round of the Community Reforestation (CoRe) Grant Program.

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Heat up your future with a Capital Region BOCES Adult Welding Class

Does welding spark your interest? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Capital Region BOCES Adult Welding and Metal Fabrication program could fire up your professional future while fanning the flames of your personal and professional aspirations.

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Average gasoline prices in Albany fall 5.5 cents since last week

Average gasoline prices in Albany have fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.11/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 546 stations in Albany.

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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 […]

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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