Daily Digest: NY sues Rensselaer County over ICE 287(g) agreement

Also: Kratom ban signed in Albany County as Rensselaer County considers proposal • 157th Travers Day set for Saturday at Saratoga Race Course

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Friday, August 28, 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 • NY sues Rensselaer County over ICE 287(g) agreement State Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that they are filing a lawsuit against the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office for failing to comply with New York’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act (LCLCA) concerning the county’s 287(g) agreement. Read more → Kratom ban signed in Albany County as Rensselaer County considers proposal Albany County officials signed a public health order this week banning the sale and distribution of all kratom products in Albany County, deeming it “a danger to life and health.” The move comes as the Rensselaer County Legislature is considering its own legislation to ban the product. Read more → 157th Travers Day set for Saturday at Saratoga Race Course Racing fans are getting ready for the Midsummer Derby, as Saturday is Travers Day at the Saratoga Race Course. Read more → RPI renames department after alumnus gift Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has renamed one of its departments following a generous investment from an alumnus. Read more → Travers preview capsules: Golden Tempo faces strong challenge from Renegade and deep field SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — EMERGING MARKET Sire: Candy Ride (ARG)   Dam: Wild Empress (Empire Maker) Trainer: Chad Brown Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr. Record/Earnings : 5: 2-1-0; $703,880 Last start: Second, allowance optional claimer, July 25, Saratoga Why he can win: Made nice improvement, advancing from 10th in Kentucky Derby to fifth in Belmont Stakes Why he can’t: Most recent start concerning Outlook: Emerging Market would have to take a major step forward to contend LEADING CHANGE Sire: Gun Runner   Dam: Starship Warpspeed (Congrats) Trainer: Brad Cox Jockey: Manny Franco Record/Earnings: 2: 2-0-0; $246,696 Last start: Won Grade 3 Indiana Derby on […] Read more → HORSE RACING: Andrew Champagne’s Saratoga bankroll, selections, analysis, Day 38 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — BANKROLL: $990.83 A few days ago on Twitter, I mentioned the unfortunate nature of Kentucky Downs opening on Travers Day. My podcast co-host, Josh Rodriguez, and I discussed it on this week’s episode of “Drank’n Champagne,” available on the On the Wrong Lead network on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. I want Kentucky Downs to do well (like I want all racetracks to do well). However, as I said on the show, I have concerns. We’ve learned that expecting venues to coordinate post times is foolish, with tracks constantly in conflict with one another […] Read more → NCAA FIELD HOCKEY: RPI looks to move up in Liberty League standings TROY, N.Y. — Vassar College has been tabbed as the preseason favorite to repeat as Liberty League field hockey champion, according to the conference’s 2026 preseason coaches’ poll released Thursday. The Brewers received five first-place votes and 47 points to finish atop the poll. Union College, which finished as the league runner-up last season, collected […] Read more → Round Lake Girl Scout expands access to musical theater through Gold Award project A Round Lake teen has expanded access to musical theater for elementary school students through a Girl Scout Gold Award project that established a sustainable performing arts program at Chango Elementary School. Read more →

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