Daily Digest: Watervliet residents share vision for $4.5M NY Forward grant at community meeting

Also: Latham man charged in connection with alleged Watervliet child abuse • Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’

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Sunday, August 16, 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 • Watervliet residents share vision for $4.5M NY Forward grant at community meeting Community members recently had the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas on how the Arsenal City should use its $4.5 million NY Forward grant, which included topics such as infrastructure and connectivity, safer streets, and some improvements at the municipal pool. Read more → Latham man charged in connection with alleged Watervliet child abuse A 26-year-old Latham man was recently arrested by the Watervliet Police Department in connection with an alleged child abuse investigation, city police announced. Read more → Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Questions and answers with the ‘Car Doc’ Read more → Linda Rice wins five races on Saturday’s card at Saratoga Race Course SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Trainer Linda Rice posted a five-win day on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, winning in 5-of-6 races she entered, including with first-time starter Scramjet in Race 2, a six-furlong maiden for New York-bred juveniles. “It’s the toughest place in the world to win a race,” said Rice, who improved her meet win total to 21. “Some days are very tough and frustrating, but we all come over here with excitement and hoping our horses will run well.” After a misfire from Salming in Race 1, Scramjet [No. 6, $18.96] set the pace under Jose Ortiz, was challenged by […] Read more → HORSE RACING: Andrew Champagne’s Saratoga bankroll, selections, analysis, Day 30 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — BANKROLL: $1,250.83 I’m of two minds regarding Sunday’s corgi races at Saratoga. As a way to get people out to the track, it’s fantastic. There’ll be people at the races who otherwise probably wouldn’t attend, and given the current state of the sport, crowds like that are a blessing. On the other hand, my often-repeated question about marketing in horse racing rears its head: What are we doing, as a sport, to ensure those people keep coming back and want to learn more about the betting aspect of the game? As usual, I fear the answer, […] Read more → The Baker Agency promotes Matt Potolski to senior account manager The Baker Agency announced the promotion of Matt Potolski to Senior Account Manager. Read more → Siobhan Connally’s Ittybits & Pieces: Mayflies and mayonnaise ​According to the letter-sized sheet of paper taped to the wall of the seaside provisions market, “Justin” was a lost pet. Read more →

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