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There is just one more week to register for Diapers to Diplomas: Reimagining the Continuum of Learning, Care and Opportunity. Secure your spot before October 8 and join parents, educators, youth leaders, policymakers, advocates, and community partners from across the country. As we count down to the conference, we're excited to begin sharing more details about the conversations, speakers, and learning opportunities that await. Register Today Friday Plenary Spotlight Who Pays for It? Revenue, Taxes & Winning the Fight for Investment Transformational change requires transformational investment. This plenary explores the revenue strategies, policy priorities, and political organizing necessary to fund a comprehensive birth-to-graduation system. We are excited to welcome our panelists: Brahvan Ranga, Invest in Our NY Emily Eisner, Fiscal Policy Institute Pete Nabozny, The Children’s Agenda Paullette Ha-Healey, Special Education and D75 Advocate Gray Hawranek-Burce, Dignity in Schools Campaign ​ Preview the schedule Explore the workshops, learning labs, plenaries, healing spaces, and community conversations that will take place throughout the conference. Whether you're focused on early childhood, K–12 education, youth development, family engagement, or systems change, you'll find opportunities to connect with fellow changemakers and deepen your work. Register today and join us in New York City on October 15–16. We can't wait to see you there. In solidarity, Marina and Zakiyah Co-Executive Directors Alliance for Quality Education AQENY.org   Facebook   Instagram    Bluesky Donate

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Daily Digest: Business for Good Foundation awards $100K to Troy Rehabilitation and Improvement Program for housing initiative

Also: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Columbia forfeits game against Troy following off-field code of conduct violation • Review: ‘The 39 Steps’ at Lake George Dinner Theatre is destination worthy

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Thursday, October 1, 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 • Business for Good Foundation awards $100K to Troy Rehabilitation and Improvement Program for housing initiative TROY, N.Y. — The Business for Good Foundation (BFGF) announced on Wednesday a $100,000 grant award to the Troy Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (TRIP) to officially launch its “Pathway to Prosperity” initiative. The program is designed to “combine quality housing opportunities directly with individualized wraparound services and financial coaching to create long-term stability for its […] Read more → HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Columbia forfeits game against Troy following off-field code of conduct violation Friday night’s highly anticipated Class A football matchup between Columbia and Troy has been canceled after the Blue Devils were forced to forfeit because they do not have enough eligible players available for the game. Read more → Review: ‘The 39 Steps’ at Lake George Dinner Theatre is destination worthy “The 39 Steps” is a bold but winning choice for Lake George Dinner Theatre. Though it only uses four cast members, it is a major production, especially for the intimate space at the Lake George Holiday Inn Resort. Read more → George Raneri named chairperson of HVCC Applied Technologies Department George P. Raneri was recently named the department chairperson of the Applied Technologies Department at Hudson Valley Community College. Read more → Fall entertainment overview: Fall theater looks bright and diverse The fall theater season is upon us. One sign is that Capital Repertory Theater in Albany is opening its season. It’s a world premiere: “The Last American Newspaper.” Read more → 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers upscale electric vibes Entering Grasso’s Garage this week is an EV that values aggressive styling as much as neck-snapping acceleration. Wrapped in Ford’s stunning Glacier Gray Metallic paint, our Mach-E GT eAWD tester skip-steps the futuristic hiccups of typical EVs. Instead, it hits consumers with presence, featuring an upscale black grille shield, body-colored wheel arches, and imposing 20-inch monochromatic high-gloss black wheels and Brembro Brakes. Torque from electric vehicles tends to be instantaneous, and in this respect, the Mach-E GT does not disappoint. Powered by an extended-range 91-kWh lithium-ion battery alongside dual-motor electronic all-wheel drive, this combo produces 480 horsepower and 600 lb-ft […] Read more → Hispanic Heritage Month virtual veterans event Oct. 14 The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services will host a free Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Chat & Chew on Wednesday, Oct. 14, bringing together community voices to honor the service and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Veterans, Service Members and Military Families while exploring their experiences, challenges and opportunities today. Read more →

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