Daily Digest: ‘Community needs’: RPI advances development of new childcare center

Also: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Troy making the most of unexpected week after Columbia forfeit • ValleyCats set 2027 schedule for 25th season

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Friday, October 2, 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 • ‘Community needs’: RPI advances development of new childcare center There will soon be a new childcare option in Rensselaer County, with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute developing a community childcare center in partnership with Bright Horizons Read more → HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Troy making the most of unexpected week after Columbia forfeit TROY, N.Y. — Now in his fourth season leading his high school alma mater, Troy Flying Horses varsity football head coach Jordan Canzeri faced an unprecedented dilemma this week. Troy, who entered the week with a 3-1 record, will not play its scheduled road game Friday against Columbia (4-0). The matchup, which was selected as […] Read more → ValleyCats set 2027 schedule for 25th season TROY, N.Y. — The Tri-City ValleyCats will celebrate 25 years of professional baseball at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in 2027, and the team will open its silver anniversary season earlier than ever. The ValleyCats announced their 102-game schedule Thursday, with 51 games scheduled at The Joe as the franchise begins its 25th season in the […] Read more → Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet announces new fall classes; welcomes new faculty member Carrie Louise Putrello The Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet recently announced the expansion of its programs this autumn with two new daytime class offerings starting Oct. 22, 2026. Alongside these new educational programs, the studio is also proud to welcome renowned dance educator and performer Carrie Louise Putrello to its faculty. Read more → Hochul announces $80 million in flood mitigation grants Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $80 million in grants during Climate Week to combat flooding, improve water quality and strengthen the resiliency of infrastructure statewide, according to a press release. Read more → NYSP issue over 19,000 tickets during first-ever ‘Fall Safe Speed Initiative’ The New York State Police issued a total of 19,168 tickets statewide during the first-ever Fall Safe Speed initiative. 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 →

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