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Charities Invited to Apply for £50,000 to Help Young People Into Work

Kathy Hochul · Troy

Charities Invited to Apply for £50,000 to Help Young People Into Work

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Charities can apply for two £50,000 donations through the Persimmon Charitable Foundation from today.See the Story

LOCAL: Lansingburgh’s Goyette named to CDWOY 2025 Class

Troy, New York · Troy

LOCAL: Lansingburgh’s Goyette named to CDWOY 2025 Class

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Annabelle Goyette, a senior at Lansingburgh High School, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2025 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization. Anabelle, who competes in football, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field, will be recognized at the Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala on Monday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at the GE Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady. Ticket…See the Story

Saratoga-Wilton Elks put on 56th Flag Day Parade

Troy, New York · Troy

Saratoga-Wilton Elks put on 56th Flag Day Parade

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A beloved summer tradition in the Spa City returned to downtown, as the Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 put on its annual Elks Flag Day Parade, following the same course it has traveled throughout the 56 years the parade has existed. “We absolutely love being able to put this together for the community,” Saratoga-Wilton Elks’ Exalted Ruler Kathy Jackson told the Saratogian ahead of Saturday’s event. “It’s a Flag Day Parade, …See the Story

Federal judge criticizes Nassau for stalling civil lawsuits

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The judge ordered the county's top lawyer to make an unusual in-person appearance after writing it had an "utter lack of respect" for court orders.Nassau, New York · Nassau Read Article

Hoosick Falls completes cemetery restoration

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HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. – The Hoosick Falls Cemetery Association announced the successful completion of a major restoration project at the historic Old Maple Grove Cemetery.Hoosick Falls · Hoosick Falls Read Article

AI Rethought: RPI Researchers Propose a More Effective, Human-Like Approach (RPI) | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: AI Rethought: RPI Researchers Propose a More Effective, Human-Like Approach. “As AI models grow ever larger, so do their costs and limitations. Researchers at RPI and City University of Hong Kong offer a potential solution: instead of expanding outward with more layers and data, they propose building upward — adding internal structure that mirrors a 3D biological neural network and incorporating recursive loops …Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

Future of Martin Dunham Reservoir uncertain after community meeting

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Open the article to view the coverage from The RecordTroy, New York · Troy Read Article

NCAA BASEBALL: Pontari resigns as Russell Sage College head baseball coach

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Russell Sage College Athletics announced the resignation of Nick Pontari, its head baseball coach, effective June 27, 2025. Pontari, who guided the Gators on the diamond since the program’s inception in 2022, helped RSC go a perfect four-for-four in qualifying for the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament. The playoff runs include hosting the 2024 edition as the regular season champions and making the finals of the bracket …Baseball · Troy Read Article

Columbia grad Eldred belts first pro HR in Rox win against ValleyCats

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TROY, N.Y. — The Tri-City ValleyCats (20-11) fell 12-8 to the Brockton Rox (15-17) on Sunday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. Rensselaer County Family Day at “The Joe” featured a sold-out crowd of 4,865 fans. Tri-City opened the scoring in the first. Oscar Campos and David Glancy singled off Dillon Ryan. Shenendehowa High School graduate Jake Reinisch was hit by a pitch before Campos scored from third on a wild pitch to provide the ValleyCats with a …Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

Pioneer gives $10K for Vanderheyden’s education and employment programs

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Pioneer, a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, recently presented a $10,000 donation to Vanderheyden, one of the area’s premier children, adult and family service agencies, during a ceremony at The Vandy Thrift Shoppe in downtown Albany. According to a press release announcing the donation, the funding will support a pair of Vanderheyden’s education and employment programs that provide young people with ess…Education · Troy Read Article

SNAPSHOT: Area teen named SkillsUSA Student of the Year

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An aspiring animal trainer with a passion for the arts has been named SkillsUSA Student of the Year at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center. Nadia Nunn was presented the honor during the recent Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus Awards and Scholarship celebration. The SkillsUSA Student of the Year honor is given to the student on each Career and Technical School campus who best exemplifies SkillsUSA by …Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

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