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THE RUNDOWN – Everything new at DailyGazette.com for Friday, Aug. 25
Friday
News
- Scotia’s Sunnyside Road bridge now won’t reopen until 2026, village officials say
- State says it has no authority to cancel NYC’s contract with DocGo
- Shenendehowa votes to sue social media companies over impact on youth mental health
- Saratoga Springs resident Woolley, a war veteran and Ballston Spa firefighter, dies of cancer
- RISE prepares to open first Capital Region mental health intensive crisis residence
- Amsterdam commemorates Ukrainian Independence Day as war with Russia continues
- Schenectady man charged in June Fultonville fire, Montgomery Co. Sheriff says; Pet deaths charged
- Gloversville issues 6-month ban on new smoke shops
- Lake George schools adopt ‘Lakers’ nickname, retire ‘Warriors’ moniker
- Aldi swoops in, buys two chains with 400 stores in Deep South – Down to Business
- Trump surrenders at Atlanta jail on charges he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss
- Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina
- Cape Cod strands more dolphins than anywhere else. Now they’re getting their own hospital
- Transgender adults are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live in their later years
- Sandwich chain Subway will be sold to fast-food investor Roark Capital
- Judge clears the way for a civil case to proceed against Alec Baldwin and ‘Rust’ producers
- Edmunds: These cars will be gone after 2023
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Sports
- After tough 2022 season, Schenectady High School football seeks respect
- Shenendehowa graduate Brooke DelSignore has high expectations since transferring to Saint Rose – Women’s Soccer
- Ballston Spa football practice, a look around – Images (10 photos)
- UAlbany football: Great Danes set to open season at home for first time in nine years
- Several area riders notch victories at Royal Mountain
- The Parting Schotts Podcast: Week 7 of ‘At The Track with Mac’; Yerdon pays tribute to Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret
- Yankees turning attention to 2024 in the midst of `a disaster’ season
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At the Track
- Rare confluence of three Triple Crown race winners in 2023 Travers
- Long shot Evvie Jets holds on to win Ballston Spa at 29-1
- After delayed start to season, Nest has quickly established herself as top older filly
- Prat replaces injured Saez on Derby winner Mage for Travers
- NYRA adds layer of veterinary scrutiny before races, timed workouts
- Handicapper picks for Friday, August 25
- Things to do in & around Saratoga Springs: Friday, August 25
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Life & Arts
- Out To Eat … at Redwood Diner in Rotterdam
- Phish at SPAC, Josh Ritter at Caffe Lena and Fandom Fest at Proctors among top picks – Weekend Plans
- Phish to offer free webcasts for SPAC benefit concerts
- Pixies capitalize on growing cult following; Set for Cooperstown, North Adams shows – Upstate Beat
- Lee Theodore, AKA ‘Magical Lee,’ uses cosplay to help embrace true identity – Proctors’ Fandom Fest
- What’s going on with Scooter Braun’s artist roster? Here’s what we know and what’s still speculation
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Opinion
- EDITORIAL: Hochul finally calls out Biden on asylum seekers, but is it too little too late?
- Letter to the Editor: Don’t downplay the benefits of cannabis
- Letter to the Editor: Iacobucci was a credit to the city
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Thursday
News
- Here’s what to know: Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard’s funeral, legacy
- Schenectady experiences second summer wave of opioid overdoses
- Falotico, Davenport seeking state Supreme Court seat in Fourth Judicial District
- Local theaters participating in $4 National Cinema Day deal
- New Saratoga Springs firefighters take oath Tuesday — Images (5 photos)
- Tuesday’s ‘Kicking it for a Cause’ event in Halfmoon — Images (10 photos)
- Schoharie limo crash: Nauman Hussain seeks bail during appeals process
- Kitten Angels asks community for help amid capacity and financial struggles
- Amsterdam middle school teacher inspired by exclusive workshop at Library of Congress
- APD: Traffic stop leads to weapon charge, other counts against Amsterdam man
- Fonda-Fultonville Central School District to hold 5K race to benefit FFA
- Jail where Trump will be booked in Georgia has long been plagued with violence
- Surprisingly durable US economy poses key question: Are we facing higher-for-longer interest rates?
- Tropical Storm Franklin makes landfall, dumping heavy rain on Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Sports
- Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake football slowing things down for the good
- Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School football practice Tuesday — Images (10 photos)
- Ballston Spa grad Luke Gold hits solo home run, grand slam for Tigers’ affiliate — in the same inning
- RPI introduces Dr. Kristie Bowers as new associate VP, athletic director
- Racing Around: Consistency pays off as Joslin wins his first track title
- Ramblin’ Outdoors: The battle between water temperature, catching fish
- Tri-City ValleyCats: Capitales cruise past ‘Cats
- Yankees general manager Cashman calls this season ‘a disaster’
- Women’s World Cup final was most watched in US that did not include American team
- Spain soccer coach faces scrutiny for touching a female assistant on the chest while celebrating
At the Track
- Wickens book examines racehorse Lexington — TAG At The Track
- Guns N’ Roses, rally squirrels, Star Trek and more produce the best names of Week 6
- Hall of Fame jockeys Cordero, Dominguez to sign autographs
- Handicapper picks for Thursday, August 24
- Things to do in & around Saratoga Springs: Thursday, August 24
Life & Arts
- Of note: Phish at SPAC, Josh Ritter at Caffe Lena
- Schenectady’s Proctors navigates SAG-AFTRA strike complications at second Fandom Fest
- ROAD TRIP: Disney100: The Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA
- Pets Fur Adoption — in Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Montgomery counties (17 pets featured) — Aug. 23, 2023
- Spotless arrival: Rare giraffe without coat pattern is born at Tennessee zoo
Opinion
- EDITORIAL: FOIL ruling a setback for your right to know
- Letter to the Editor: Inflation act having a positive impact
- Letter to the Editor: Facts don’t prove God’s existence
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Wednesday
News
- Former Pinhead Susan’s space in Schenectady getting new bar, restaurant – Vice & Virtue
- Schenectady police report 5 more suspected fatal drug overdoses, 4 on Tuesday alone
- State AG opens investigation into DocGo; company last month started housing migrants at Rotterdam Super 8 Motel
- Schenectady City Council delays vote on smoke shop moratorium
- Spicy Purrito closing storefront on Schenectady’s Jay Street
- Schenectady County lawmakers adopt $27 million SUNY Schenectady budget
- Galway school board votes against banning two books – Images (Video, 6 photos)
- Clifton Park now accepting 2023 Community Action Fund applications
- Ballston Spa’s DB Trends Boutique, a look around – Images (10 photos)
- New York to receive more than $3.6M in federal funds for 27 fire departments statewide
- Town of Florida studying extension of water, sewer service into Fort Hunter
- Gloversville repavement proposal includes 23 sites
- Inaugural Montgomery Kayak-a-thon will paddle the Mohawk River Saturday
- Mohawk Hudson Humane Society reports shelter crisis temporarily averted
- Hochul unveils Ruth Bader Ginsburg portrait carving on state Capitol’s Great Western Staircase
- Want to tune in for the first GOP presidential debate? Here’s how to watch
- Europe’s sweeping rules for tech giants are about to kick in. Here’s how they work
- Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires
Sports
- Saratoga Springs’ Mia Bolster to continue field hockey career at Wagner College
- Rotterdam’s Tri-City BMX to host State Qualifier Race Weekend Thursday through Sunday
- Union College football: New head coach Poppe bringing infectious energy to Garnet Chargers
- Union College football: A look around media day Tuesday — Images (10 photos)
- UAlbany athletics events now cashless
- Siena men’s basketball: Saints unveil non-conference schedule; season opens Nov. 6 at home vs. Holy Cross
- Tri-City ValleyCats: Two-run fifth helps ‘Cats edge Capitales
- US Open 2023: Coco Gauff’s improved play makes her a serious contender at Flushing Meadows
- PGA Tour’s Monahan is confident on deal over Saudi-funded LIV Golf, uncertain about Maui tournament
- Rodgers and Jets’ starters could play a few series vs. Giants
At the Track
- Forte 7-5 favorite in seven-horse field for Travers
- Advocates pushing to unionize racetrack backstretch workers
- NYRA to honor Funny Cide
- Interesting dirt route data emerges — Post Time
- Handicapper picks for Wednesday, August 23
- Things to do in & around Saratoga Springs: Wednesday, August 23
Life & Arts
- Getting to Know… new Schalmont Director of Academic and Instructional Support Services, Armine Spoelstra
- Feel like royalty in this $1.87 million dollar Ballston Lake home: Real Estate Roundup
- Around Town: A snapshot of the week Aug. 14-21, Niskayuna, Amsterdam, Ephratah, Johnstown and Palatine — Images (10 photos)
Opinion
- EDITORIAL: Bill addresses hate crimes on college campuses
- Letter to the Editor: Scratch-off to help St. Clare’s retirees
Categories: News, Schenectady County
