Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Albany.
A truck carrying 25 horses bound for a Quebec slaughterhouse was stopped in northern New York following Gov. Hochul's December law, and the rescued horses now live at Unbridled Sanctuary in Greenville.
Advocates say Congress should act soon to stop horses from being rerouted for slaughter.
Last weekend, WAMC and Crandell Theatre in Chatham hosted a screening of 'All the President's Men' followed by a panel discussion on investigative journalism in front of a full house (featuring four panelists with varied views).
Students returning to Albany High School will see changes in accessing class schedules and storing cell phones.
The school will replace Yondr pouches with a clear storage case and use a new screening device to keep students safe and on time.
Shenendehowa has reached a historic milestone by offering universal full-day kindergarten for the first time at the new Atrea Early Learning Center; the program will benefit local students and families.
Enrollment in career and technical education classes grew at Albany High School after the district unveiled renovated classrooms with a new industrial-grade culinary lab.
Officials said they plan to expand courses this year to offer more real-world training in partnership with local businesses.
SUNY will offer a military tuition rate of $250 per credit at all 64 campuses starting Fall, so eligible active-duty, National Guard and Reserve students will pay no more than the federal cap—improving affordability for nearly 8,500 military-affiliated students reported as enrolled by Fall 2025, according to Chancellor John King.
Castleton-on-Hudson declared a state of emergency after its water tower level fell from 93 feet to 15 feet (officials suspect a leak).
A boil water order and water conservation order remain while the Department of Public Works investigates.
Bethlehem officials closed the Albany Center for Independent Living in Delmar after serious building code violations were found + immediate evacuation of 45 residents was ordered.
The state Department of Health is coordinating safe relocation and may take further regulatory actions.
The UAlbany field hockey team scored three fourth-quarter goals to seal a 4-2 win over Colgate Friday evening at Tyler's Field in Hamilton — they will face Yale on Sunday.
UAlbany's women's volleyball team lost 3 to 0 to Syracuse in three sets Friday afternoon at Newman Arena in Ithaca — set scores were 25 to 20, 25 to 15 and 25 to 20.
The Great Danes will play Cornell and Howard today at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The UAlbany men’s soccer team won 1-0 over Dartmouth Friday night in Hanover, thanks to Ivar Gissurarson’s goal (assisted by Shawn Tanaka).
The team will host Siena in the Capital Region Derby on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium.
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