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Brackets: Section 2 softball tournament is underway

Michael Kelly, Kyra Santicola, Adam Shinder, Staff Writers — Wed, 20 May 2026 02:00:00 UT

Tournament action begins Tuesday.

2026 Section 2 girls' lacrosse tournament: Brackets, schedule, results

Michael Kelly, Kyra Santicola, Adam Shinder, Staff Writers — Wed, 20 May 2026 01:00:00 UT

Shaker, Bethlehem, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Schuylerville received the top seeds.

Frazier's game-winning single lifts Colonie past Shenendehowa in Class AAA baseball playoffs

James Allen, Staff Writer — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:30:25 UT

Third-seeded Colonie rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat Shen.

Rebuilt Albany High baseball team stuns CBA in Section 2 Class AAA quarterfinals

Adam Shinder, Staff Writer — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:19:54 UT

Nate Pupons' go-ahead home run and Seamas LeBuis' gutsy pitching gave Albany High a 3-2 Section 2 Class AAA baseball quarterfinal win over CBA.

Kingston man missing after Gaza-bound aid flotilla seized

Nora Mishanec, Staff Writer — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:17:43 UT

Clearwater said sailor Liam Henrie went off the grid after vessels carrying aid to Gaza were intercepted by the Israeli Navy in international waters.

New York cannabis industry rallies with regulators on market integrity

Grace Jiang, Capitol Bureau — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:36:37 UT

Major New York cannabis trade organization joined lawmakers and the OCM in Albany to celebrate the rollout of seed-to-sale tracking and push for an anti-inversion bills.

GlobalFoundries invests in AI startups through venture fund

Larry Rulison, Staff Writer — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:29:48 UT

GlobalFoundries is getting in on the ground floor of the artificial intelligence race with the former CEO of Intel Corp.

Fahy introduces bill to bring Waymo cars to Capital Region

Alexander MacDougall, Staff Writer — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:19:10 UT

A bill from Sen. Patricia Fahy would launch a pilot program for Waymo self-driving taxis in Albany and Rensselaer counties in the latest push for expanding autonomous vehicles in New York.

Sennett keeps NENYPGA Stroke Play title with Country Club of Pittsfield

Pete Dougherty, For the Times Union — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:14:02 UT

Thomas Sennett, head pro at the Country Club of Pittsfield, fired a 3-under par 69 on Tuesday to secure victory in the 99th NENYPGA Stroke Play Championship.

This week’s Arena Football One power rankings

Adam Shinder, Staff Writer — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 UT

Each week during the Arena Football One regular season, the Times Union will unveil its latest power rankings.

President Trump to deliver remarks at Mike Lawler campaign event in Hudson Valley

Nora Mishanec, Staff Writer — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:42:28 UT

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler is fighting to keep his congressional seat in one of New York’s most competitive swing districts.

Why SoFi, MetLife and Mercedes-Benz stadiums will have different names for the 2026 World Cup

Kyra Santicola, Staff Writer — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:00 UT

FIFA will temporarily rename several major stadiums during the 2026 World Cup due to sponsorship rules. See which venues are changing names.

Local Conservative Party head returns to county job after using homophobic slurs

Tyler A. McNeil, Staff Writer — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:19:36 UT

Under the terms of his return, Bill Fiacco, a maintenance supervisor, is set to receive training and counseling, according to a county spokesman.

Bill would permit renewable transmission on state forest land

William Bellen, For the Times Union — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:30:06 UT

Backers say the proposal would speed renewable energy projects, while critics warn it could harm forests and public access.

Brackets set for Section 2 boys' lacrosse tournament

Michael Kelly, Kyra Santicola, Adam Shinder, Staff Writers — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:18:43 UT

Shaker, Niskayuna, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Schuylerville each received a No. 1 seed.