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The Whitehall Central School District has appointed interim principals for both its elementary and junior-senior high schools after the resignations of Adriana Strong and Ethan Burgess. John Godfrey and Doug Duell will serve in the interim roles while the district begins a search for permanent replacements.

Supporters of Kyra’s Law are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the child custody reform measure following last week’s deaths of a mother and four children in Mechanicville. The bill would require Family Court judges to give greater weight to domestic violence and child safety concerns when making custody and visitation decisions.

Officials are closely monitoring extreme heat ahead of Friday’s opening day at Saratoga Race Course. With temperatures expected in the upper 90s and the heat index possibly topping 100 degrees, racing could be canceled if conditions are considered unsafe for horses, riders and spectators. As of now, opening day remains on schedule.

With extreme heat continuing today, the New York Independent System Operator expects electricity demand to reach more than 32,000 megawatts, the highest level of the current heat wave. Residents are encouraged to conserve power by raising thermostat settings and delaying use of major appliances until demand eases later in the day.