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In today's newsletter:

• How much Albany is getting to replace dangerous lead water lines
• What Albany BOCES students learned from a real-life law-enforcement boot camp
• How UAlbany's late rally fell short against Monmouth Saturday night

Also on today's calendar: Community Sing for Peace and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cool with occasional rain, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
• Monday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Millions from NY will go to replace lead pipes in Capital Region (wnyt.com) — Albany's Municipal Water Finance Authority is receiving more than $4.2 million from New York's new LIFT grants to help replace lead service lines without overburdening ratepayers. The funding is part of over $130 million statewide, with nearby cities like Troy, Glens Falls, and Watervliet also benefiting from investments to protect drinking water in older neighborhoods.
   

2. Law enforcement officials visit criminal justice students at Capital Region BOCES (saratogian.com) — Criminal justice students at Capital Region BOCES' Albany Campus got a taste of law-enforcement boot camp, guided by New York State Police troopers and New York Army National Guard members. About 100 students practiced fitness drills, marching, and discipline, gaining insight into physical expectations and advantages of the two-year program for future law-enforcement careers.
   

3. Monmouth Gets Redemption, Beats UAlbany 28-20 In Upstate New York (flofootball.com) — UAlbany's football team fell 28-20 to Monmouth on Saturday at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium in Albany, snapping the Great Danes' home dominance in the series. Despite a late rally and strong passing numbers, early turnovers and a missed extra point proved costly in this key CAA matchup.
   

4. DEC launches annual Arbor Day Poster contest (news10.com) — Albany residents can now submit artwork or photos for New York's annual Arbor Day Poster contest, celebrating this year's theme, "Trees for Vibrant Communities." Entries featuring trees in New York State are open to all ages through November 10, with the winning image showcased statewide in 2027 at schools, libraries, and events.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Mary and Me →
  Emack and Bolio's, 366 Delaware Avenue, Albany
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Community Sing for Peace →
  On the hill in cohoes
  2:00 pm
• Soulful Sounds in Troy →
  Brown's Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy
  7:00 pm
• Mark Richardson and Friends @ Capital Region Blues Network Blues Jam →
  McGeary's Pub, 4 Clinton Square, Albany
  7:30 pm
Monday September 21
• Monday Date Night →
  Nine Pin Ciderworks, 929 Broadway, Albany
• School's Out! Apple Harvest Celebration →
  Albany NY
  9:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Autumn Glow Festival - Schenectady, NY →
  Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main St, Rotterdam Junction
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Gimme Gimme Disco →
  Empire Underground 93 N Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Walk to End Alzheimer's 2026 - Schenectady →
  Mohawk Harbor, 200 Harborside Dr, Schenectady
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham →
  400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham
  9:00 am
Friday October 9
• House of Heavy →
  Empire Live, 93 N Pearl St, Albany
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Opening Reception: Kiki Smith's Visiting →
  Shaker Outpost, 4 Depot Square, Chatham, NY
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost Dog.
  I took my dog to the dog park and found this dog there by itself. I'm pretty sure it got out, since it looks well cared for and may have an owner… (Nextdoor Beverwyck)
• Found this at the base of our driveway this evening.
  We just brought it inside to keep it safe, but if it's yours, let me know! I'm sure someone is missing their friend and I'd like to reunite them. (Nextdoor Helderberg)

• Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Albany. Apply here.
• Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.

Ok Albany! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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