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Hello Albany! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could new senior apartments reshape Albany's former Saint Rose campus?
  • How UAlbany's new program could launch local financial planning careers
  • How a Central Avenue fire left 10 Albany residents displaced

Also on today's calendar: Saratoga Reptile & Exotic Pet Show Returns This Sunday! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Albany County to negotiate senior affordable housing on former St. Rose campus (cbs6albany.com) — Albany County is negotiating a deal to build 160 middle-income senior apartments on the former College of Saint Rose campus, potentially breaking ground next year. Leaders say the project could ease the city's senior housing crunch, revive Pine Hills businesses, and help stabilize an area shaken by recent youth violence. Residents should watch for upcoming board approval and community discussions.
   

2. UAlbany's Massry School launches financial planning concentration this semester (cbs6albany.com) — Business students at the University at Albany can now pursue a new Financial Planning Concentration within the Massry School of Business, aimed at preparing them for in-demand wealth management careers. The program aligns with Certified Financial Planner Board requirements and taps into a strong local alumni network offering internships, classroom visits, and real-world exposure to financial planning work.
   

3. Fire displaces 10 from residence on Central Avenue (news10.com) — A Wednesday afternoon house fire on the 1200 block of Central Avenue in Albany displaced 10 residents, though everyone escaped without injury. Multiple nearby fire departments quickly knocked down the blaze, and the American Red Cross is helping those forced from their home while Colonie investigators determine the cause.
   

4. 'Stop pointing fingers and start lending a hand': Albany community responds to youth violence (news10.com) — Albany neighbors and the group SNUG gathered at Hudson Avenue and Partridge Street to respond to a recent shooting that killed a 15-year-old and injured two teens. Residents, youth advocates, and children in Pine Hills called for listening to kids, addressing housing and historic inequities, and speaking up with information. Their message to Albany is to stop blame and start active support.
   

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    VERY REASONABLE ....IMPRINTED. AND BREAKAWAY....need help in posting.....?????? (Nextdoor Albany Shaker)
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    Has a collar with no tags. Has no chip. Please reach out if you happen to know anything about him. Please call 518-512-6171 (Nextdoor Helderberg)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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