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Also check out Jay Medal Soirée on the Albany Patch calendar
Morning Albany! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What happens next in Albany's search for a permanent police chief?
- Why Albany's mayor is alarmed about recent ICE actions locally
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
- Tuesday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Albany to post Albany Police Chief position (wnyt.com) — Albany officials are formally posting the police chief position, as required by state civil service rules, while Brendan Cox continues serving as chief. The city will recruit candidates and only seek a waiver to retain Cox if no qualified non-retired applicant is chosen, emphasizing his leadership and stability since returning to the department. 
• Mayor Applyrs "deeply unsettled" by increased ICE activity in the region (cbs6albany.com) — Albany's new mayor, Dorcey Applyrs, is raising alarms about what she calls increased ICE activity in the Capital Region after an Ecuadoran family living in Albany for two years was detained and separated. She says her administration is working with local advocacy groups to support immigrant neighbors and stresses that family separations are traumatizing and contrary to the city's values.
📸 Around Albany
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Board of Education Meeting
Menands School Albany, NY 12204
6:30 pm - CRAFT NIGHT at The Myers Residence
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
7:00 pm - Drawn To Art - Workshop at UREC
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
2:00 pm - Next Albany Job Fair: September 9, 2026 →
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport Area - Latham by IHG, 400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham
1:00 pm - I Don't Belong Here Tour →
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, 279 Madison Ave, Albany
5:00 pm - Annual Boat Cruise →
Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours, 141 Broadway, Albany
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Friday August 28
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HS Fall Sports Begins
South Colonie Csd Albany, NY 12205 - Tech Help with Ms. Sherry →
Menands Public Library, 4 N Lyons Ave, Menands
11:00 am - Board of Education Meeting
South Colonie Csd Albany, NY 12205
6:00 pm - BOE Meeting
Rensselaer City SD RCSD-1st-125-LGI (150)
6:00 pm - Modified Fall Sports Begins
South Colonie Csd Albany, NY 12205 - Grades 1-6 New Student Orientation
Rensselaer City SD RCSD-1st-125-LGI (150)
10:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
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- Hey everybody!
I found a chunky orange cat on my fire escape this morning, he was super sweet and very scared so he is now in my apartment. If anybody is missing… (Nextdoor Washington Park) - How to silence a rogue Kiddie.
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🗞 Nearby News
Colonie
- 7 Brew continues Capital Region expansion, opening in Crossgates Commons (timesunion.com)
- Colonie Taxi Driver Stabbed At Motel 6 On Curry Road (hudsonvalleypost.com)
- 5 things to know this Friday, August 21 (news10.com)
Watervliet
- Schenectady woman caught with stolen car, loaded gun in Watervliet: Police (wnyt.com)
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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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