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Good morning Albany! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where are Albany's 21 school speed zones you must slow down?
  • What led to attempted murder charges in recent Albany shootings?
  • Could this new UAlbany chip-design certificate boost your career?

Also on today's calendar: The Albany Job Fair: September 9, 2026 and 7 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How Much Does a School Speed Zone Violation Cost in Albany? (wgna.com) — If you drive in Albany, school speed cameras are active again and tickets start at $50 for going over the 20 mph school limit. The city has 21 school zones, including Albany High, Eagle Point Elementary, and several charter schools, and violations are civil penalties that don't hit your license or insurance but can quickly add up.
   

2. Two men charged in connection with multiple investigations in Albany (cbs6albany.com) — Albany police have arrested two city residents tied to several recent shootings in neighborhoods around Second Street, Quail Street, and Ontario Street, and both are now held in Albany County Jail. The men face serious charges including attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and multiple counts of criminal weapon possession after investigators linked them to July and August gunfire incidents in busy residential areas.
   

3. UAlbany launches graduate certificate to boost semiconductor chip design workforce (cbs6albany.com) — A new online graduate certificate from the University at Albany aims to help local engineers and technical professionals gain in-demand microchip design skills while continuing to work. Focused on VLSI and related chip design courses, the part‑time program takes about two years and is now accepting applications for Fall 2026, potentially opening doors in the growing semiconductor industry.
   

4. Albany County launches new website featuring AI assistance (saratogian.com) — Albany County has rolled out a redesigned website that should make it easier for you to find services, pay bills, and track meetings from your phone. A new "Ask Albany County" AI assistant helps residents get answers without knowing specific departments, while enhanced accessibility tools and behind‑the‑scenes checks aim to keep information accurate and usable for everyone.
   

5. Free pre-K expands to additional 400+ New York State school districts (news10.com) — From Albany, state leaders have announced that more than 400 New York school districts will now gain access to universal pre-K, expanding affordable early education options. Advocates say this is a major step toward broader child care access and giving young children a stronger start in school across the state.
   

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  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Courier Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$32/Hr in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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