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🌱 Planning a fall weekend? See what’s happening at Indian Ladder.

Altamont, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Altamont! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a fall weekend? See what’s happening at Indian Ladder.

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 54.
  • Monday: Windy with a shower in spots, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Apple picking in NY: 4 orchards worth the fall trip (democratandchronicle.com) — Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont is offering daily pick-your-own apples from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., along with hayrides on select fall weekends and 2.5 miles of nature trails. Visitors can also enjoy a cidery and brewery with a biergarten, baked treats, and a variety of farm animals, making it a full fall day trip close to home.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Atlas Copco posted a job opening for Welder - 2nd Shift in Voorheesville. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Schenectady. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altamont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Guilderland

  • Friday, Oct. 2, 2026: Yahoo revisits concerns over effectiveness of helmet caps (newyorksportswriters.org)
  • Guilderland Native Josette Muamba Inspires Others Through Fitness, Health, and Lifestyle Content (news10.com)
  • Exploring Rare New York Pine Barrens (newyorkalmanack.com)

Voorheesville

  • John McCutcheon Announces Performance at Old Songs (nysmusic.com)

Colonie

  • Colonie proposes first town tax cut in 30 years, plus water and sewer cuts (cbs6albany.com)
  • Colonie police chief calls for review of mental health services (dailygazette.com)

Ok Altamont! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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