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Clifton Park, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Clifton Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How would $280,000 in federal funds change Garnsey Park?
- Why a Clifton Country Road traffic stop led to DWI charges
- Which Shen flag football standout is turning heads before sectionals?
Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 58, low: 40.
- Saturday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 20 Capital Region projects selected for federal funding boost (news10.com) — Clifton Park could receive $280,000 in federal funding for Garnsey Park infrastructure upgrades, one of 20 Capital Region projects selected by Rep. Paul Tonko for his 2027 funding list. If Congress approves, up to $21 million would support parks, water systems, medical equipment, safety projects and more across nearby communities. 
• Multiple DWI arrests reported across upstate New York (newportdispatch.com) — State Police recently charged a Clifton Park resident with driving while intoxicated after a late-night traffic stop on Clifton Country Road, with a court appearance set in town later this month. The same roundup details several other DWI arrests across upstate New York, underscoring stepped-up enforcement on nearby highways and local roads.
• 7 emerging stars to know as Section 2 flag football playoffs approach (timesunion.com) — Shenendehowa’s own Charlotte Baroody is highlighted among seven breakout flag football players to watch as the Section 2 playoffs near, underscoring the sport’s rapid growth since 2024. The story spotlights her two-way impact for Shen in Clifton Park alongside rising standouts from Troy, Albany, Colonie, Catskill and Holy Trinity.
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Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 →
Holiday Inn Latham,
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Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Staff Appreciation Luncheons
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K-12 Half Day of School
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Lions District 20W Testimonial Dinner →
Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St, Clifton Park
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Joe Adee and The Lug Nuts →
Peddlers Bar and Bistro, 16 Old Rte 9, Clifton Park
6:30 pm -
Allen Halstead and ‘Azzaam Hameed →
Sofia's of Clifton Park, 54 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park
6:00 pm -
mother's day sip and bowl →
Spare Time Clifton Park, 1668 US-9, Clifton Park
10:00 pm -
IHOP Clifton Park – Write-In →
IHOP, 611 Plank Rd, Clifton Park
6:00 pm -
Refelctions Award Reception
Gowana Middle School Clifton Park, NY 12065
5:30 pm
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
Sunday May 10
Monday May 11
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Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up →
Waterford Public Library, 117 Third Street, Waterford
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Shade Gardening →
Schenectady County public library Niskayuna branch, 2400 Nott St E, Niskayuna
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Glencliff Kindergarten Parent Night
Niskayuna Csd Schenectady, NY 12309
6:00 pm
Thursday May 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We're coming up on fledgling season.
This Robin's still incubating her eggs but in a few short weeks the babies will leave the nest and love mostly on the ground for 2 or 3 weeks. We see… (Nextdoor Woodin Oaks) - I just commented on a post from a woman who put a picture up of her mother‘s beautiful African violet and my comment was supposed to say beautiful, but it came out as pitiful and I would never say that and now I can’t find the post so whoever put
that up, please accept my apologies. I meant to say beautiful. I’m so sorry. (Nextdoor Clifton Gardens)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier in Clifton Park. Apply here.
- Trinity Health Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Per Diem - Schuyler Ridge - Clifton Park, NY in Clifton Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Schenectady
- Schenectady schools to hold budget hearing on proposed $310M plan (cbs6albany.com)
- Schenectady Council provides draft trash plan pending hearing (dailygazette.com)
- Schenectady Historical bringing Russell Shorto to America250 Symposium this November (iloveny.com)
Mechanicville
- New information on e-bike incident at Mechanicville playground (wnyt.com)
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