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🌱 Which Clifton Park card shows are worth your October weekend?

Coming up on the Clifton Park Patch calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham

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Hi Clifton Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Clifton Park card shows are worth your October weekend?
  • How a new county tax break could help disabled Clifton Park veterans
  • What Clifton Park's supervisor is demanding after Saratoga CPS failures

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Capital Region Guide to October 2026 trading card shows (uticaphoenix.net) — Clifton Park collectors have several October trading card shows right in town, including events at Clifton Park Center, American Legion Mohawk Post 1450, and Van Patten Golf Club. With mostly free admission and a mix of sports cards, Pokémon, and other games, families and serious hobbyists can plan weekend outings across the Capital Region all month long.
   

2. Saratoga County enacts property tax exemption for fully disabled veterans (saratogian.com) — Fully disabled wartime veterans living in Clifton Park and the rest of Saratoga County could see the county portion of their property tax bill fully exempt starting with 2028 taxes, under a new law just approved by county supervisors. The measure, championed by Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett, applies to veterans with specific 100% VA disability designations, who are urged to work with local assessors to ensure their paperwork is in order.
   

3. Officials raise questions about CPS in Mechanicville deaths (news10.com) — Clifton Park's county supervisor, Ram Lalukota, is pressing for answers after four children were killed in Mechanicville, raising serious questions about how Saratoga County Child Protective Services handled earlier warning signs. He's asking for detailed records of home visits as state officials investigate CPS, while another supervisor urges an independent internal review and the children's father pursues legal action against multiple agencies.
   

4. Uncle Vito, Ranger Danger creator Gary Locatelli reflects on a lifetime of local radio, TV memories (timesunion.com) — Longtime Capital Region radio and TV personality Gary Locatelli, remembered by many Clifton Park residents as Ranger Danger and Uncle Vito, is sharing decades of local media stories in a new memoir. The book revisits his children's TV skits, including a 1994 commercial shoot in Clifton Park, along with memories of beloved regional landmarks, wrestling tie-ins, and the connections he built with listeners and viewers.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Art did an incredible job painting my 2-story foyer, I couldn't be happier!
    He was quick to respond, punctual, professional, and friendly. I couldn't be happier. I will absolutely hire AMF again next time I need work done… (Nextdoor Southbury)
  • Hi, I have four beautiful Boston ferns to give away before the possible frost next week.
    My address is 205 Moe road the ferns will be on my Stonewall in front of my home you may drive in and pick them up for free. (Nextdoor Huntwood Estates)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Full Time in Clifton Park. Apply here.
  • Cabela's posted a job opening for Greeter - Full Time in Clifton Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton Park here.

Ok Clifton Park! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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