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Clifton Park, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Clifton Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Clifton Park arrests topped this week’s police blotter?
  • Which Shen sports legends just entered the Hall of Fame?

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

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 66 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Blotter Report – Week of October 2 – October 8, 2026 (saratogatodaynewspaper.com) — Police logged 45 recent incidents in Clifton Park, including several arrests on fraud, larceny, and weapons charges involving both local residents and visitors. The weekly blotter also shows Clifton Park leading nearby towns for State Police incidents, giving residents a snapshot of current crime patterns and enforcement activity around them.
   

• Shenendehowa honors outstanding athletes, coaches, and teams at 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame induction (troyrecord.com) — Shenendehowa honored its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class in Clifton Park, celebrating standout alumni like Kevin Huerter, Ian Anderson, Jillian Shippee, and Howie Charbonneau. The ceremony also recognized the 2016 field hockey team, beloved coach Dick Van Buren, and several contributors whose leadership and community service continue to shape Shen athletics and local pride.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • Halfmoon Member Appreciation Day →
    Halfmoon Branch, 1533 Route 9, Halfmoon
    9:00 am
  • Halfmoon Shred Day →
    Halfmoon Branch, 1533 Route 9, Halfmoon
    9:00 am
    • Monday October 5
  • Book A Librarian →
    Niskayuna Branch Library, 2400 Nott Street East, Niskayuna
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Free Nalosone Training (Schenectady County)
    Schenectady City School District, 1100 N Westcott Rd, Rotterdam
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good Morning!
    Looking for some movers (or teenagers!) to help me load a u haul truck this Tuesday (10/6) at 130 or so. Some dressers and other miscellaneous things… (Nextdoor Southbury)
  • Does anyone know someone who can pull up tile?
    I have a long hall and a bathroom with slate tile that needs to be torn out. I'm planning to handle the tile installation myself, just need help with… (Nextdoor Tallow Wood)
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Clifton Park. Apply here.
  • Coastal Products LLC posted a job opening for Landscaping & Grounds Laborer in Clifton Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Halfmoon

  • Siena basketball teams match fans' expectations (dailygazette.com)
  • Second Suspect Caught After Three-Person Crew Boosts AC Units In Halfmoon: Police (dailyvoice.com)

Schenectady

  • Schenectady teen charged after stolen car pursuit, crashes on Route 7 (wnyt.com)
  • Torres shows his skill in Ragtime Open win (dailygazette.com)
  • Ellis Medicine set to host community forum on future of Schenectady health care (cbs6albany.com)

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!

-- 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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