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Cohoes, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Cohoes! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Cohoes soccerās first home loss reshapes their promising season
- Cohoes manās gun case ends in guilty plea and prison time
- See the award-winning Erie Canal photo that spotlights Cohoes
Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
- Monday: Breezy with a stray shower, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Soccer Recap: Cohoes Falls in a Tight One to Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk (maxpreps.com) ā Cohoes boysā soccer dropped its first home and league game in a tight 2-1 loss to higher-ranked Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk, bringing their league record to 3-1 and overall mark to 5-3. The Tigers then fell 3-0 to La Salle Institute on Sept. 29, a tough stretch that still comes against some of the stronger programs in New Yorkās rankings. 
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2. Cohoes man pleads guilty to illegally selling firearm (dailygazette.com) ā A 32-year-old Cohoes resident has pleaded guilty to illegally selling an assault rifle and handgun to undercover state troopers after a months-long Capital Region gun investigation. He was arrested at his Delaware Avenue apartment in Cohoes, where troopers also reported seizing over 16 pounds of cannabis. He now faces a five-year prison term, with sentencing set for January 6, 2027. Ā Ā Ā
3. Erie Canalway announces winners of 2026 photo contest; Lockport and Buffalo images among top picks (wnymedia.net) ā A winning Erie Canalway photo titled āEagle Crosses Guard Gate 2, Cohoesā earned third place in the āPast Meets Presentā category, putting Cohoes directly in the spotlight of the 2026 contest. The statewide competition drew 302 entries highlighting canal communities from Lockport to Albany, and the selected imagesāincluding the Cohoes shotāwill appear in the 2027 Erie Canalway calendar available starting December 1. Ā Ā Ā
4. 15 arrested in Albany for bank fraud conspiracy (dailygazette.com) ā Cohoes residents should know that their local police department helped federal investigators unravel a large bank fraud scheme tied to a nationwide street gang, with 15 people now facing conspiracy charges. The operation allegedly involved stolen checks, manipulated deposits, and more than $180,000 in illicit gains. Banksā fraud systems and a multi-agency task force, including Cohoes officers, helped limit losses and continue to pursue remaining suspects. Ā Ā Ā
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Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham ā
400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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A Man Named Cash ā
Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St, Cohoes
7:30 pm -
Marshall Charloff & The Purple Experience ā
Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes
7:00 pm -
Planning Board Meeting ā
Cohoes City Hall, Council Chambers, 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes
6:30 pm -
OCTOBER meeting ā
Cohoes Local Development Corporation, 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes
4:00 pm -
OCTOBER meeting | Cohoes LDC ā
Cohoes Local Development Corporation, 97 Mohawk St, Cohoes
4:00 pm -
Board of Managers Meeting ā
Cohoes City Hall, Council Chambers, 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes
9:30 am -
Harvest Book Sale ā
Cohoes NY
5:00 pm -
Get Zep! Performing Led Zeppelin IV and Houses of the Holy ā
Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes
8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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š Events Nearby
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Hudson Shores Park Presents "Cars along the Hudson" Trunk or Treat ā
2 Selke Dr, Watervliet
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Musical Storytime with Sitar & Tabla ā
Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford
10:30 am -
Pride Week Kickoff Brunch with Pride's Table ā
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, 21 1st Street, Troy
11:00 am -
Spooktacular paint party ā
Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe, 501 Broadway, Troy
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Everyone!
I will be holding a photo-booth in front of the Odd House for this event! Please come dressed in your spooky best and stop by for a photo! If itā¦ (Nextdoor Cohoes Hill)
- Capital District YMCA posted a job opening for Troy: Custodian (1) in Troy. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Full Time in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cohoes here.
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