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East Greenbush, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHello East Greenbush! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What neighbors did to help stop car break-ins in East Greenbush
- Why residents filled East Greenbush’s legislative chambers over ICE cooperation
Also on today's calendar: Bald Girls Do Lunch in Capitol Region, NY and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Albany man arrested for alleged East Greenbush car thefts (news10.com) — East Greenbush police say an Albany man was arrested Tuesday after residents on Springhurst Drive reported someone going through unlocked cars and helped officers track him. Investigators recovered a discarded backpack containing a gun and stolen items, and are urging locals to lock vehicles, hide valuables, and share any additional information with detectives. 
• Rensselaer County residents urge officials to ‘step up' and comply with local law enforcement ICE ban (news10.com) — Rensselaer County residents packed the legislative chambers in East Greenbush to protest county leaders’ refusal to follow New York’s new limits on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Speakers from East Greenbush and nearby communities urged legislators and the sheriff to obey state law, but no action was taken ahead of an August 28 compliance deadline.
📸 Around East Greenbush
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bald Girls Do Lunch in Capitol Region, NY →
Scarlet Knife, 195 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham
11:30 am
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Tiny Art Show
East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY, 12061, US
6:00 pm -
Baby & Me Yoga (Ages 6 weeks - Pre-crawlers)
East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY, 12061, US
10:30 am -
In the Loop
East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY, 12061, US
11:00 am -
Yoga for Littles (Ages 3-5)
East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY, 12061, US
11:15 am -
Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Ages 10+)
East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY, 12061, US
2:00 pm -
East Greenbush Schools Night at the ValleyCats
East Greenbush Csd Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180, U
7:00 pm -
Bilingual Musical Show with Mr. Erik (ages 0-5)
East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY, 12061, US
10:30 am -
Active Listening Training
East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY, 12061, US
11:00 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Job Search Help →
Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St, Rensselaer
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Dino Crafting (Dino Hatching)
North Greenbush Public Library 141 Main Avenue, , Wynantskill, NY 12198
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RensCo Career Center Job Search Assistance
North Greenbush Public Library 141 Main Avenue, , Wynantskill, NY 12198
10:00 am -
East Greenbush Schools Night at the ValleyCats
Red Mill School Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180, USA
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We hope to see all our friends at the Schodack Community Market today from 4-7pm.
Come enjoy the new blueberry muffin latte or try our new Honey Bun latte. And our special today only!!!, Bavarian stuffed chocolate sugar donut… (Nextdoor East Greenbush) - Okay, so several of you may remember I posted last week about flooding in my basement.
Well, we had an estimate today and were told that we need a “sump pump and drain” in the floor. — $3,700! Does this sound like a normal estimate or… (Nextdoor East Greenbush)
- Amtrak - The National Railroad Passenger Corporation posted a job opening for MACHINIST JOURNEYMN - 90351879 - Rensselaer in Rensselaer. Apply here.
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. posted a job opening for Director, Quality Technical Operations in Rensselaer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Greenbush here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rensselaer
- ESPN analyst Dick Vitale says blood tests are ‘very good' after his fifth cancer diagnosis (troyrecord.com)
- GOP tries to thwart Rensselaer County Legislature District 4 challenger (timesunion.com)
- Judge blocks enforcement on New York's ban on ICE wearing masks, rejects challenge to 287(g)s (wwlp.com)
Albany
- Government, not politics, to be focus of Governor George Pataki Center in City of Albany (cbs6albany.com)
- Stay From Just $89: Albany's Kosher Hotel Unveils Special Summer Rates (vinnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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