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🌱 Why Columbia High had to forfeit its big game vs. Troy

And on the East Greenbush Patch calendar - Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham

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Good morning East Greenbush! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Columbia High had to forfeit its big game vs. Troy
  • Were you on Columbia Turnpike during Wednesday's hit-and-run?
  • How a Bruen Hose Company board member just gained national port influence

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham and 10 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sources: Columbia forfeits football game against Troy after underage drinking party (wnyt.com) — Columbia High School in East Greenbush has forfeited its upcoming home football game against Troy after police began investigating an underage drinking party in town involving students. East Greenbush police and the school district are working together on the case, which also ends Columbia's chance at a record 5-0 start to the season.
   

2. 17-year-old struck by car in East Greenbush hit-and-run; police search for vehicle (news10.com) — East Greenbush police are investigating a Wednesday evening hit-and-run on Columbia Turnpike near Discovery Drive, where a 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a red SUV that fled west toward Rensselaer. Residents who saw anything or have dashcam or home security video from around 7:21 p.m. are urged to contact the East Greenbush Police Department to help identify the vehicle and driver.
   

3. Port of Albany-Rensselaer, NY CEO Hendrick unanimously elected as Chairman of AAPA (ajot.com) — Port of Albany-Rensselaer CEO Richard Hendrick has been elected chair of the American Association of Port Authorities, a major leadership role for ports across the Western Hemisphere. For East Greenbush residents, he's also a longtime volunteer firefighter and board member with the W.F. Bruen Hose Company, tying this national recognition back to a familiar local department.
   

4. DEC euthanizes 600-pound bull moose captured in Troy (wnyt.com) — A wandering bull moose that had been spotted along I-90 in East Greenbush was ultimately euthanized after its health declined while wildlife experts tried to relocate it. State environmental officials say they monitored the 600‑pound animal for nearly a day before deciding it could not recover, and they're urging residents to give moose and other wildlife plenty of space and report sightings.
   

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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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