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🌱 How could a kratom ban change what’s sold in East Greenbush?

East Greenbush, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi East Greenbush! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a kratom ban change what’s sold in East Greenbush?

Also on today's calendar: The Albany Job Fair: September 9, 2026 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local mothers call on Rensselaer County to ban kratom (troyrecord.com) — East Greenbush residents may soon see new restrictions on kratom sales as Rensselaer County legislators prepare to discuss a possible ban at their Sept. 8 meeting. At a recent public forum in East Greenbush, three mothers who lost their sons after kratom use urged lawmakers to outlaw the substance, citing addiction risks and deceptive marketing that can mislead young adults.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Rensselaer. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Full Time in Rensselaer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Greenbush here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rensselaer

  • Capital Region farms win big at statewide dairy competition (news10.com)
  • DEC continuing investigation at Rensselaer County contamination site (news10.com)
  • Waterfront Esplanade and Riverfront Park(City of Rensselaer, Rensselaer County) (blogspot.com)

Albany

  • New York Advances $18.6M Downtown Albany Development (constructionowners.com)
  • Halfmoon man charged with reckless driving on Albany's Hudson Avenue (wnyt.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Greenbush

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