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Mechanicville, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Mechanicville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Mechanicville playground e-bike crash led to felony charges
- Mechanicville rallies late but can’t avoid Wasaren League baseball loss
Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 58, low: 40.
- Saturday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New information on e-bike incident at Mechanicville playground (wnyt.com) — A 12-year-old was seriously injured in an e-bike crash at a Mechanicville playground, prompting quick life-saving efforts from police and a bystander before transport to Albany Medical Center. Two local teens, ages 14 and 15, were arrested on felony reckless endangerment charges, while officials highlight growing concerns about illegal high-speed e-bikes used by youths. 
• Hotaling's walk-off single sends Shenendehowa baseball to 1-0 win over Guilderland -- Tuesday's Section 2 scores (dailygazette.com) — Mechanicville’s high school baseball team rallied for three runs in the fourth inning but ultimately fell 7–3 at home to Saratoga Central Catholic in Wasaren League play. The roundup also highlights strong performances from several other Capital Region teams, offering a snapshot of how area programs are stacking up this week.
📸 Around Mechanicville
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Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 →
Holiday Inn Latham,
1:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Cars and Canines →
Adirondack Basement Systems, 80 Sheehan St, Mechanicville
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Stillwater JV Baseball @ Mechanicville →
Mechanicville High School, 25 Kniskern Ave, Mechanicville
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JR/SR High Prom
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JR/SR High Prom Walk Through Auditorium
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Annual Budget Vote and BOE Election
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Saturday May 9
Monday May 11
Friday May 15
Tuesday May 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Drop-In Tech-Help →
Waterford Public Library, 117 Third Street, Waterford
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Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up →
Waterford Public Library, 117 Third Street, Waterford
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Wicked Wednesday Open Mic →
Trick Shot Billiard Hall & Wicked Eatery , Pub & Entertainment, 1602 US-9 #1, Clifton Park
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Karigon/Orenda Gr. 4 Orchestra Spring Concert
Karigon/Orenda Auditorium
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Weekly Storytime →
Waterford Public Library, 117 Third Street, Waterford
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Cambridge JV Softball @ Stillwater →
334 Hudson Ave, Mechanicville
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Bark Ranger Program Launch →
Schuyler Estate This event will be held at the .
10:00 am
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My sweet Bing Roy has returns.
It feels like a miracle that we found him! Thank to everyone’s kind words. (Nextdoor Quiet, Clean and Friendly) - Please please please…is there someone in our area of Halfmoon/Mechanicville who has years of experience backing up 5th wheel campers or tractor trailers, who can tutor my husband and me to back up our fifth wheel, especially into our driveway, and
at the same time save our 42 year marriage ? Willing to pay you for your time and expertise!! (Nextdoor Fairways of Halfmoon)
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Transportation Director in Clifton Park. Apply here.
- CAT Milton posted a job opening for Service Dispatcher in Clifton Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Halfmoon
- 20 Capital Region projects selected for federal funding boost (news10.com)
Clifton Park
- 7 emerging stars to know as Section 2 flag football playoffs approach (timesunion.com)
- Capital Region movie theaters to offer $1 tickets throughout summer (news10.com)
- A bird with a story to tell (saratogian.com)
Ok Mechanicville! 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: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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