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🌱 JCC plans a Niskayuna amphitheater beyond summer camp

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In today's newsletter:

  • JCC plans a Niskayuna amphitheater beyond summer camp
  • After Niskayuna loss, county GOP faces questions about rebuilding
  • Niskayuna's Brendan Coyle helps Siena topple Dayton

Also on today's calendar: Veterans Day Ceremony and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 54 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 46, low: 33.
  • Friday: Cold with a little rain, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Schenectady JCC pitches amphitheater for Niskayuna (dailygazette.com) — The Schenectady JCC wants to turn its Niskayuna camp stage into a $325,000 amphitheater serving all ages, with tiered lawn-chair space and accessible seating areas. The Planning Board will hear the formal proposal Nov. 23. If approved, construction could finish before summer camp in 2027, opening possibilities for spring and fall performances.
   

2. Schenectady County GOP looks to rebuild after 2026 election wipeout (dailygazette.com) — Niskayuna Supervisor Erin Cassady-Dorion defeated Republican Liz Santana 7,770 to 3,041, according to unofficial results, as county Republicans lost every contested race. County GOP Chair Liz Joy says she will stay despite calls for new leadership, with candidate recruitment and campaign strategy under scrutiny.
   

3. Siena men's basketball pulls away to win at Dayton of Atlantic 10 (timesunion.com) — Niskayuna's Brendan Coyle scored 21 points and hit six of nine 3-point attempts as Siena beat Dayton 99-89 on the road Tuesday. His late 3-pointer helped secure the victory, while freshman Tim Ibukunoluwa led five Saints in double figures with 23 points.
   

4. Comedy Works moving from Saratoga to Schenectady (timesunion.com) — The Comedy Works is moving from Saratoga Springs to a former Schenectady church, where a 250- to 300-seat club is projected to open April 1. Until then, shows begin Nov. 20 at The Parlor at Schenectady Municipal Golf Course, giving the club a temporary home during renovations.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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