🌱 What GE’s sign renovation and new research center mean for Niskayuna

Good morning Niskayuna! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What GE’s sign renovation and new research center mean for Niskayuna
• How Shen’s draw dominance stymied Niskayuna on their home field
• How a Niskayuna grad became a Capital Region morning news anchor

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A passing shower this morning, with a high of 54 and low of 38 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 36 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Iconic GE sign in Schenectady coming down for renovations (timesunion.com) — Niskayuna residents tied to GE should know the iconic GE sign in nearby Schenectady is coming down temporarily for a full refurbishment but will return this spring. GE Vernova highlights major recent investments and hundreds of jobs across the Schenectady and Niskayuna campuses, including a new Balltown Road research center that strengthens the local high-tech energy economy.
   

• HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE: Ryan scores five, Follis controls draw as Shen tops Niskayuna (saratogian.com) — Niskayuna girls lacrosse fell 12-5 at home to Suburban Council rival Shenendehowa, despite a strong effort from goalie Emily Ciesinski and late scoring bursts. The game, played Tuesday at Niskayuna High School, saw Shen dominate draw controls and possession, led by five goals from senior Ella Ryan and a standout all-around performance from Caroline Follis.
   

• Olivia Jaquith (cbs6albany.com) — A familiar face on Capital Region TV, Olivia Jaquith is a Niskayuna High School graduate whose years in Niskayuna school sports helped launch her journalism career. Now a weekday morning anchor for CBS6, she’s returned home after reporting stints in Miami, Richmond, Elmira, and New York City, bringing big-market experience back to local viewers.
   

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📸 Around Niskayuna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Niskayuna

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Saturday April 25

• Glencliff Bottle Drive
  Rexford Fire House
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 23

• BH-BL Community Prom, 5;30-8:30pm, HS Cafeteria
  Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Csd Burnt Hills, NY 12027
• Family Story Time
  Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library , 475 Moe Rd , Clifton Park
  10:00 am
• Therapy Dogs for Teens
  Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library , 475 Moe Rd , Clifton Park
  4:30 pm
• Art Show & Ice Cream Social
  Arongen Elementary School Clifton Park, NY 12065
  6:00 pm
• Trivia Night — WHBC
  Wolf Hollow Brewing Company , 6882 Amsterdam Rd , Schenectady
  6:00 pm
• Shen Jazz Festival (Concert) - All HSE, HSW, and MS Jazz Bands
  HSE Auditorium
  6:30 pm
• TTOB Event: Book Discussion--The God of the Woods
  Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library , 475 Moe Rd , Clifton Park
  7:00 pm
• Read the Rainbow Book Club: The Court of the Dead
  Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library , 475 Moe Rd , Clifton Park
  7:30 pm

Friday April 24

• Jazz Fest Invitational - (HSE Jazz Ensemble)
  HSE Auditorium
  8:00 am
• Arbor Day Ceremony at Vale Cemetery
  Schenectady, NY Calendar , 905 State St. , Schenectady
  10:00 am
• Bronte Roman Jazz Duo
  Sofia's of Clifton Park , 54 Clifton Country Rd , Clifton Park
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can anyone recommend a HVAC guy to install a new central air unit.
  Not one of the big companies. Someone good who is reliable. (Nextdoor Mohawk Rd)
• If anyone is looking for any hardscaping jobs this year, give me a text at 518-847-2098.
  We do all paver walkways and patios and retaining walls. (Nextdoor Mohawk Rd)

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🗞 Nearby News

Schenectady

• Schenectady students to create time capsule to replace one from 1957 found in school wall (timesunion.com)
• Schenectady responders help man back from 890 jump threat, police say (dailygazette.com)
• Beach Boys announce Schenectady concert marking 60 years of Pet Sounds (timesunion.com)

Scotia

• Scotia residents face 6% tax hike after budget amendments, officials seek to curb spikes (cbs6albany.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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