🌱 Witnesses report disturbing incident on Dunn Memorial Bridge in Rensselaer

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In today's newsletter:

• Witnesses report disturbing incident on Dunn Memorial Bridge in Rensselaer
• How a new HVCC trustee from Troy could influence Rensselaer County

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 54 and low of 38 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Massachusetts man has gone missing, possibly jumped from bridge (fallriverreporter.com) — A search is underway after a car linked to a missing Massachusetts man was found stopped on the Dunn Memorial Bridge in Rensselaer, where witnesses reported seeing someone jump into the Hudson River. Authorities have not recovered a body, and the case remains open. Residents are reminded that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential help anytime.
   

• HVCC announces new board of trustees appointee (troyrecord.com) — Hudson Valley Community College’s board is getting a new member appointed by the Rensselaer County Legislature, former Troy Mayor and HVCC alumnus Harry Tutunjian, whose term runs through 2029. His mix of public service and business experience is expected to shape decisions that affect students and residents across Rensselaer County.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rensselaer

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Thursday April 23

• District-wide String Festival #1 (BT/GM)
  Columbia High School , 962 Luther Rd , East Greenbush
  7:00 pm

Friday April 24

• District-wide String Festival #2 (Genet/RM/DPS)
  Columbia High School , 962 Luther Rd , East Greenbush
  7:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• Alumni Association Hall of Fame Dinner
  Franklin Terrace Ballroom , 126 Campbell Ave #5726 , Troy
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Family Storytime!
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush
  10:00 am
• lax: G/Modified
  Mechanicville High School
  4:30 pm
• trck: B/Modified
  Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Senior High School
  4:30 pm
• trck: G/Modified
  Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Senior High School
  4:30 pm
• Let's Make: Recycled Bird Feeders (Ages 5-11)
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush
  4:30 pm
• Tax & Estate Planning Workshops for Adults Age 55+
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush
  5:00 pm
• Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Common Council
  Albany, NY Calendar Albany, NY 12207
  5:30 pm
• City of Albany Bar Trivia
  Albany, NY Calendar , 351 Hudson Ave , Albany
  6:00 pm
• The Librarians Movie
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• David came right over to look at my property for an estimate for property cleanup, landscaping etc.
  He was professional and I trust he will do an amazing job for us (Nextdoor Lower North Greenbush)
• Had another great visit from Eric Lawrence today.
  He fixed my hot water heater promptly. Best Experience ever. (Nextdoor Hampton Manor)

• Garelick Farms posted a job opening for 1st Shift Utility Worker in Rensselaer. Apply here.
• Guru Schools posted a job opening for CMS Project Assistant in Rensselaer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rensselaer here.

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🗞 Nearby News

East Greenbush

• Jersey Mike's opening in North Greenbush, Hudson (news10.com)
• Comic book stores around the Capital Region (news10.com)
• Patriot League Announces M-F Athletic Outdoor Track and Field Weekly Honors (4.21.26) (patriotleague.org)

Albany

• City of Albany completes 10-day pothole repair initiative (news10.com)
• Black Bear Climbs Tree in Albany, Released in Catskills (wibx950.com)
• N.Y. state ethics panel's executive director discusses lobbying in Albany (spectrumlocalnews.com)

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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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