🌱 Rotterdam family mourns David “Walter” Wood, beloved husband, father, and grandfather

What's up Rotterdam! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Rotterdam family mourns David “Walter” Wood, beloved husband, father, and grandfather

Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 59, low: 50.
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• In Memory: David 'Walter' W. Wood, Age 87 (myrye.com) — Rotterdam readers may recognize local resident Jennifer Wood, who is listed among the surviving family of David “Walter” Wood, an 87-year-old Oppenheim and longtime Rye resident who recently died after a car accident. His obituary recalls his Army service, decades with Con Edison, deep devotion to his wife Terri, love of the outdoors, and close ties with children and grandchildren.
   

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📸 Around Rotterdam

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rotterdam

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Wednesday May 13

• Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 →
  Holiday Inn Latham
  1:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• High School Spring Concert
  Schalmont Csd High School Auditorium
  7:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Grade 6 Concert
  Schalmont Csd High School Auditorium
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• School Budget & BOE Elections Vote
  Schalmont Csd HS Gym 1 Lobby
  6:00 am
• PreK-12 Art Show
  Schalmont Csd High School Gym 1
  7:30 am

Wednesday May 20

• Junior Awards Breakfast
  Schalmont Csd Schenectady, NY 12306
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Dags Basketball
  Union College 03-Viniar Pavillion-Basketball Courts
  6:00 pm
• Anaconda All Stars
  Union College 05-Memorial Field House
  6:00 pm
• Craig PTO Meeting
  Niskayuna Csd Schenectady, NY 12309
  6:30 pm
• Niskayuna Athletics Booster Club Meeting
  Niskayuna Csd https://meet.google.com/cdn-vbmh-qys
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Farmer's Market →
  Schenectady, NY Calendar Schenectady, NY 12305
  9:00 am
• Van Corlaer Book Fair & Ice Cream Social
  Schenectady City School District, 2310 Guilderland Ave, Schenectady
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Golub Corporation - Price Chopper Supermarkets posted a job opening for Janitor Utility Helper Ft in Schenectady. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Schenectady. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rotterdam here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Scotia

• Keuka College Expo Showcases Scholarship During a Weekend of Celebration • The KEUKA SUN (keukasun.com)
• Champions crowned at the 2026 Judo Senior National Competition (koat.com)

Schenectady

• Ex-Schenectady restaurant reopens as event venue (news10.com)
• Schenectady man gets 20 years for kidnapping, robbery (dailygazette.com)
• Chick-fil-A's new Latham location to open with free food (timesunion.com)

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Ok Rotterdam! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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