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Rotterdam, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Rotterdam! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did ex-Schalmont stars topple their old team in Rotterdam?
- Rotterdam-raised priest takes charge of four nearby parishes this Sunday
- Rotterdam native soldier remembered through fundraiser for grieving military families
Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
- Monday: Windy with a shower in places, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A homecoming to remember: Ex-Schalmont boys' soccer players lead Averill Park past the Sabres (timesunion.com) — Averill Park’s boys’ soccer team edged Schalmont 1-0 on Thursday night in Rotterdam, with two former Schalmont standouts returning as Averill Park’s coaching duo. The emotional matchup at Schalmont’s home field highlighted deep local ties, as current Sabres coach Vito Urbano faced his former players in a tightly contested game decided just before halftime. 
• Father 'Nate' tries to embody fatherhood as pastor (dailygazette.com) — A local Mohonasen High School graduate who grew up in Rotterdam is now officially taking the helm of four Catholic parishes centered in nearby Amsterdam, while remaining close to his parents in town. Father Nathaniel “Nate” Resila’s installation Mass is set for Sunday afternoon, and parish leaders say his deep roots and approachable style are strengthening connections across Montgomery County congregations.
• John Grassia III's family honor him at fundraiser for military families (wnyt.com) — Family and friends are honoring Chief Warrant Officer John Grassia III, who grew up in Rotterdam and died in a 2024 military helicopter crash, through a fundraiser supporting military families coping with loss. At a golf event held in his name, relatives shared personal memories and described how donations will help keep his legacy of service alive for others facing similar tragedies.
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★ Featured events ★
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Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham →
400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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ARTventures: Halloween Clay Creations →
Rotterdam Branch Library, 1100 N. Westcott Road, Rotterdam
4:00 pm -
Red Cross Blood Drive
High School Gym 2
2:30 pm -
Pre-K Open House
Schalmont Csd Schenectady, NY 12306
6:00 pm -
HS Flag Football Game
Schalmont High School Schenectady, NY 12306
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Thursday October 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Meet - Girls Varsity Cross Country →
Central Park, Schenectady
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Meet - Boys Varsity Cross Country →
Central Park, Schenectady
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Sabbath School →
9 Swan Street, Schenectady
10:00 am -
Button Birds- Crow →
Thrifty Connections, 158 Lafayette Street, Schenectady
10:00 am -
Acting Class With Patrick White →
The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay Street, Schenectady
10:00 am -
Book A Librarian →
Woodlawn Branch Library, 2 Sanford Street, Schenectady
10:00 am -
Shabbat Service →
436 Franklin St., Schenectady
10:30 am -
Family Story Time →
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Main Library, 99 Clinton Street, Schenectady
10:30 am
Saturday October 3
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Schenectady. Apply here.
- Royal DSM posted a job opening for Associate Manager, Quality Assurance in Schenectady. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rotterdam here.
🗞 Nearby News
Schenectady
- Schenectady teen charged after stolen car pursuit, crashes on Route 7 (wnyt.com)
- Torres shows his skill in Ragtime Open win (dailygazette.com)
- Ellis Medicine set to host community forum on future of Schenectady health care (cbs6albany.com)
Glenville
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