🌱 How close will Saratoga’s new Code Blue shelter be to neighbors?

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In today's newsletter:

• How close will Saratoga’s new Code Blue shelter be to neighbors?
• Riley Green is set to bring his 2026 tour to SPAC
• How did top college crews fare on Fish Creek this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: April 22, 2026 and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Why some residents pushing for reconsideration of Code Blue Shelter in Saratoga Springs (news10.com) — Neighbors near Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs are pushing back against a new permanent Code Blue homeless shelter planned just 800 feet from their homes, citing safety and overconcentration of services. County leaders, including Mayor John Safford, argue the 70–75 bed facility is essential for safer, more stable care. Financing details are set for discussion at Tuesday’s county Board of Supervisors meeting.
   

• 'This Hurts Me' — Riley Green Changes Lyrics To 'Hell Of A Way To Go' For Volunteer Fans At Nashville Show (whiskeyriff.com) — Country singer Riley Green is bringing his Cowboy As It Gets tour to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 19, 2026, giving local fans a chance to see his hit “Hell of a Way to Go” live. At a recent Nashville show he even tweaked the song’s football lyrics for Volunteer fans, hinting at the playful energy he’ll bring to SPAC.
   

• No. 9 women's rowing races in New York State Collegiate Championships (hamilton.edu) — A major collegiate rowing regatta brought top Division I and III crews to Fish Creek in Saratoga Springs, where Hamilton College’s women placed sixth in the varsity eight grand final and logged several strong finishes in other boats. Local fans just saw nationally ranked programs like Colgate, Marist, Smith, William Smith, Ithaca, and Skidmore battle it out on home waters.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saratoga Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday April 22

• Next Albany Job Fair: April 22, 2026
  Holiday Inn Express GPS Address: 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham NY 12110,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday April 21

• Regular City Council Meeting
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  7:00 pm

Wednesday April 22

• Music and Movement In-Person
  Dutcher Community Room
  9:30 am
• Design Review Board Meeting
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar , 474 Broadway Suite 8 , Saratoga Springs
  6:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election In-Person
  Saratoga Springs Public Library Dutcher Community Room
• Elementary Grade 5 Band & SSHS Jazz Band Concert
  Maple Avenue Middle School , 515 Maple Ave , Saratoga Springs
  2:30 pm
• Planning Board Meeting
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar , 474 Broadway Suite 8 , Saratoga Springs
  6:00 pm
• 90th Anniversary Saratoga Lake Association Happy Hour
  Carson's Woodside Tavern 57 State Route 9P
  6:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Canfield Reserved
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Saturday April 25

• Casino Reserved
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday April 21

• Handcraft Meet Up Online
  Saratoga Springs Public Library , 49 Henry Street , Saratoga Springs
  12:00 pm
• Farmland Protection Committee Meeting at 7 PM
  Ballston, NY Calendar , 323 Charlton Road , Ballston Spa
  7:00 pm

Wednesday April 22

• Music and Movement In-Person
  Dutcher Community Room
  9:30 am

Thursday April 23

• BH-BL Community Prom, 5;30-8:30pm, HS Cafeteria
  HS Cafeteria Burnt Hills, NY 12027

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Giving a big shout out to Mr.
  Rooter Plumbing. I can always count on John to be knowledgeable, and honest. 518-639-9740 (Nextdoor Milton/Rowland/Grand/Adam)
• I have sort of an interesting project.
  I had a new concrete walkway installed and I like it but would like to make it more Japanese looking (I have Japanese type gardens in front). I think… (Nextdoor West Side/Beekman Arts)

• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Gate Agent in Saratoga Springs. Apply here.
• Delaware North Companies posted a job opening for Front Desk Clerk and Night Auditor, The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ballston Spa

• Ballston Spa team headed to Houston for world championship, fundraising before April 28 (cbs6albany.com)
• Ballston Spa specialty bakery closing storefront (news10.com)

Malta

• Ballston Spa Grand Slam softball tournament recap (news10.com)
• Capital Region drive-ins set opening dates for 2026 season (news10.com)
• FBI Searches Barbershops Tied to Federico Family in Albany Area (hoodline.com)

Wilton

• Wilton man charged with felony criminal mischief (poststar.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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