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🌱 How another VA clinic closure could affect Troy veterans’ access to care

Troy, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Troy! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How another VA clinic closure could affect Troy veterans’ access to care
  • See how a Troy runner helped Hartford start its season strong
  • Community remembers Patricia Ann Colloton, born in Troy, New York

Also on today's calendar: Vox Pop Live from DeFazio's and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gillibrand to visit former Schenectady VA clinic after closure draw scrutiny (cbs6albany.com) — Veterans in Troy may feel the impact of another regional VA clinic loss as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visits the recently closed Schenectady outpatient site to press federal officials for answers. With Troy’s own VA clinic having shut down in 2021, local veterans now face longer trips, fewer appointment slots, and more competition for care across the Capital Region.
   

• Hartford Men's Cross Country Place Fourth in 3rd Annual University of Hartford Invitational (hartfordhawks.com) — A University of Hartford cross country runner from Troy, N.Y., senior Trae McIntyre, helped his team secure fourth place at the season‑opening Hartford Invitational in Connecticut. McIntyre finished 26th overall in the 5K, contributing to a strong early‑season showing that coaches say sets up the Hawks for tougher 8K races ahead.
   

• Patricia Ann Colloton (villages-news.com) — The life of Patricia Ann Colloton, born in Troy is remembered with affection by family and friends after her passing at 77. Raised in Latham and long active in Capital Region schools and 4H, she later built a vibrant retirement life in Florida, cherishing summers on Lake George and leaving a legacy of kindness and creativity.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you need a contractor that does it all?
    And it's very reasonable. You'll help you pull permits. If you need them, does electrical plumbing, exterior work interior work, he does it all (Nextdoor Brunswick)
  • Free display cabinet
    https://nextdoor.com/for_sale_and_free/c90ef3ad-280f-43a7-aac3-1183a80c45eb?init_source=feed&share_platform=10&utm_campaign=1789217479057&share… (Nextdoor Central Lansingburgh)
  • Lithia posted a job opening for Dealership Accountant I in Troy. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(03302) 198 Hoosick Street in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watervliet

  • Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros (news10.com)
  • 23 Nominations to State and National Registers (newyorkalmanack.com)

Rensselaer

  • Rensselaer County Legislature votes to livestream regular meetings, public forums (troyrecord.com)
  • Kathy Hochul Ditches Ground Zero Ceremony for Pow-Wow With CNN and Wolf Blitzer (twitchy.com)

Albany

  • Pearlpalooza brings thousands to downtown Albany (news10.com)
  • Show Review: Lukas Nelson & Molly Tuttle at the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY (americanahighways.org)

Ok Troy! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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