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Also on today's calendar: The Albany Job Fair: September 9, 2026 and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Mantello, DeWolf remind motorists to drive safely as school year begins (troyrecord.com) — Troy's mayor and police chief are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert as Troy City School District and Lansingburgh schools reopen this week, bringing heavier traffic and more children on local streets. They outline specific tips for navigating school zones, buses, and crosswalks so families, students, and commuters can get around the Collar City safely.
2. Ballston Spa boys' soccer wins — Saturday's Section 2 scores (leaderherald.com) — Troy High boys' soccer opened the season with a tough 6–0 loss to Amsterdam in Saturday's non-league action, as Ethan Ackerman scored twice for the Rams. The roundup also highlights wins by Ballston Spa, Northville, Corinth, Bolton/Warrensburg, and Peru in other Section 2 boys' soccer games.
3. Duty Calls: La Salle cadet leads 'Calling All Heroes' 9/11 tribute (timesunion.com) — A Troy-based La Salle Institute cadet is inviting the community to a "Calling All Heroes" 9/11 tribute Thursday at the school's football field, honoring veterans and first responders. The piece also highlights additional regional remembrance events in Schuylerville and a tractor pull fundraiser in Schaghticoke supporting disabled veterans later in September.
4. Saying goodbye to Summer, welcoming Fall across the Capital Region (news10.com) — Labor Day in Troy brought union families to Joseph Bruno Stadium for a free cookout that doubled as a food drive for local pantries. Nearby, Engelke Farm kicked off its busy fall season with hayrides, corn mazes, and mums, while Schenectady ice cream fans savored one last summer cone before Fat Boys closed for the season.
5. How "Uncle Sam" Became America's Enduring National Symbol (amac.us) — Troy's own Samuel Wilson, a local meat packer during the War of 1812, is widely credited as the inspiration for the national symbol Uncle Sam. The story traces how a Troy nickname and a local newspaper reference evolved into the iconic figure seen on recruitment posters and in American culture today.
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