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Hello Albany! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Albany plans to turn the nightlife lights back on
  • How Albany is intervening with at-risk youth before violence happens
  • U.S. Marshals seek Albany murder suspect; reward up to $10,000

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Albany nightlife economy council releases report (news10.com) — Albany residents are getting a detailed plan to revive the city's nightlife, with Mayor Dorcey Applyrs and her Nightlife Economy Council proposing new rules for vacant storefronts and more arts-focused events. The recommendations emphasize public safety, signature cultural experiences, and putting local venues and artists back at the center of Albany's evening scene.
   

2. City of Albany highlights youth violence prevention effort (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Albany officials are expanding a focused strategy to prevent youth violence as students head back to school, combining police, Trinity Alliance, and community partners. Through face-to-face "custom notifications," families are offered support like schooling help, jobs, and mental health services while being warned that gun violence will not be tolerated.
   

3. Fugitive wanted for murder in Albany, NY (newportdispatch.com) — Albany residents are being urged to help locate 19-year-old Jacqua Cowan, wanted on murder, conspiracy, and weapons charges in connection with a March shooting on Boenau Street. U.S. Marshals say he is armed and dangerous, has strong ties to Albany and Jersey City, and are offering up to $10,000 for tips leading to his arrest.
   

4. Tour de Valor: 200+mile bicycle journey for vets Oct. 23-24 (oneidadispatch.com) — A new 200-plus-mile Tour de Valor bike ride will set off Oct. 23–24 from the Albany County Veterans Service Bureau, raising awareness for veterans' mental health and peer support statewide. The continuous 22-hour journey to Long Island honors PFC Joseph Dwyer and spotlights local and state programs that connect Capital Region veterans, families, and caregivers with help and hope.
   

5. Family-owned manufacturing company receives $900K grant for Menands campus (news10.com) — Albany County is backing a major expansion at NSH USA's Menands campus with a $908,000 STAGE grant, supporting a $12 million project and 137 skilled manufacturing jobs. The new 18,000-square-foot facility will boost rail and advanced manufacturing work while adding energy-efficient, clean-technology features that strengthen the Capital Region's industrial base.
   

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    I'm new to this Nextdoor app I was looking to adopt some kittens and was told to download this app a there are a ton of nice people who rescue them… (Nextdoor West Hill)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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