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In today's newsletter:
- How a new Pine Hills cafe fits Albany County's big campus plans
- What led to felony gun and DWI charges on Albany's Thruway?
- Which classic films are lighting up Albany's West Capitol Park?
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Intervals of bright sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Thursday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Family owned cafe opens on former St. Rose Campus (news10.com) — A new family-run cafe, Cindy B's, has opened inside the former St. Rose Campus athletic center in Albany's Pine Hills neighborhood, part of Albany County's push to revitalize the site. County Executive Dan McCoy says more businesses are coming to help cover unexpected campus repair costs exceeding $10 million, while the cafe aims to become a welcoming community gathering spot. 
2. Man arrested on weapons and DWI charges in Albany, NY (newportdispatch.com) — State police say a Schenectady man was stopped on the Thruway in Albany, failed sobriety tests, and was found with a loaded handgun and high‑capacity magazine. He's been arraigned in Albany City Court, is being held in Albany County Jail without bail, and is due back in court on August 20.
3. Free classic film series to kick off in Albany (news10.com) — Free, family-friendly classic movies are coming to West Capitol Park in Albany starting this Wednesday, with screenings on three consecutive Wednesday nights through early September. Films begin at 8 p.m., attendees should bring chairs or blankets, and free popcorn will be provided, with several nearby parking lots offering free parking after 5 p.m.
4. Preview of the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council public hearing (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Albany residents can attend a state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council public hearing tonight at The Love Albany Center on Kate Street, with comments accepted only in person. The council, created by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is tracking New York's goal to cut child poverty in half within a decade and will take local testimony from 6–8 p.m.
5. Runway reopens after plane makes emergency landing at Harrisburg International Airport (local21news.com) — An American Eagle flight bound for Albany from Arlington, VA made an emergency landing at Harrisburg International Airport Monday night after smoke was reported in the cabin, briefly closing a runway. All passengers exited safely and were bused to the terminal, and the runway has since reopened while officials continue investigating the incident.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany
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- UREC Board Meeting →
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. Hybrid – 194 Livingston Avenue and via Zoom
5:30 pm - Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee - Common Council →
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5:30 pm - Freedom and Opportunity: the Revolution and Beyond
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
5:00 pm - Drawn To Art - Workshop at UREC
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
2:00 pm - International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. Virtual - Black August Block Party
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
3:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Menands School Albany, NY 12204
6:30 pm - CRAFT NIGHT at The Myers Residence
Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, 194 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Summer Concert Series: Village Community Night →
Ganser-Smith Memorial Park, 53 Menand Rd, Menands
6:00 pm - HS Fall Sports Begins
South Colonie Csd Albany, NY 12205 - Tech Help with Ms. Sherry →
Menands Public Library, 4 N Lyons Ave, Menands
11:00 am - Board of Education Meeting
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Steve Caporizzo Pet Connection/Teresa Ann
This sweet little one showed up in Schenectady's Upper Union Street neighborhood earlier this summer. Took about a month to be able to get relatively… (Nextdoor Ontario Street) - My maple trees have a major problem, black spots on the leaves and they are curling up and dying and falling off.
I recall someone mentioned this a few weeks ago. So what's going on with them, and should we be doing something. Anyone know if this is just the… (Nextdoor New Albany)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Albany. Apply here.
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