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Spotted on the Albany calendar: Jay Medal Soirée
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In today's newsletter:
- How a sudden FSA firm shutdown hit Albany County workers' wallets
- How Dolly Parton's book program is shaping Capital Region kids' futures
- Albany man's 3D-printed "arsenal" brings 15-count conviction
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Albany County DA investigating defunct firm, took county funds (wamc.org) — Albany County officials are scrambling after an Albany-based firm that managed employee flexible spending accounts abruptly shut down, taking county funds and freezing workers' access to healthcare money. The district attorney has opened an investigation, while the county rushes to replace the company and restore full FSA balances for affected employees as early as next week. 
2. Dolly Parton's book program leaves lasting legacy in Capital Region (wnyt.com) — Families across Albany and the wider Capital Region are feeling Dolly Parton's impact through her Imagination Library, which now delivers free books to more than 15,000 local children before kindergarten. United Way leaders say the beloved program's future here depends heavily on ongoing donor support, with even small monthly gifts helping keep books flowing into kids' homes.
3. Albany man convicted on 15-count indictment for 3D printing firearms (news10.com) — An Albany man has been convicted on all 15 counts in a case involving 3D-printed firearms, following a 15‑month investigation led by New York State Police and the Albany County DA's office. Jurors found he was building an arsenal of unpermitted weapons in Albany homes, and he now faces a potential decades-long state prison sentence.
4. Albany man charged with grand larceny in Saratoga computer thefts (dailygazette.com) — An Albany man has been charged with second-degree grand larceny after State Police say he stole more than 140 computers, worth over $50,000, from his Saratoga County employer over several months. Investigators say he allegedly sold the devices for personal profit before surrendering to troopers and being arraigned in Malta Town Court.
5. PHOTOS: New Dominican-themed plane lands at Albany International Airport (news10.com) — A brightly painted JetBlue Airbus A320 celebrating Dominican culture made a brief stop at Albany International Airport this week, turning heads with its colorful livery. The "Quisqueya la Bluebella" design, created by Dominican artist Willy Gómez and chosen by public vote, features national symbols and cultural references meant to honor Dominican pride and community.
📸 Around Albany
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- 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 - 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
7:00 pm - Co-Creation Workshop →
Albany, NY Calendar Albany, NY 12207 - Common Council Caucus - Work Session →
Albany, NY Calendar, Common Council Chambers, 2nd Floor 24 Eagle Street, Albany
5:30 pm - Next Albany Job Fair: September 9, 2026 →
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport Area - Latham by IHG, 400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham
1:00 pm - I Don't Belong Here Tour →
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, 279 Madison Ave, Albany
5:00 pm - Annual Boat Cruise →
Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours, 141 Broadway, Albany
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
📣 Albany Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grades 1-6 New Student Orientation
Rensselaer City SD RCSD-1st-125-LGI (150)
10:00 am - D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) →
Empire Live, 93 N Pearl St, Albany
6:30 pm - East Greenbush Schools Night at the ValleyCats
Red Mill School Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180, USA
6:30 pm - Dive Presents: Helmet / Spirit In The Room/ Flatwounds →
Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave, Albany
7:30 pm - Teachers/Aides Return
Rensselaer City SD Rensselaer, NY 12144
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this anyone's cat?
It's on Clinton between lark and Henry johnson (Nextdoor New Albany) - The Vegetable Project team had the pleasure of meeting a few incoming Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School sixth graders at an open house just for them on Tuesday evening.
The team is so looking forward to meeting the rest of them. It's after-school Garden Club, heading into its 17th year, will be right after school… (Nextdoor New Albany)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ramp Agent in Albany. Apply here.
- Worldwide Flight Services posted a job opening for Ramp Agent in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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