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🌱 Guilderland boy’s death sparks protests over restaurant’s anti-Muslim Facebook comment

Guilderland, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Guilderland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Guilderland boy’s death sparks protests over restaurant’s anti-Muslim Facebook comment
  • How a former Guilderland star ended up leading rival Shen hoops

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Albany! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has more lives than a cat? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Taste of Italy condemned for comments after boy's death (timesunion.com) — A 7-year-old autistic boy from Guilderland, Harbe Nagi, died after wandering from a Menands home, and his death sparked controversy when Latham restaurant Taste of Italy’s Facebook account posted anti-Muslim comments. The owners, who also run beauty businesses including a Guilderland location, now face protests, boycott calls, and public backlash as they apologize and dispute who wrote the post.
   

• Former Guilderland, Siena star Andrew Platek eager to step into new role as Shen boys basketball head coach (news10.com) — Guilderland basketball alum Andrew Platek, who starred for the Dutchmen before playing at North Carolina and Siena, is taking over as head coach of Shenendehowa boys basketball. Now living his unexpected second act in coaching, he’s bringing an up-tempo style, player-development focus, and ties to NBA pro Kevin Huerter as he prepares to eventually face his alma mater on the court.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Colonie

  • Driver charged after crash on Columbia Street Extension in Colonie (news10.com)
  • Hooters Closing Every Location In New York State (hudsonvalleypost.com)
  • Taste of Italy reopens day after firestorm over anti-Muslim comment prompted closure (timesunion.com)

Albany

  • Senior Java Developer - Maagsoft Inc. - Albany, NY, US (dice.com)

Ok Guilderland! 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: A frog. Its croaks all day (Thank you Janice W. for sending it in!)
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