🌱 Ex-Albany cop from Wynantskill admits cocaine charge after Rensselaer raid

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• Ex-Albany cop from Wynantskill admits cocaine charge after Rensselaer raid

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham.

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• Sunday: Rain, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Rain, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Albany Ex-Cop Who Was Slinging Cocaine Cuts Plea Deal: Authorities (dailyvoice.com) — A former Albany police officer from Wynantskill has taken a plea deal after state police found more than four ounces of cocaine in his Rensselaer home, according to the Rensselaer County district attorney. He pleaded guilty to second-degree drug possession, lost his job, and faces a proposed six-year prison term, with sentencing set for November 16.
   

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Saturday October 3

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Sunday September 27

• Sunday Worship →
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  Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut St, Albany
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  East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush
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  Emack and Bolio's, 366 Delaware Avenue, Albany
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  East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush
  2:30 pm
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  Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut St, Albany
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• Hi all.
  I have a small house cleaning company and I’m looking to hire 1 part time cleaner. Reliable vehicle is a must. Message me if you’re interested (Nextdoor Valley View Boulevard)

• Northeast Grocery, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Rensselaer. Apply here.
• SmartStyle Salons posted a job opening for Salon Manager in Rensselaer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rensselaer here.

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🗞 Nearby News

East Greenbush

• Rensselaer County kratom ban awaits county executive's decision (wnyt.com)

Albany

• The 9 Albany, New York Delis Where $12 Still Buys A Sandwich Worth Driving For (takingthekids.com)
• Albany County hosts car seat check, traffic safety show (cbs6albany.com)
• Aircraft slides off Albany International Airport runway Saturday (dailygazette.com)

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