🌱 Can the ValleyCats fix their pitching before Friday’s home game?
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In today's newsletter:
- Can the ValleyCats fix their pitching before Friday’s home game?
- See what’s new at Troy’s revamped Kinloch Park on the Eastside
- What new limits might Troy put on license plate reader cameras?
Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 67.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pitching struggles cost ValleyCats in home loss to Sussex County (timesunion.com) — Baseball fans in Troy saw the Tri-City ValleyCats drop another tight one at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, falling 9–8 to the Sussex County Miners despite a late grand slam. The loss keeps the ValleyCats in last place and highlights ongoing pitching woes, with one of the league’s worst ERAs. They’ll try to rebound at home Friday when they host the Ottawa Titans. 
2. Major renovations unveiled at Kinloch Park in Troy (news10.com) — Kinloch Park on Troy’s Eastside has just reopened after a major makeover, adding new playground equipment, a basketball court, better drainage, and fresh landscaping. City officials and neighbors gathered Thursday for a ribbon cutting, and kids immediately tested out the upgraded space. The project aims to make the long-problematic, swampy park safer, more modern, and more enjoyable for nearby families.
3. Troy residents debate proposal to limit use of Flock license plate reader cameras (cbs6albany.com) — Troy residents packed a public meeting Thursday to debate Local Law 3, which would sharply limit how long Flock license plate reader data is stored and how it’s shared. Supporters say the cameras help keep Troy safe, while critics worry about privacy, cybersecurity, and private companies handling sensitive data. The city is awaiting 60 days of data before voting on the proposal.
4. Troy woman sentenced for burglary, endangerment after high speed chase (news10.com) — A woman from Troy has been sentenced to state prison after admitting to a series of retail thefts in Bethlehem and Colonie and a high-speed chase that ended on soccer fields crowded with children. No one was injured, but prosecutors said the incident put 20 to 25 kids at risk. Her concurrent sentences cover both the burglary and reckless endangerment charges.
5. Capital Region community colleges hold symposium to discuss AI in classrooms (news10.com) — Hudson Valley Community College in Troy just hosted a regional symposium where five Capital Region community colleges dug into how artificial intelligence is reshaping college classrooms. Educators focused on responsible use, course design, ethics, and academic integrity as AI tools become more common. Organizers say SUNY is ramping up support to help students, faculty, and staff learn and integrate AI effectively.
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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
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Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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WJSHS Community Showcase
Watervliet City SD Watervliet, NY 12189
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Senior Prom
Bell Top School Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel by IHG, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, United States
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Secondary Band Concert
Brunswick Csd (Brittonkill) Troy, NY 12180
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Regents Exams
Watervliet City SD Watervliet, NY 12189 -
Elementary All City Rehearsal
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
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Board of Education Meeting
Watervliet City SD Watervliet, NY 12189
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PTSA Meeting
Brunswick Csd (Brittonkill) LGI
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1/2 of Classes for grades 6-12
Brunswick Csd (Brittonkill) Troy, NY 12180
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PK4 & K Early Dismissal (Kindergarten Orientation)
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
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Tech Help with Ms. Sherry →
Menands Public Library, 4 N Lyons Ave, Menands
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WJSHS Community Showcase
Watervliet City SD Watervliet, NY 12189
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Senior Prom
Bell Top School Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel by IHG, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY, United States
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
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