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  46. <description><![CDATA[DINOS ALIVE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Following highly successful runs of Van Gogh and Claude Monet immersive experiences at Schenectady’s Armory Studios, Exhibition Hub in partnership with Fever presents its next exhibit, “Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience.” “Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience” uses more than 80 highly accurate animatronic dinosaur models, immersive projection technology, virtual reality, theatrical [&#8230;]]]></description>
  47. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DINOS ALIVE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Following highly successful runs of Van Gogh and Claude Monet immersive experiences at Schenectady’s Armory Studios, Exhibition Hub in partnership with Fever presents its next exhibit, “Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience.” “Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience” uses more than 80 highly accurate animatronic dinosaur models, immersive projection technology, virtual reality, theatrical lighting, elaborate scenery, and hands-on activities to create an unforgettable journey back to the days of the dinosaurs that will thrill all ages. Highly educational, immersive, and interactive, “Dinos Alive” showcases some of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the planet, including the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex, Apatosaurus, and the fierce Spinosaurus. Visitors can mix it up with the dinosaurs as well, coloring them every shade of the rainbow, racing a Velociraptor to see who’s fastest, engaging in multiple selfie opportunities, and even riding a dinosaur. Along with its vast installation of animatronic dinosaurs that chronicle all three periods in the Mesozoic era, “Dinos Alive” also boasts a 2,500-square-foot virtual aquarium where guests can dive into the deep sea and interact with Jurassic sea giants in their natural habitat. The 60-75-minute experience also offers educators an opportunity to enrich their classes through K-12 educational materials aligned to state standards. “Dinos Alive” is designed to cater to visitors of all ages. Children can enjoy an interactive space where they play the role of a paleontologist and engage with iconic dinosaurs. Group discounts make it an ideal family activity, providing an immersive and educational experience for everyone. Those interested in booking school groups or corporate events can contact groups1@exhibitionhub.com for more details. To ensure easy access to “Dinos Alive,” Schenectady County has reserved over 200 FREE parking spaces located at the rear entrance to the Armory, providing direct access to the experience. Plenty of designated ADA parking is also available. For ticket sales and additional information, visit https://dinosaliveexhibit.com/schenectady/?cp_landing_term=city_selector&amp;cp_landing=city_selector</p>
  48. <p>STATE PARKS CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE: 2024 marks the centennial of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. To celebrate, we invite you to take on the Centennial Challenge! We’ve come up with a list of 100 activities to give you a chance to get outdoors and discover our state parks, to learn more about our New York State history at our historic sites, and to give back to preserve all our properties for the next generation. Not sure you can complete all 100 activities in a year? That’s okay! The goal is to complete 24, after which you’ll earn a commemorative Centennial prize, as well as an entry into a random drawing for one of 24 three-year Empire Passes and a Centennial swag bag! Earn more than 24 points? You’ll receive one (1) extra entry into our promotional giveaway for every extra ten (10) points you earn! Keep track of your Centennial Challenge with either the Goosechase app, available on your iPhone or Android app store, or our handy checklist that you can download or pick up at any local state park or historic site. Challenge submissions will be accepted from January 1, 2024 to January 10, 2025. Winners of the promotional giveaway will be announced the week of January 13, 2025. For more information visit our website at https://www.parks.ny.gov/100/challenge/</p>
  49. <p>INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Bennington Museum Curatorial Internship is open for applications through May 15. The Curatorial Internship will provide paid summer learning opportunities for Southern Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU- includes MAUHS and Arlington High School) and Southwest Tech (SWT) students. The program is designed to be flexible to accommodate a student&#8217;s specific skill set. While curatorial projects may be a primary focus, interns will be encouraged to try out all aspects of non-profit administration, from collaborating with Marketing to communicate what they learn through addendums to the Museum newsletter, to helping to lead one of the Museum&#8217;s Education programs. This internship provides a bespoke and multi-faceted opportunity to make connections with museum professionals, and to gain valuable experience bringing specific projects to completion under the guidance of Bennington Museum staff. Bennington Museum encourages all MAUHS rising juniors and seniors to apply for this position, even if they aren&#8217;t entirely clear about what working at a Museum entails. The position will run for approximately two months during the summer, with the intern reporting for around 26 hours of work each week and earning standard Vermont minimum wage. Visit benningtonmuseum.org to learn more and apply.</p>
  50. <p>FOOD DRIVE: The Troy chapter of Disabled American Veterans is holding a food drive through May 30 for the Albany Veterans Hospital food pantry. All non-perishable food items are welcome (no glass containers). Donations can be dropped off at the Lansingburgh Veterans Club, 777 1st Ave, Troy between noon and 5pm. For more information contact Commander Joe Simonik at joesimonik@gmail.com.</p>
  51. <p>ART EXHIBITION: Hudson Hall announces a solo art exhibition by artist and acclaimed director, Michael Lindsay-Hogg. The exhibition will be at Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, on display from April 20 to June 2. Special events during this exhibition include an opening reception on April 20 from 5-7pm, and a screening of “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” on May 4 at 7pm preceded by a Q&amp;A with Lindsay-Hogg and musician Melissa Auf der Maur.</p>
  52. <p>FARMERS’ SURVEY: Cornell Cooperative Extension invites all local farmers to participate in the 2024 Farmland Rental Rate Survey. The survey is conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension and funded by New York Farm Viability Institute. It covers land rental rates, custom harvest fees, and more. Your anonymity is guaranteed. Why Participate? 1. Informed Decision-Making: By sharing your experiences, you contribute to a comprehensive understanding of land rental rates and custom harvest fees. This knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions for your farm or business. 2. Market Insights: The survey results will serve as a benchmark for rental rates and custom services. Stay ahead of the curve by knowing the prevailing trends in your region. 3. Support Sustainable Agriculture: Your input directly impacts the viability of New York’s farms. Fair rental rates and transparent custom harvest fees benefit everyone involved. The survey is available at https://farmbusiness.cornell.edu/cashrates/.</p>
  53. <p>FIELD OF FLAGS: The Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes are offering American Flags for sponsorship, for a Field of Flags that will be on display from May 16 to June 1 Latham-Colonie K of C Council #3394. The Flags will honor your Military loved one (those who have served and those presently serving). A small plaque on each flag will designate the Sponsor and Honoree. The flags are 3’x5’, nylon with embroidered stars, and offered for $30.00 each. At the conclusion of each display, all flags are taken down and, if requested, returned to the Sponsor. Any flags not picked up will become the property of the Knights of Columbus/Columbiettes and offered for Sponsorship at the next “Field of Flags” event. At this time, 25 flags are available for sponsorship so order early! Information and Order forms can be obtained by contacting Kathy Majer by email at klmajer@outlook.com.</p>
  54. <p>YOUTH ARCHERY LEAGUE AND COMPETITION: Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Schaghticoke Fair, Pleasantdale Rod &amp; Gun Club, and Castleton Fish &amp; Game Club to offer a competitive Archery League for Rensselaer County youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2024) and older. Beginner and seasoned archers are welcome, all equipment will be provided. The 4-H archery program teaches youth shooting sports safety through positive youth development. This program is partially funded by the Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Children and Family Services. Pre-registration is required, at: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIO. Youth must participate in at least two of the practices to attend the archery league contest on June 8th . There is a participation fee of $10.00 per youth. Practice dates: April 27 from 1pm – 4pm at the Schaghticoke Fair Indoor Arena (67 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke), May 11 from 1pm – 4pm at the Castleton Fish &amp; Game Club (Fish &amp; Game Rd, Castleton on Hudson), May 18 from 9am – noon at the Pleasantdale Rod &amp; Gun Club (205 Haughney Rd, Troy), and June 1 from 1pm – 4pm at the Castleton Fish &amp; Game Club. The Archery League Contest is June 8 beginning at 9am at the Pleasantdale Rod &amp; Gun Club. For more information about this and other programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, please call 518-272-4210. No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate or receive information based on their ability to pay. If you have special needs or food allergies, please let us know at the time of your registration.</p>
  55. <p>INTERNATIONAL CUISINE GALA REGISTRATION OPEN: The World Awareness Children’s Museum will be celebrating their biggest event of the year &#8211; the International Cuisine Dinner &amp; Auction &#8211; on May 19, 4:30 to 8:30pm at The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls. This annual event features some of the area’s best restaurants, allowing guests to experience a variety of international foods and flavors while also benefiting a family-centric institution in the community. This program, now in its 34th year, will also feature a raffle, live auction, and silent auction with dozens of items available donated from charitable local businesses, individuals, and organizations. Over 200 guests join the museum each year to celebrate this momentous occasion. Guests are encouraged to dress in black tie attire this year. Those interested in attending can visit wacm.ticketleap.com/gala2024/ to pick up their tickets. All inquiries can contact megan@worldchildrensmuseum.org or call 518-793-2773 with any questions.</p>
  56. <p>TRIP TO ITALY: The Academy for Lifelong Learning of Saratoga invites you to “Tuscan Treasures: Art, Food and Wine from Lucca to Florence” November 10-18, 2024. Tuscany is an enchanting medley of Renaissance cities, rolling hills and terraced vineyards. This very special region offers a quintessential Italian experience. From olive groves and cypress alleys to the romantic villages perched on rocky outcrops, the landscape here has become a symbol of the country as a whole. Its olives, wines, truffles and cheeses combine in a rich culinary tradition that makes dining a pleasure all its own. We will spend three nights in Lucca and four in Florence. Special features include wine tastings, lunch at a Tuscan farm, a cooking class preparing a three course dinner, guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and visit to the Accademia to view the renowned David. The double occupancy price for air and land is $5775. For additional information, contact goedventures@gmail.com.</p>
  57. <p>CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Troy City Council meetings are held at 7 pm on the first Thursday of every month in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 433 River St. in Troy. At the monthly Regular meetings, Troy residents can discuss any issue related to the City of Troy. Past meetings can be viewed on the City Council’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/troycitycouncil. More information is available online at troyny.gov.</p>
  58. <p>OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is held outdoors in the streets Downtown area every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm from May through October and features over 100 vendors. Free parking is available in the City&#8217;s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.</p>
  59. <p>SYCAWAY SENIORS: Need a diversion in your life? Food, fun and friends await you. Bring a friend or neighbor to the Sycaway Seniors group. Members live all over Rensselaer County, not just Sycaway. We meet the first and third Mondays each month at 18 Keyes Lane, at the Brunswick Community Center from noon to 3 p.m. Bring your own lunch. We supply dessert and drinks. Nancy McCloskey of Brunswick is our President. She can be reached at 518 279-0847. Dues are $10 yearly. Stop in for a visit, all are welcome. Bingo and 50/50 are held at each meeting. Cards are only three for $2. Hope to see you there.</p>
  60. <p>SINGERS WANTED: Capital Community Voices, a non-auditioning mixed chorus, is seeking new members in all voice parts. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights from 7 pm to 9 pm at Green Meadow Elementary School, Castleton-on-Hudson. Singers will be preparing for a May 4th concert: Dream a World. For more information call 518-370-5434.</p>
  61. <p>COMMUNITY MEAL: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., located at 21 First St. in Troy, serves a weekly community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday. It is a free-of-charge, to-go dinner provided for YWCA residents as well as anyone in the community. All are welcome to join us each week for a free, nutritious cooked meal. Meals are prepared by a variety of volunteers including but not limited to YWCA-GCR staff, residents, community members and students. Residents are encouraged to participate in preparation of the meals and will be assisted by staff in menu planning, shopping and time management. We serve an average of 75 people per week. The YWCA-GCR also partners with community organizations to set up booths at weekly Community Meal to advertise, promote and engage guests in services. Residents and community members can call the YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 to find out Tuesday&#8217;s menu. More information about this program is available online at www.ywca-gcr.org.</p>
  62. <p>SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP: The “Further Along Survivors of Suicide” Monthly Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month. The group is structured to meet the needs of people who have lost a loved one to suicide and who are approximately 18-24 months past the date of their loss. It is not designed for someone who is recently bereaved. Facilitators are peers who have attended AFSP’s (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention &#8211; AFSP.org) “Facilitating a Suicide Bereavement Support Group” training. There is no charge, but we encourage people to bring a treat to share or a book that would help someone else on their healing journey that we can include in our lending library. For more information, please email David Grapka at Furtheralongsos@gmail.com. For more information on AFSP, please visit AFSP.org or contact Sandra Goldmeer Sandra Goldmeer, Area Director, Capital Region New York at sgoldmeer@afsp.org or 518.791.1544.</p>
  63. <p>POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors typically hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.</p>
  64. <p>ICC BINGO: The Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation hosts Bingo night on Tuesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. at 1450 Fifth Avenue, Troy. Food and beverages will be sold.</p>
  65. <p>GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: Grafton Merrymakers will keep you updated when our next meeting will take place. If you have any questions please call Betty Jean at 518-272-8624. The Grafton Merrymakers typically meet on the second Wednesday of each month from March through November at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road in Grafton. If you are interested in joining the Merrymakers please come to a meeting, or call the senior center Monday &#8211; Friday from 9 a.m. &#8211; 3 p.m. at 518-279-3413.</p>
  66. <p>MINDFULNESS PRACTICE GROUP: Meeting Format: Includes walking meditation and sitting meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh; all are welcome –meditation instruction available. Schedule: Wednesday evenings &#8212; 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Location: RPI&#8217;s Newman Center Hospitality House&#8211;4 Sherry Rd. in Troy&#8211; a white 2-story residential building about 30 yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Cost: Free. Contact: (518) 271-6949 or (518) 273-1851 for more information.</p>
  67. <p>MEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: NY Capital Region Men to Men Cancer Support Group meets the third Wednesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Hope Club, 1 Penny Lane, Latham. Come-share experiences and receive understanding and encouragement from men and their loved ones in dealing with cancer. For more information, please contact the ACS Hope Club at 518-220-6960.</p>
  68. <p>PITTSTOWN SENIORS: The town of Pittstown Seniors hold their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month starting with a covered dish luncheon at noon. T.O.P.S meetings are held at the Raymertown Fire House on Mason Lane. All seniors 55 or over are invited to attend.</p>
  69. <p>CAPITAL VIEW TOASTMASTERS CLUB: It is more than just public speaking, Learn a variety of communication and leadership skills. Capital View Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the East Greenbush Library. Contact capitalview.toastmastersclubs.org.</p>
  70. <p>YOUTH ROBOTICS CLUB: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H is starting a 4-H Robotics Club with 4-H Volunteer and Arduino Robotics guru Ray Martin. The Robotics Club will meet generally the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building, 61 State Street, Troy. 2nd Floor. Youth ages 12 and older with a strong interest in coding are encouraged to sign up! The club will be primarily working with Arduino boards, but also using 4-H Adafruit products connecting plant and soil sciences with technology. Space is limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Kandis Freer at 518-272-4210 ext. 106. No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate or receive information based on their abilities. If you need any accommodations please let us know at the time of registration.</p>
  71. <p>TROY CENTER: Everyone is welcome to sing along with entertainer Bob Marcello as he performs the greatest songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s at Troy Center. All families and friends are welcome to this free monthly engagement. Bob will perform the first Thursday of every month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Troy Center is located at 49 Marvin Avenue in Troy. Please contact Billejo Sass at 518-273-6646 or by email at bsass@troycenter.net for more information.</p>
  72. <p>FREE COMMUNITY DINNERS: The second Thursday of every month a free community dinner is served in the city of Rensselaer from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. In an ecumenical partnership, Hope Lutheran Church of North Greenbush, and Rensselaer Presbyterian Church, 34 Broadway have combined and created Hopes Kitchen.</p>
  73. <p>SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening at 35 State St. in Troy, dozens of volunteers set up a large number of tables for Sidewalk Warriors’ weekly distribution. At these tables, visitors can find hot foods, sandwiches, produce, pantry items and essentials. The group often provides special distributions such as towels, linens, pillows, winter boots, underwear, socks or laundry detergent. The folks who attend the distribution may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, or they may simply be running short on resources at the end of the month. Set up for the weekly Sidewalk Warriors distribution events begins at 5 p.m. each Thursday, and volunteers begin serving at 6 p.m., no matter what the weather. More information about Sidewalk Warriors Troy is available online at www.sidewalkwarriorstroy.com and www.facebook.com/sidewalkwarriorstroy.</p>
  74. <p>BINGO: Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073, located at 683 Columbia Turnpike, hosts Bingo every Thursday evening and the general public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 PM for players age 18+. Play starts at 7pm. $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments sold.</p>
  75. <p>STORYTIME LEARN &amp; PLAY: Thursdays at 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Troy Public Library, located at 100 Second St., Troy. We will share stories, songs, movements and more! Masks are optional but are not required. For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not necessary.</p>
  76. <p>TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month, 5 to 9 pm in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is an extended evening highlighting shops, restaurants, arts and culture that takes place on the last Friday of every month in downtown Troy. Attendees are able to support virtually or stroll throughout the streets and businesses, enjoying art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Call in for to-go orders or shop items for curbside pick-up, watch live performances through Facebook, gather friends and family virtually the Last Friday of each month to connect, support and relax! Business Listings are updated monthly online at downtowntroy.org.</p>
  77. <p>KNIT &amp; CROCHET GROUP: Join the Troy Public Library for a bi-weekly stitching group from 10 to 11 a.m. every first and third Friday of the month. Whether you have experience knitting or crocheting or you want to start learning a new skill, this group is for you! Participants will work together to stitch blankets and other needed items to donate to local homeless shelters and outreach groups. Participants are also welcome to work on their own personal projects. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks or use what we have available. This in-person event is free and open to the public. No registration required. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.</p>
  78. <p>STORYTIME LEARN &amp; PLAY: Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library, located at 27 114th St., Troy. We will share stories, songs, movements and more! Masks are optional but are not required. For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not necessary. Please note: this program occurs before the library opens for the day. Please enter through the side door on 4th Avenue.</p>
  79. <p>FREE YOGA: Join for gentle and relaxing yoga every Friday at the Presbyterian United Church of Schaghticoke from 7 pm until 8 pm. The Church is located at 16 Main Street in Schaghticoke. For more information email presbychurchmouse@yahoo.com.</p>
  80. <p>GRETA THE READING DOG: Practice your reading skills on Greta, our special story-loving dog! Every Saturday at 11:00 am at Troy Public Library’s main branch, located at 100 Second St. in Troy. Free and all ages. More information is available online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by calling 518-274-7071.</p>
  81. <p>MAKERS MARKET: A celebration of crafters, makers, artists &amp; taste makers from around the Capital Region The Troy Makers Market is held in conjunction with the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, which takes place Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm (Monument Square May-October and Uncle Sam Atrium November-April).</p>
  82. <p>STEPHENTOWN HERITAGE CENTER: The Stephentown Historical Society welcomes visitors on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday hours are in addition to the regular weekly Friday hours of 1 to 4 p.m. These Saturday open hours will offer more Stephentown residents and visitors the opportunity to explore what the Society offers in genealogy research and local history. The Heritage Center is the former Stephentown Methodist Church at 4 Staples Road at the corner of Garfield Road. It is free and handicapped accessible. Hope to see you soon!</p>
  83. <p>BREAKFAST BUFFET: Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station, 8:00am – 11:00am Every 1 st Sunday of the Month at the Waterford Knights of Columbus, 76 Grace Street, Waterford. Buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, French toast, sausage, Bacon, home fries, Toast, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices. Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. $10 adult &#8211; $5 children (Children under 4 free). Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast. For more information visit waterfordkofc.org or call 518-237-9330.</p>
  84. <p>POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP: Albany Med’s Division of General Pediatrics will host a weekly Postpartum Depression Support Group for mothers and fathers struggling emotionally following the birth of a child. The group is open to mothers who have given birth within the past year and fathers with a child less than one year old who have no additional support. A virtual session via Zoom will be held Mondays from noon to 12:45 p.m. In-person sessions will be held each Tuesday from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at 391 Myrtle Ave., third floor, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics conference room, Albany. Babies are welcome. No pre-registration is required. For more information or to receive information about a Zoom invite, please contact Selina Grant at (518) 262-6221 or grants3@amc.edu.</p>
  85. <p>WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER GROUP LUNCHES: Enjoy a nutritious, social, and fun lunch with the Watervliet Senior Center Monday through Friday at noon. The $3 suggested donation is anonymous and everyone is welcome. Call for the daily menu and sign up by 2 p.m. for the following day. The Senior Center is located at 1501 Broadway, Watervliet. Call 518-273-4422 for more information.</p>
  86. <p>FOOD PANTRY: Faith’s Pantry at Grace Church, 34 Third St. is open by appointment. The emergency food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday. The pantry is also open 7 to 8 pm on the third Thursday of each month and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. To make an appointment, call 518-237-7370.</p>
  87. <p>HOMEWORK HELP: Through the Stillwater Public Library, 662 Hudson Ave Stillwater. Tuesday-Thursday, 3-5pm, in person at the library or on Discord Michele #6346. For middle and high school students.</p>
  88. <p>AMERICAN ITALIAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER: The American Italian Museum and Cultural Center is located at 1227 Central Avenue in Albany. Since 1979 the museum has fulfilled its mission &#8211; to record and preserve Italian heritage for present and future generations &#8211; with the help of its dedicated, all volunteer staff. Ours is the largest American Italian museum in the eastern U.S. maintaining 10 exhibit rooms, a Hall of History and a library including research materials. Our gift shop offers many one-of-a-kind and “Made in Italy” items. There is a small admission fee. Please call ahead to confirm we are open. (518) 435-1979.</p>
  89. <p>USS SLATER HISTORICAL MUSEUM: The SLATER is open for her 27th season in Albany. Come down and visit us Wednesday &#8211; Sunday, 10 AM &#8211; 4 PM. Guided tours start every 30 minutes. You may buy tickets at the door as you arrive or book them by going to https://ussslater.org/. We have a free parking lot right next to the ship, which is locked for the night as soon as the last tour group is off the ship.</p>
  90. <p>NEW YORK STATE MILITARY MUSEUM: The Military Museum has reopened to the public after lengthy upgrades. The Museum is now open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. Housed in a historic armory constructed in 1889, the Military Museum is a nationally recognized source of New York State military history highlighted by the display of numerous historical treasures that are educationally and beautifully presented in a series of permanent and interpretive exhibitions.. The museum is a treat for the whole family and serves as a reminder of the dedicated veterans that defended our country in its times of need and peril. For more information, call 518-581-5100 or visit the website at https://museum.dmna.ny.gov/.</p>
  91. <p>WORLD AWARENESS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: The World Awareness Children&#8217;s Museum is the first and only children&#8217;s museum in the country with multicultural education as its core mission. We are located at 89 Warren St, Glens Falls. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and houses more than 10,000 pieces of children’s art and donated objects from around the world in its collection. School year (September-June) hours are Thursday to Monday 10am to 3pm. Summer hours are 10 am to 5 pm Friday and Monday, 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, and noon to 5 pm Sunday. Educational programs or birthday parties may be scheduled at other times by request. We now have online programming! Parents can visit www.worldchildrensmuseum.org/online-programming to view the entire library of content. Special programming and tours are available for school groups. Call (518) 793-2773 ext. 303 or visit https://worldchildrensmuseum.org/ for more information and to plan your visit.</p>
  92. <p>YEAR-ROUND RECYCLING: Zion’s United Church of Christ of Taborton receives the following items for recycling in the Blue Box next to the front door of the Church Hall: clothing, belts, blankets, drapery, hats, hand bags, paired shoes, sheets, sneakers, towels and stuffed animals. In the Greenfiber green recycling container, in the church parking lot, the church receives newspapers, phone books, office paper, cardboard, cereal boxes, magazines, brown paper bags and construction paper. Donate all used items to Doors of Hope in West Sand Lake. Donate used furniture to the furniture program of Troy Area United Ministries. Call TAUM at 274-5920, ext. 204, Tiara Burnett, to arrange for a pick up.</p>
  93. <p>TUTORS NEEDED: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County helps more than 160 adults each year to gain the skills they need to be employed, participate in community life, and become U.S. citizens. LVORC needs volunteer tutors to do this work, and you can help! As a tutor you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. Would you like to help someone to read and write, or to speak English as a new language? We can train you. Contact mhellerlvorc@aol.com to register. Visit the website for more information: www.lvorc.org.</p>
  94. <p>READING MENTORS NEEDED: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County needs volunteer reading mentors for the Everybody WINS! Power Lunch program at School 14 in Troy. Power Lunch increases children’s chances for success in school and in life through positive reading experiences with caring adults. Elementary school children are paired one-to-one with volunteer mentors from local businesses, colleges and the community. Volunteers read aloud to their reading partner once a week during lunchtime. Everybody WINS! mentors meet with students at School 14 and School 2 in Troy, and at Van Rensselaer Elementary in Rensselaer. For more information about EW Power Lunch! and LVORC’s other programs and services, visit www.lvorc.org or call (518) 244-4650.</p>
  95. <p>FREE ENGLISH CLASSES: Do you want to improve your English? Are you new to the United States? Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County has free English Literacy Civics classes where you can improve your English language skills while learning about life in the United States. Each class meets two times per week. Classes for beginning learners meet in Albany. Classes for intermediate learners meet in Troy. For more information, contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County at 518-244-4650 or visit www.lvorc.org.</p>
  96. <p>LVORC ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS: Since 1968, Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County has helped adults to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English.New learners can join Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County by calling (518) 244-4650 or sending an email to LitVolDirector@aol.com. Call (518) 244-4650 to register. Visit www.lvorc.org for more information.</p>
  97. <p>THE CIRCLE OF MOTHERS: Do you have a teen who is struggling? Come find peace and support with other mothers. What is said in the circle stays in the circle. Email us for details: TheCircleOfMothers@gmail.com.</p>
  98. <p>HOME DELIVERED MEALS: Are you a Rensselaer County homebound senior over 60 and unable to shop and cook for yourself? Rensselaer County Department of the Aging may be able to help you with a nutritious hot meal delivered to your home Monday through Friday. For more information call 270-2730 or your local Senior Center.</p>
  99. <p>ANCESTRY.COM TUTORIALS: North Greenbush Community Library Trustee and Town Historian Jim Greenfield offers free personal tutorials on the use of ancestry.com. Ancestry Library Edition, available at the library, provides access to 7,000 databases, delivering an extraordinary online collection of genealogy information. To set up your individual session, please call the library at 518-283-0303 and leave your information. Jim will call you back to schedule an appointment. The library is located at 141 Main Avenue, Wynantskill.</p>
  100. <p>YARN DONATIONS NEEDED: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, is happy to accept any donation of yarn. Many of our center members enjoy knitting and crocheting. They make afghans and lap covers for other seniors, as well as some homebound senior residents and to use as raffle items to help support the activities of the center. We also have members that make hats and mittens to be given at the schools when a child is in need. If you would like to make a donation of yarn, please drop it off at the senior center M-F from 9:00 to 3:00, or call to make arrangements for pickup. Any donation, large or small is appreciated.</p>
  101. <p>COHOES DOWNTOWN MARKETPLACE: Vintage items, collectibles, crafts, furniture and more. 103 Remsen St., Cohoes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every other Saturday and Sunday. Check the Cohoes Downtown Marketplace Facebook page for current information.</p>
  102. <p>VIRTUAL ART SHOW: In times of turmoil, art offers a chance for peace. Join Choose Cohoes for Art (CCfA) in their first virtual CAS (Cohoes Artist Showcase). Over 16 artists from Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties share their art in this special show. You can view a sampling of their work, learn about the artists in their own words and reach out to them with comments and encouragement. One of the best things about it is you can check it out on your own schedule. Check out CCfA’s website www.ChooseCohoesForArt.org to learn more about this organization and select the link on the left of the page to go to the virtual show.</p>
  103. <p>BLOOD DRIVES: Your blood donation is essential to maintaining our community’s health. For a full list of upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives in the area visit www.redcrossblood.org, where participants can register online.</p>
  104. <p>SEEKING DONATIONS FOR TROOPS: Capital Region NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America regularly sends Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. The group is always seeking donations, which can be dropped off at the Halfmoon Town Hall, located at 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza in Halfmoon. Items needed include snacks, coffee, toiletries and more. For additional information please visit www.capitalregion2bsm.org.</p>
  105. <p>SQUASH HUNGER: Capital Roots’ Squash Hunger program is a food donation initiative that collects and distributes more than 40 tons of fresh produce to our region’s food pantries and shelters each year. We rely on generous gardeners, farmers and grocery shoppers to donate fresh produce to our collection bins and on volunteers to deliver it to food pantries and shelters, some of which feed more than 100 people three meals a day, every day. Our Squash Hunger donation bins are located at markets and grocery stores throughout the region, so it’s convenient for you to make a food donation while you shop. We rely on a broad network of volunteers to collect and deliver donations to pantries and shelters in their communities. If you are a volunteer, shelter, pantry or store manager who would like to participate, please contact us at 518-274-8685 or squashhunger@capitalroots.org. More information about the Squash Hunger program, including a full list of donation locations, is available online at https://www.capitalroots.org/squash-hunger/.</p>
  106. <p>URBAN GREENING: Urban greening refers to public landscaping and urban forestry projects that create mutually beneficial relationships between city dwellers and their environments. Vibrant green spaces improve aesthetic appeal,increase property value and decrease energy consumption. Our Urban Greening projects are grant funded. This makes it possible for Capital Roots to provide property owners with trees at no cost. If you are a property owner interested in having a tree planted on your land contact 518-274-8685 or Tara at gardens1@capitalroots.org.</p>
  107. <p>STEPHENTOWN FOOD PANTRY: The Stephentown Food Pantry continues to serve the community with food assistance during this time. Extra health precautions and accommodations have been put in place so clients can be served as safely as possible. If someone needing food is sick and/or wishes to avoid contact with others, they should phone the Food Pantry at (518) 487-8606 and leave a message with their phone number. Arrangements can be made for them to pick up a prepacked food bundle. Or they can designate a friend to collect their food for them. The Stephentown Food Pantry offers assistance to residents of Stephentown, New York, and Hancock, Massachusetts. The pantry is open every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Stephentown Federated Church, 1513 Garfield Road (County Route 26). Appointments are not needed. As always, requests for help are confidential. The pantry is an equal opportunity provider. For information, call 518-487-8606. Donations Welcome! Even before the current health crisis Stephentown Food Pantry use was increasing. The pantry relies entirely on community donations of money and food items to keep operating. If you would like to help out, please send your check made out to the Stephentown Food Pantry to the Stephentown Food Pantry treasurer at P. O. Box 387, Stephentown, NY 12168. Donations can also be made to the Regional Food Bank of Northeast New York, 965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham. Mark it for use by Stephentown Food Pantry and your contribution will be available for us to purchase low cost food from the Food Bank.</p>
  108. <p>ROCHMON RECORD CLUB: Join us at an upcoming Rochmon event for an evening of music and community. Each show our host Rochmon Chuck Vosganian takes the room on a high fidelity journey through classic albums spanning many genres and decades. More information about this series, including a schedule of upcoming events, is available online at www.rochmon.com.</p>
  109. <p>REALITY CHECK: Reality Check is a youth-led movement in New York State that empowers youth to become leaders in their communities in exposing what they see as the manipulative and deceptive marketing tactics of the tobacco industry. The organization’s members produce change in their communities through grassroots mobilization and education. More information about Reality check and how to join the movement can be found online at www.realitycheckofny.com or www.facebook.com/realitycheckofny.</p>
  110. <p>DROP IN TECH HELP: One-on-one assistance with technology is available through the Troy Public Library’s “Drop-In Tech Help” program. An ongoing program, TPL librarians will be on-hand to help with laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other common devices brought in by patrons. Librarians will also explain and help navigate common apps, such as Gmail and Instagram, and library resources like OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla. Assistance will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. This program is provided weekly on Thursdays from 10AM to 11AM, in the first-floor Troy Room of the Main Library. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. For more information, call the library at 274-7071. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.</p>
  111. <p>RAISE PLANT GROW: Each year the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District plants approximately 10 trees in downtown Troy. With the assistance of Constable Tree Service, the organization removes old tree stumps, prep the ground for planting, plant, water and maintain these trees. Did you know that each new tree costs about $500? That’s where you come in! As we grow our urban tree canopy, you can help us plant even more! For more information, or to make a donation to the Raise Plant Grow initiative, visit www.downtowntroy.org/trees.</p>
  112. <p>THERAPY DOGS READY FOR DUTY: Alliance of Therapy Dogs teams are ready for duty in the Capital Region. The certified therapy dogs are available to serve at schools, colleges, libraries, nursing homes, hospitals, airports and special events. The ATD teams can also help first responders, police officers, military personnel and veterans deal with trauma. All ATD canines meet health and vaccination standards. For information on making arrangements for visit, contact Chris Bourgeois of Ballston Lake, at (518) 331-5781 or chrisbee4154@gmail.com. Bourgeois also is a coordinator for the Red Cross’ Paws for a Cause, which specializes in providing therapy dogs for military deployments and redeployments, therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder combat veterans, military family support groups, military events and disasters.</p>
  113. <p>THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Look for our sign at the corner of rte. 111 and rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children&#8217;s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, household and decorative items. Over 1,000 books in our well-organized book room.</p>
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  133. <description><![CDATA[Sunday, May 19, 2024 CAR WASH: The 5th Annual Car Wash to benefit the Stephentown Historical Society is on Sunday May 19th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the New Scrub Board Laundromat and Car Wash, 15808 NY Route 22, Stephentown. The event includes the Stephentown Federated Church’s Plant and Bake Sale. The rain date [&#8230;]]]></description>
  134. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunday, May 19, 2024</p>
  135. <p>CAR WASH: The 5th Annual Car Wash to benefit the Stephentown Historical Society is on Sunday May 19th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the New Scrub Board Laundromat and Car Wash, 15808 NY Route 22, Stephentown. The event includes the Stephentown Federated Church’s Plant and Bake Sale. The rain date is in August.</p>
  136. <p>WATERFORD CANAL FESTIVAL: May 19th 10am to 3pm. The Waterford Canal Festival features vendors, delicious food, boat rides, and much more. Visitors can take a stroll along the canal, take part in tours, and witness the impressive workings of the locks in operation. Children&#8217;s activities, such as face painting and bounce houses, are also available to entertain the little ones.</p>
  137. <p>FUNDRAISER GALA: Monument Arts &amp; Cultural Center in Bennington, VT (44 Gypsy Lane, Bennington) is holding a gala fundraiser. Your ticket of $150 will help the MACCenter continue to bring more gallery openings, great productions, artist workshops and more to the community. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.monumentcentervt.org/gala2024. The festivities begin at 4:00 when locals Stephanie Phelan, Ric DiDonato, David Sutton, and comedy juggler entertainer Groovy Guy (Guy Collins) showcase their talents. You’ll also have an opportunity to see fine artist Barbara Sarvis create a work before your eyes. The gala includes a silent auction with paintings from renowned artists Jim Coe, Tony Allain and others, Broadway tickets with an overnight at the Times Square Marriott, numerous restaurant packages at your favorite spots, and much more. Additionally, a winner will be drawn for those who purchased raffle tickets for the Adirondack canoe. (Raffle Tickets available at: https://www.monumentcentervt.org/canoe).</p>
  138. <p>BREAKFAST BUFFET: Cohoes Knights of Columbus will be having a Breakfast Buffet featuring an omelet station, scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancake, French toast with warm syrup, muffins, tropical fruit, toast, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a variety of juices. Sunday May 19, from 8:30am to 11:30am. Adults $12; Children 6-12 $6; Children 5 and under Free. Hosted at the Knights of Columbus Hall (handicapped accessible)<br />
  139. at 255 Remsen Street, Cohoes. For more information (518) 237-4151.</p>
  140. <p>OUTDOOR TENNIS: 10am, Call Singles Outreach for location and information. 518-452-6883 or email at sos@singlesoutreach.org</p>
  141. <p>ANIMAL MEET &amp; GREET: At Moreau Lake State Park, noon. This program is new and will include a little meet and greet with each animal in the nature center. Afterwards we will work together to guess the weight of each animal and put them in order according to our guesses. We will use some weighted items to help us make guesses and have some fun in the process. This program is ideal for kids 7+ but siblings are welcome to join. This program requires 24 advance sign up and will cost $1 per child. Please call 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot.</p>
  142. <p>FILM DISCUSSION: Saratoga Jewish Community Arts and the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York present a panel discussion of the documentary “Four Seasons Lodge” on May 19 at 7 pm on Zoom. The 2008 film grew out of a series of articles by Andrew Jacobs, a reporter for The New York Times and a novice director who was imaginative enough to enlist the help of the outstanding cinematographer Albert Maysles. While the film is labeled a Holocaust documentary, it is not your typical Shoah story. On the surface, the plot revolves around a group of people who survived the death camps and now are struggling to save their summer camp in the Catskills. “Four Seasons Lodge” is available free to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy (registration with library card required). It may also be rented on Amazon Video. Registration is required for SJCA’s panel discussion. To register, visit www.saratogasinai.org.</p>
  143. <p>WALK ‘N’ ROLL: The Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS) is holding the 14th annual Walk-N-Roll in Central Park, Schenectady. The event will kick off with participant check-in from 10:30am-11:00am, followed by the Walk-N-Roll at 11:30am. The route is fully accessible, ensuring that everyone can participate, whether walking or rolling. Registration is free, and we encourage teams to sign up, fundraise and show their spirit through coordinated outfits or signs. For those who cannot attend in person, the Virtual Walk-N-Roll option allows participants to join the effort from anywhere from 5/17-5/19. Simply get active, share your journey on social media, and tag SBANYS to be part of the community spirit online. To register, donate, or learn more about the Walk N Roll for Spina Bifida 2024, please visit our event page at https://charity.pledgeit.org/SBANYSWalkNRoll.</p>
  144. <p>Monday, May 20, 2024</p>
  145. <p>FAMILY GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 5:30-7:30pm. Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!</p>
  146. <p>SUPPORT GROUP: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. 6:30 pm, nominal charge. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  147. <p>SECRET LIFE OF SNAKES: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. Come to the Nature Center to learn about our resident snakes. Some people have misconceptions around snakes but we will put those concerns and myths to rest while talking about all the cool things snakes offer the world. After the class we will go for a short walk and see if we can find any snakes out in the wild. (hike will be weather permitting). This program requires 24 advance sign up and will cost $1 per child. Please call 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot.</p>
  148. <p>Tuesday, May 21, 2024</p>
  149. <p>FREE CONCERT: Albany Area Senior Orchestra (AASO) cordially invites the public to a free concert at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes. The 60-minute concert will feature a variety of music ranging from film and TV music, to ragtime, blues, and hymns. At the center of the program will be “Albany Suite,” a short four-movement work by Vincent Bonafede that is a musical depiction of life in Albany. After the concert, the orchestra will treat the audience to a free ice cream social with ice cream generously donated by Stewart’s Shops.</p>
  150. <p>COMMUNITY MEAL: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., located at 21 First St. in Troy, serves a weekly community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday. It is a free-of-charge, to-go dinner provided for YWCA residents as well as anyone in the community. All are welcome to join us each week for a free, nutritious cooked meal. Meals are prepared by a variety of volunteers including but not limited to YWCA-GCR staff, residents, community members and students. Residents are encouraged to participate in preparation of the meals and will be assisted by staff in menu planning, shopping and time management. We serve an average of 75 people per week. The YWCA-GCR also partners with community organizations to set up booths at weekly Community Meal to advertise, promote and engage guests in services. Residents and community members can call the YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 to find out Tuesday&#8217;s menu. More information about this program is available online at www.ywca-gcr.org.</p>
  151. <p>COMMUNITY DINNER: Redemption Church of Christ serves a free dinner every Tuesday from 4-6 pm at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. All are welcome. A takeout option is available. Delivery is available for those not able to attend in person.</p>
  152. <p>“REAL WORLD” DISCUSSIONS: A different topic every week. Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. 7pm, nominal charge. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  153. <p>KNEE-HIGH NATURALIST: At Moreau Lake State Park, 2pm. Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. The cost is $1 per child (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.</p>
  154. <p>Wednesday, May 22, 2024</p>
  155. <p>LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING: The Troy Public Library is holding the following meetings: Building Committee, 4pm. Director Search Committee, 5:30pm.</p>
  156. <p>BOWLING: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. 7 pm at Sportsman Bowl on Crane St. in Schenectady. Open bowling $2 per game. Call 518-452-6883 for info.</p>
  157. <p>DANCE LESSONS: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. 6 pm Line-Dancing and 7:15 pm Rumba Dance lesson including a dance, $10 each. Come for one or both. Public welcome. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  158. <p>Thursday, May 23, 2024</p>
  159. <p>HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR: Troy’s annual Hidden Garden Tour will take place rain or shine from 4-7:30pm. This self-guided walking tour has about 30 gardens to view this year. Tourgoers may check in any time after 4 p.m. in the Russell Sage College parking lot on First Street to receive the tour map. The gardens may be visited in any order, though tourgoers may be steered toward certain gardens first to alleviate crowding early on. Since most tourgoers will not be able to make it to all the gardens during the event, there are suggested garden cluster tour routes between .5 miles and .8 miles walking distance. Admission to the Troy Hidden Garden Tour is $20 in advance and $25 at check-in. Advance tickets are available online at: https://www.hiddengardentour.com/tickets. Or you can purchase advance physical tickets at Truly Rhe (1 Broadway).</p>
  160. <p>DECORATIVE GARDENING CLASS: Stop by the Troy Public Library on your way to the annual Hidden Garden Tour for an informational talk with Master Gardener Denise Maurer from Cornell Cooperative Extension. From 2:00 – 3:00 pm, learn how garden art has evolved over the centuries and how to use decorative pieces in your garden to make your gardens extraordinary.<br />
  161. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or register online at www.thetroylibrary.org.</p>
  162. <p>STORYTIME LEARN &amp; PLAY: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. 10:30-11:15 am. Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.</p>
  163. <p>SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 35 State St. in Troy, dozens of volunteers set up a large number of tables for Sidewalk Warriors’ weekly distribution. At these tables, visitors can find hot foods, sandwiches, produce, pantry items and essentials. The group often provides special distributions such as towels, linens, pillows, winter boots, underwear, socks or laundry detergent. The folks who attend the distribution may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, or they may simply be running short on resources at the end of the month. Set up for the weekly Sidewalk Warriors distribution events begins at 5 p.m. each Thursday, and volunteers begin serving at 6 pm, no matter what the weather. More information about Sidewalk Warriors Troy is available online at www.sidewalkwarriorstroy.com and www.facebook.com/sidewalkwarriorstroy.</p>
  164. <p>BINGO: Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073, located at 683 Columbia Turnpike, hosts Bingo every Thursday evening and the general public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 PM for players age 18+. Play starts at 7 PM. $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments sold.</p>
  165. <p>MAHJONG: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. Noon, nominal fee. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  166. <p>Friday, May 24, 2024</p>
  167. <p>PINOCHLE: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. Noon, nominal fee. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  168. <p>WIGGLY WANDERERS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 9:30am. Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any questions call 518-793-0511.</p>
  169. <p>Saturday, May 25, 2024</p>
  170. <p>OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is held outdoors in the streets Downtown area every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm from May through October and features over 100 vendors. Free parking is available in the City&#8217;s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.</p>
  171. <p>EARTH-FRIENDLY CAMPING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 11am. Drop in to learn tips and tricks to stay ethical in the outdoors! We will teach you how to pre-plan for a more environmentally friendly camping trip! This program is free and does not require registration, but you can call for any questions at 518-793-0511.</p>
  172. <p>RIVERKEEP SWEEP: Volunteers of all ages are invited to the 13th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River on May 5, from 10am-2pm. Join us in preparing the trails, grounds, gardens, and banks of Hudson Crossing Park for summer, and make our waterways cleaner and healthier along the way. There will be projects for all ages, families, students in need of community service hours, and anyone who wants to help. If able, participants are encouraged to bring rakes and light gardening tools. Pre-registration is encouraged. Please visit www.hudsoncrossingpark.org for more information and the register.</p>
  173. <p>Sunday, May 26, 2024</p>
  174. <p>OUTDOOR TENNIS: 10am, Call Singles Outreach for location and information. 518-452-6883 or email at sos@singlesoutreach.org</p>
  175. <p>BEGINNER BIRD WALK: At Moreau Lake State Park, 8:30am. Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class fees waived with food donations. Please Reserve your spot at 518-793-0511.</p>
  176. <p>REPTILE PROFILE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 11am. Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and two snakes that cannot be released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their exciting lives, what they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the Nature Center. This program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511.</p>
  177. <p>Monday, May 27, 2024</p>
  178. <p>FAMILY GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 5:30-7:30pm. Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!</p>
  179. <p>MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. Noon, $14. Annual Memorial Day party and picnic. This is an indoor/outdoor event. All-inclusive picnic with entertainment by Don Hyman with his 1950s Tribute. Come to the picnic wearing a 1950s outfit and maybe you’ll win a prize. Games at 4 pm. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  180. <p>SUPPORT GROUP: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. 6:30 pm, nominal charge. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  181. <p>Tuesday, May 28, 2024</p>
  182. <p>IBM LOCAL MAGICIANS’ MEETING: Are you fascinated by the mystery and wonder of magic? Do you have a desire to learn the art of illusion? Look no further than the International Brotherhood of Magicians! Our group meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Latham Firehouse at 226 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham at 7pm. Our meetings are filled with fun, fellowship, and lots of tricks of the trade. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, our group welcomes all levels of skill and experience. Join us today and let’s bring the magic to life!</p>
  183. <p>COMMUNITY MEAL: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., located at 21 First St. in Troy, serves a weekly community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday. It is a free-of-charge, to-go dinner provided for YWCA residents as well as anyone in the community. All are welcome to join us each week for a free, nutritious cooked meal. Meals are prepared by a variety of volunteers including but not limited to YWCA-GCR staff, residents, community members and students. Residents are encouraged to participate in preparation of the meals and will be assisted by staff in menu planning, shopping and time management. We serve an average of 75 people per week. The YWCA-GCR also partners with community organizations to set up booths at weekly Community Meal to advertise, promote and engage guests in services. Residents and community members can call the YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 to find out Tuesday&#8217;s menu. More information about this program is available online at www.ywca-gcr.org.</p>
  184. <p>COMMUNITY DINNER: Redemption Church of Christ serves a free dinner every Tuesday from 4-6 pm at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. All are welcome. A takeout option is available. Delivery is available for those not able to attend in person.</p>
  185. <p>“REAL WORLD” DISCUSSIONS: A different topic every week. Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. 7pm, nominal charge. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  186. <p>BEGINNER BIRD WALK: At Moreau Lake State Park, 8:30am. Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class fees waived with food donations. Please Reserve your spot at 518-793-0511.</p>
  187. <p>BEAVER WALK: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of about 2.5 miles. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.</p>
  188. <p>Wednesday, May 29, 2024</p>
  189. <p>BOWLING: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. 7 pm at Sportsman Bowl on Crane St. in Schenectady. Open bowling $2 per game. Call 518-452-6883 for info.</p>
  190. <p>DANCE LESSONS: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. 6 pm Line-Dancing and 7:15 pm Rumba Dance lesson including a dance, $10 each. Come for one or both. Public welcome. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  191. <p>PORCUPINE HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 1pm. The park educator will be leading this moderate hike up to a lesser known trail in the park and showing you some areas that the porcupines like to hang out. Porcupines are cool creatures who love to take naps and we will be searching high and low to spot a porkie having a sunny naps. This program is $5 for adults and $1 for children, spots are limited. Please call to reserve your spot 518-793-0511.</p>
  192. <p>Thursday, May 30, 2024</p>
  193. <p>LIBRARY PROGRAM FOR PARENTS: Parents are invited to the Troy Public Library for a presentation called “AHHHH! I Need Backup! Talking to Youth about Anatomy, Gender, Sexual Orientation, &amp; Sex.” Join the library and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood from 6 – 7 pm for an informational session on how to talk to youth about anatomy, gender, sexual orientation, and sex. We&#8217;ll debunk myths, discuss reliable information sources, and emphasize caregiver involvement in conversations about sex. Topics will include reproductive anatomy, stages of development, and understanding sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Through interactive activities, open discussions, and sharing resources, we aim to empower caregivers of youth with the knowledge and skills to address these issues with the young people in their life. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or register online at www.thetroylibrary.org.</p>
  194. <p>STORYTIME LEARN &amp; PLAY: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. 10:30-11:15 am. Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.</p>
  195. <p>SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 35 State St. in Troy, dozens of volunteers set up a large number of tables for Sidewalk Warriors’ weekly distribution. At these tables, visitors can find hot foods, sandwiches, produce, pantry items and essentials. The group often provides special distributions such as towels, linens, pillows, winter boots, underwear, socks or laundry detergent. The folks who attend the distribution may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, or they may simply be running short on resources at the end of the month. Set up for the weekly Sidewalk Warriors distribution events begins at 5 p.m. each Thursday, and volunteers begin serving at 6 pm, no matter what the weather. More information about Sidewalk Warriors Troy is available online at www.sidewalkwarriorstroy.com and www.facebook.com/sidewalkwarriorstroy.</p>
  196. <p>BINGO: Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073, located at 683 Columbia Turnpike, hosts Bingo every Thursday evening and the general public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 PM for players age 18+. Play starts at 7 PM. $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments sold.</p>
  197. <p>MAHJONG: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. Noon, nominal fee. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  198. <p>Friday, May 31, 2024</p>
  199. <p>TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month, 5 to 9 pm in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is an extended evening highlighting shops, restaurants, arts and culture that takes place on the last Friday of every month in downtown Troy. Attendees are able to support virtually or stroll throughout the streets and businesses, enjoying art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Call in for to-go orders or shop items for curbside pick-up, watch live performances through Facebook, gather friends and family virtually the last Friday of each month to connect, support and relax! Business Listings are updated monthly online at downtowntroy.org.</p>
  200. <p>PINOCHLE: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. Noon, nominal fee. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. At the Hanover Square Building in Colonie, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill.”</p>
  201. <p>WIGGLY WANDERERS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 9:30am. Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any questions call 518-793-0511.</p>
  202. <p>Saturday, June 1, 2024</p>
  203. <p>CHURCH DINNER: Zion’s United Church of Christ (741 Taborton Road, Sand Lake, NY 12153) will be having their famous turkey dinner on Saturday June 1st. Sittings at 4:30 and 5:30 or takeout. $15.00. The menu will include turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, green beans, corn, rolls, a drink, and pie for dessert. For reservations call Diane Hoffman at (518) 674-2746 or text (518) 649-5141 or Tracy Mohan at (518) 649-4494. If you leave a message, you will be called back to confirm the reservation.</p>
  204. <p>CHURCH YARD SALE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is having a Community Yard Sale on Saturday June 1, from 9 am to 2 pm at 510 Albany Shaker Road Loudonville. There will be a wide variety of items to purchase, vendors and a Share the Wealth raffle. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go to BlueFridayny.org, a 501(c)3 corporation established to help assist the families of law enforcement officers who are killed and seriously injured. For more information text Michelle Wiegert at (518) 694-6448.</p>
  205. <p>SUMMER CELEBRATION: A fundraising event at the Bennington Museum (75 Main Street, Bennington, VT) from 6-9pm. Join us for an outdoor tented fundraiser. Music by the acclaimed Americana roots Carolyn Shapiro Band. Drinks and full seated mouthwatering dinner by Farm to Fire Hudson BBQ. Bonfire, games, and more. Dress in your Vermont finest layers: plaid welcome, no heels allowed! This event will include handicap parking and alternative access for those with mobility issues. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at https://benningtonmuseum.org/event/a-summer-kickoff/.</p>
  206. <p>OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is held outdoors in the streets Downtown area every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm from May through October and features over 100 vendors. Free parking is available in the City&#8217;s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.</p>
  207. <p>Sunday, June 2, 2024</p>
  208. <p>BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Waterford Knights of Columbus will host a Breakfast Buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes (Plain or Blueberry), French Toast, Sausage, Bacon, Seasoned Home Fries, Toast, Coffee, Tea, Orange and Apple Juices. Irish Coffee and Mimosas now available! Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast! 8 – 11 am every first Sunday of the month at the K of C Hall at 76 Grace St. in Waterford. For more information visit waterfordkofc.org or call 518-237-9330 $12 adult, $6 children, under 4 free.</p>
  209. <p>WILDLIFE FESTIVAL: Wilton Wildlife will be hosting its Annual Wildlife Festival at the Historic Camp Saratoga on Scout Road in Wilton from 11am to 3pm. The free event will feature Karner blue butterfly information, lupine planting, food trucks, live animals, nature crafts, face painting, pond exploration, and hands-on fun. The event is timed to enjoy the beauty of the first brood of Karner blue butterflies and the blooming wild blue lupine. Activities will take place throughout Camp Saratoga to encourage people to explore the wonderful trail system, since the Wildlife Festival is a registered National Trails Day event. During the festival, native raptors will be presented by the Trish Marki of Silent Wings, sponsored by Ballston Spa National Bank. There will be live turtles at the turtle discovery table. At noon there will be an award ceremony for the winners of the Annual Earth Day Essay Contest. Entries were received from schools from all over the region and even beyond New York State! At the ceremony, the contest winners from each of the categories will receive their $50 cash prize. There will be lupine planting and a Karner blue butterfly information table to help visitors learn about the Saratoga Sand Plains Habitat Restoration area. Educators from Wilton Wildlife will share information about the efforts that New York State DEC and The Nature Conservancy have made in improving and increasing the habitat for this endangered species. Beginning at 11:00 am there will be numerous craft activities taking place in locations around Camp Saratoga. These will include clay medallions, fish printing, and watercolor painting. At the pond, volunteers will be on hand with dip nets to help people discover the animals that live there. The Donald A. Collins Memorial Fire Observer’s Cabin will be open along with the Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower for visitors to get a unique view. Many other local organizations will have tables at the festival, including parks and nonprofits. This year food will be available from Big-n-Cheesy and Rolling in Gravy food trucks and Wilton Wildlife volunteers will be selling homemade goods through a bake sale. The Wildlife Festival will take place rain or shine with many of the activities moving under cover of Camp Saratoga’s many pavilions, the dining hall and the Winter Lodge in case of rainy weather. We encourage people to carpool, bike, blade, walk, or share rides with others since parking is limited. For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.</p>
  210. <p>Monday, June 3, 2024</p>
  211. <p>FAMILY GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 5:30-7:30pm. Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!</p>
  212. <p>Tuesday, June 4, 2024</p>
  213. <p>NETWORKING EVENT: The Capital District Women’s Employment and Resource Center (WERC) is excited to announce WERC’s 16th Annual First Impressions Second Chances Networking Event. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, June 4, from 5:00pm &#8211; 7:00pm on the beautiful grounds of the historic Pat’s Barn, 110 Defreest Drive, Troy. This will be an exceptional evening of shopping, food, drinks, and networking to benefit the women of WERC. It is a great opportunity to meet WERC Graduates who are seeking employment and to connect with prominent business owners and professionals in the Capital Region who attend to support WERC. The ticket price of $75 includes a fabulous networking opportunity, fantastic buffet and vendors selling handbags, jewelry, clothing, accessories, personal care products and more. Tickets are currently on sale on WERC’s website: www.cdwerc.org. All are welcome to attend. Tickets for an incredible prize giveaway are also on sale to raise additional funds for WERC.<br />
  214. Donations are encouraged and appreciated. These could include clothing, accessories, and gift<br />
  215. cards that will be utilized by the women in WERC’s Training Programs. Collected clothing and<br />
  216. accessories will be donated to Great Finds to distribute to the women of WERC. For more details and to register, visit: www.cdwerc.org.</p>
  217. <p>TEEN GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 6-7pm. Do you like video games or board games, or just want a fun place to hang out with your friends? Come to the library for some free games and snacks! For teens ages 13-18.</p>
  218. <p>COMMUNITY MEAL: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., located at 21 First St. in Troy, serves a weekly community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday. It is a free-of-charge, to-go dinner provided for YWCA residents as well as anyone in the community. All are welcome to join us each week for a free, nutritious cooked meal. Meals are prepared by a variety of volunteers including but not limited to YWCA-GCR staff, residents, community members and students. Residents are encouraged to participate in preparation of the meals and will be assisted by staff in menu planning, shopping and time management. We serve an average of 75 people per week. The YWCA-GCR also partners with community organizations to set up booths at weekly Community Meal to advertise, promote and engage guests in services. Residents and community members can call the YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 to find out Tuesday&#8217;s menu. More information about this program is available online at www.ywca-gcr.org.</p>
  219. <p>COMMUNITY DINNER: Redemption Church of Christ serves a free dinner every Tuesday from 4-6 pm at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. All are welcome. A takeout option is available. Delivery is available for those not able to attend in person.</p>
  220. <p>Wednesday, June 5, 2024</p>
  221. <p>Thursday, June 6, 2024</p>
  222. <p>TROY CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Troy City Council meetings are held at 7 pm on the first Thursday of every month in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 433 River St. in Troy. At the monthly Regular meetings, Troy residents can discuss any issue related to the City of Troy. Past meetings can be viewed on the City Council’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/troycitycouncil. More information is available online at troyny.gov.</p>
  223. <p>CHURCH BBQ: Newtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its BROOKS BARBECUE dates for 2024. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 &amp; Maxwell Rd. near Siena College. Our dates for 2024 are Thursday, May 9, Thursday, June 6, Thursday, September 12 and Thursday, October 3. We offer a chicken dinner for $15. Dinners include a baked potato, roll, applesauce and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of a half chicken for $9. The doors will open at 3:30 pm and we will serve from 4:00 pm until we sell out.</p>
  224. <p>STORYTIME LEARN &amp; PLAY: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. 10:30-11:15 am. Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.</p>
  225. <p>SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 35 State St. in Troy, dozens of volunteers set up a large number of tables for Sidewalk Warriors’ weekly distribution. At these tables, visitors can find hot foods, sandwiches, produce, pantry items and essentials. The group often provides special distributions such as towels, linens, pillows, winter boots, underwear, socks or laundry detergent. The folks who attend the distribution may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, or they may simply be running short on resources at the end of the month. Set up for the weekly Sidewalk Warriors distribution events begins at 5 p.m. each Thursday, and volunteers begin serving at 6 pm, no matter what the weather. More information about Sidewalk Warriors Troy is available online at www.sidewalkwarriorstroy.com and www.facebook.com/sidewalkwarriorstroy.</p>
  226. <p>BINGO: Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073, located at 683 Columbia Turnpike, hosts Bingo every Thursday evening and the general public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 PM for players age 18+. Play starts at 7 PM. $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments sold.</p>
  227. <p>Friday, June 7, 2024</p>
  228. <p>KNIT &amp; CROCHET GROUP: Join the Troy Public Library for a bi-weekly stitching group from 10 to 11 am on every first and third Friday of the month. Whether you have experience knitting or crocheting or you want to start learning a new skill, this group is for you! Participants will work together to stitch blankets and other needed items to donate to local homeless shelters and outreach groups. Participants are also welcome to work on their own personal projects. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks or use what we have available. This in-person event is free and open to the public. No registration required. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.</p>
  229. <p>Saturday, June 8, 2024</p>
  230. <p>SUMMER CRAFT FAIR: Join the Shaker Heritage Society for our Summer Craft Fair from 10am to 4pm, supporting over 60 regional artisans. Enjoy Shaker-themed crafts, tours, demonstrations, a petting zoo, sheep shearing, local treats, live music, and the historic setting of America’s first Shaker settlement. Admission is pay what you will, cash or PayPal accepted. Shaker Heritage Society is located at 25 Meeting House Road in Albany.</p>
  231. <p>FLEA MARKET: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes will be hosting their Annual Flea Market on June 8th, from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The Flea Market will be at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. Rain or Shine! Vendors wanted! Indoor and Outdoor under cover, and Outdoor Spaces (with your own Pop-Up) are available. Indoor spaces are limited &#8211; Reserve early with your payment! For Flea Market info, contact klmajer@outlook.com or 518 272 8831.</p>
  232. <p>OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is held outdoors in the streets Downtown area every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm from May through October and features over 100 vendors. Free parking is available in the City&#8217;s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.</p>
  233. <p>Sunday, June 9, 2024</p>
  234. <p>SUMMER CRAFT FAIR: Join the Shaker Heritage Society for our Summer Craft Fair from 10am to 4pm, supporting over 60 regional artisans. Enjoy Shaker-themed crafts, tours, demonstrations, a petting zoo, sheep shearing, local treats, live music, and the historic setting of America’s first Shaker settlement. Admission is pay what you will, cash or PayPal accepted. Shaker Heritage Society is located at 25 Meeting House Road in Albany.</p>
  235. <p>Monday, June 10, 2024</p>
  236. <p>FAMILY GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 5:30-7:30pm. Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!</p>
  237. <p>Tuesday, June 11, 2024</p>
  238. <p>LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING: The Troy Public Library is holding the following meetings: Finance Committee, 5pm. Board of Trustees, 5:30pm.</p>
  239. <p>CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S LUNCH: The New York Capital District Christian Women&#8217;s Connection is sponsoring our “Bank On It” luncheon on Tuesday, June 11, at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Carman Road in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. Please be prompt. Your reservation is necessary no later than June 5 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy at (518) 320-2649 or Mae at (518) 895-8977 for reservations by June 5. On the menu this month is Meatloaf / Mashed Potatoes with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17.00 inclusive (cash only). Our Speaker is Eileen Banks who will be sharing a message entitled: “The Wonders of Life”. She will also entertain us with songs. As for the Feature, there will be a representative from the Regional Food Bank. Feel free to bring in non-perishable items.</p>
  240. <p>SAM LOCAL MAGICIANS’ MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7pm PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting, or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our website: WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.</p>
  241. <p>COMMUNITY MEAL: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., located at 21 First St. in Troy, serves a weekly community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday. It is a free-of-charge, to-go dinner provided for YWCA residents as well as anyone in the community. All are welcome to join us each week for a free, nutritious cooked meal. Meals are prepared by a variety of volunteers including but not limited to YWCA-GCR staff, residents, community members and students. Residents are encouraged to participate in preparation of the meals and will be assisted by staff in menu planning, shopping and time management. We serve an average of 75 people per week. The YWCA-GCR also partners with community organizations to set up booths at weekly Community Meal to advertise, promote and engage guests in services. Residents and community members can call the YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 to find out Tuesday&#8217;s menu. More information about this program is available online at www.ywca-gcr.org.</p>
  242. <p>COMMUNITY DINNER: Redemption Church of Christ serves a free dinner every Tuesday from 4-6 pm at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. All are welcome. A takeout option is available. Delivery is available for those not able to attend in person.</p>
  243. <p>Wednesday, June 12, 2024</p>
  244. <p>Thursday, June 13, 2024</p>
  245. <p>STORYTIME LEARN &amp; PLAY: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. 10:30-11:15 am. Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.</p>
  246. <p>SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 35 State St. in Troy, dozens of volunteers set up a large number of tables for Sidewalk Warriors’ weekly distribution. At these tables, visitors can find hot foods, sandwiches, produce, pantry items and essentials. The group often provides special distributions such as towels, linens, pillows, winter boots, underwear, socks or laundry detergent. The folks who attend the distribution may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, or they may simply be running short on resources at the end of the month. Set up for the weekly Sidewalk Warriors distribution events begins at 5 p.m. each Thursday, and volunteers begin serving at 6 pm, no matter what the weather. More information about Sidewalk Warriors Troy is available online at www.sidewalkwarriorstroy.com and www.facebook.com/sidewalkwarriorstroy.</p>
  247. <p>BINGO: Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073, located at 683 Columbia Turnpike, hosts Bingo every Thursday evening and the general public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 PM for players age 18+. Play starts at 7 PM. $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments sold.</p>
  248. <p>Friday, June 14, 2024</p>
  249. <p>Saturday, June 15, 2024</p>
  250. <p>STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Sand Lake Baptist Church is holding its 65th Annual Strawberry Festival. 1-5pm at the church, 2960 NY-43, Averill Park. Fresh homemade strawberry shortcakes with homemade whipped cream; a well stocked bake sale with all of your favorite homemade goodies like apple pie, strawberry pie, cookies, brownies and much more! Don’t miss out on the fresh-from-the-grill hot dogs and delicious, buttery, theater-style popcorn. With live music, historical tours and more, it promises to be a day of food, fun, and fellowship. www.sandlakebaptistchurch.org for more information.</p>
  251. <p>OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is held outdoors in the streets Downtown area every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm from May through October and features over 100 vendors. Free parking is available in the City&#8217;s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.</p>
  252. <p>Sunday, June 16, 2024</p>
  253. <p>Monday, June 17, 2024</p>
  254. <p>FAMILY GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 5:30-7:30pm. Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!</p>
  255. <p>Tuesday, June 18, 2024</p>
  256. <p>COMMUNITY MEAL: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., located at 21 First St. in Troy, serves a weekly community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday. It is a free-of-charge, to-go dinner provided for YWCA residents as well as anyone in the community. All are welcome to join us each week for a free, nutritious cooked meal. Meals are prepared by a variety of volunteers including but not limited to YWCA-GCR staff, residents, community members and students. Residents are encouraged to participate in preparation of the meals and will be assisted by staff in menu planning, shopping and time management. We serve an average of 75 people per week. The YWCA-GCR also partners with community organizations to set up booths at weekly Community Meal to advertise, promote and engage guests in services. Residents and community members can call the YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 to find out Tuesday&#8217;s menu. More information about this program is available online at www.ywca-gcr.org.</p>
  257. <p>COMMUNITY DINNER: Redemption Church of Christ serves a free dinner every Tuesday from 4-6 pm at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. All are welcome. A takeout option is available. Delivery is available for those not able to attend in person.</p>
  258. <p>Wednesday, June 19, 2024</p>
  259. <p>Thursday, June 20, 2024</p>
  260. <p>STORYTIME LEARN &amp; PLAY: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. 10:30-11:15 am. Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.</p>
  261. <p>SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 35 State St. in Troy, dozens of volunteers set up a large number of tables for Sidewalk Warriors’ weekly distribution. At these tables, visitors can find hot foods, sandwiches, produce, pantry items and essentials. The group often provides special distributions such as towels, linens, pillows, winter boots, underwear, socks or laundry detergent. The folks who attend the distribution may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, or they may simply be running short on resources at the end of the month. Set up for the weekly Sidewalk Warriors distribution events begins at 5 p.m. each Thursday, and volunteers begin serving at 6 pm, no matter what the weather. More information about Sidewalk Warriors Troy is available online at www.sidewalkwarriorstroy.com and www.facebook.com/sidewalkwarriorstroy.</p>
  262. <p>BINGO: Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073, located at 683 Columbia Turnpike, hosts Bingo every Thursday evening and the general public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 PM for players age 18+. Play starts at 7 PM. $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments sold.</p>
  263. <p>Friday, June 21, 2024</p>
  264. <p>LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING: The Troy Public Library is holding the following meetings: Outreach Committee, 1pm.</p>
  265. <p>KNIT &amp; CROCHET GROUP: Join the Troy Public Library for a bi-weekly stitching group from 10 to 11 am on every first and third Friday of the month. Whether you have experience knitting or crocheting or you want to start learning a new skill, this group is for you! Participants will work together to stitch blankets and other needed items to donate to local homeless shelters and outreach groups. Participants are also welcome to work on their own personal projects. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks or use what we have available. This in-person event is free and open to the public. No registration required. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.</p>
  266. <p>Saturday, June 22, 2024</p>
  267. <p>OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is held outdoors in the streets Downtown area every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm from May through October and features over 100 vendors. Free parking is available in the City&#8217;s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.</p>
  268. <p>Sunday, June 23, 2024</p>
  269. <p>Monday, June 24, 2024</p>
  270. <p>FAMILY GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 5:30-7:30pm. Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!</p>
  271. <p>Tuesday, June 25, 2024</p>
  272. <p>IBM LOCAL MAGICIANS’ MEETING: Are you fascinated by the mystery and wonder of magic? Do you have a desire to learn the art of illusion? Look no further than the International Brotherhood of Magicians! Our group meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Latham Firehouse at 226 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham at 7pm. Our meetings are filled with fun, fellowship, and lots of tricks of the trade. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, our group welcomes all levels of skill and experience. Join us today and let’s bring the magic to life!</p>
  273. <p>COMMUNITY MEAL: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., located at 21 First St. in Troy, serves a weekly community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday. It is a free-of-charge, to-go dinner provided for YWCA residents as well as anyone in the community. All are welcome to join us each week for a free, nutritious cooked meal. Meals are prepared by a variety of volunteers including but not limited to YWCA-GCR staff, residents, community members and students. Residents are encouraged to participate in preparation of the meals and will be assisted by staff in menu planning, shopping and time management. We serve an average of 75 people per week. The YWCA-GCR also partners with community organizations to set up booths at weekly Community Meal to advertise, promote and engage guests in services. Residents and community members can call the YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 to find out Tuesday&#8217;s menu. More information about this program is available online at www.ywca-gcr.org.</p>
  274. <p>COMMUNITY DINNER: Redemption Church of Christ serves a free dinner every Tuesday from 4-6 pm at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. All are welcome. A takeout option is available. Delivery is available for those not able to attend in person.</p>
  275. <p>Wednesday, June 26, 2024</p>
  276. <p>Thursday, June 27, 2024</p>
  277. <p>STORYTIME LEARN &amp; PLAY: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. 10:30-11:15 am. Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! For ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.</p>
  278. <p>SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 35 State St. in Troy, dozens of volunteers set up a large number of tables for Sidewalk Warriors’ weekly distribution. At these tables, visitors can find hot foods, sandwiches, produce, pantry items and essentials. The group often provides special distributions such as towels, linens, pillows, winter boots, underwear, socks or laundry detergent. The folks who attend the distribution may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, or they may simply be running short on resources at the end of the month. Set up for the weekly Sidewalk Warriors distribution events begins at 5 p.m. each Thursday, and volunteers begin serving at 6 pm, no matter what the weather. More information about Sidewalk Warriors Troy is available online at www.sidewalkwarriorstroy.com and www.facebook.com/sidewalkwarriorstroy.</p>
  279. <p>BINGO: Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073, located at 683 Columbia Turnpike, hosts Bingo every Thursday evening and the general public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 PM for players age 18+. Play starts at 7 PM. $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments sold.</p>
  280. <p>Friday, June 28, 2024</p>
  281. <p>TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month, 5 to 9 pm in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is an extended evening highlighting shops, restaurants, arts and culture that takes place on the last Friday of every month in downtown Troy. Attendees are able to support virtually or stroll throughout the streets and businesses, enjoying art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Call in for to-go orders or shop items for curbside pick-up, watch live performances through Facebook, gather friends and family virtually the last Friday of each month to connect, support and relax! Business Listings are updated monthly online at downtowntroy.org.</p>
  282. <p>Saturday, June 29, 2024</p>
  283. <p>SUMMER READING KICKOFF: Come to a Choose Your Own Adventure party June 29 from 11-2 PM at the Rensselaer Public Library. Families are invited to stop in to the Library and get their reader kits. We will have food, music, balloon-twisting and a &#8220;choose your own adventure&#8221; challenge through the library. No pre-registration needed. The summer reading program “Adventure Begins at Your Library” will run from June 29 to August 17 with weekly events, and children can also come in any time to tell us about their reading and get a small prize. Check our website at Rensselaerlibrary.org for details, or call 518-462-1193. Rensselaer Library is at 676 East Street, near the train station.</p>
  284. <p>STAGED READING CHURCH FUNDRAISER: The Blue Horse Repertory Theater Company will present a staged reading adaptation of Edgar Lee Masters&#8217; Spoon River Anthology on Saturday, June 29, at 7:00 pm at Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Road, Troy. The production is adapted and directed by Lora Lee Ecobelli with live music by Paul Jossman. It is a funny, moving, and sometimes painfully honest look in a fallen world. Set at the turn of the last century in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Spoon River, Edgar Lee Masters&#8217; work gives voice to the deceased citizens of a small town very similar to Masters&#8217; hometown in Lewiston, Illinois. The event is a fundraiser for church missions. The cost is $10 at the door or you may make a reservation by calling 518-279-3567. Desserts will be available for purchase.</p>
  285. <p>OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is held outdoors in the streets Downtown area every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm from May through October and features over 100 vendors. Free parking is available in the City&#8217;s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.</p>
  286. <p>Sunday, June 30, 2024</p>
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  296. <title>SNAPSHOT: Local pilot earns prestigious FAA award</title>
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  306. <description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration recently presented James Barrett with the Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport. According to a press release, it is the most prestigious award the FAA issues to pilots certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 61. It recognizes individuals who have exhibited exemplary aviation [&#8230;]]]></description>
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  318. <title>Troy Police Department blotter</title>
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  329. <description><![CDATA[The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Any person(s) charged with an offense or offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Troy Police Department Assault: On April 23, at 10:15 a.m., Troy police arrested Francis S. Durkee, 33, of [&#8230;]]]></description>
  330. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Any person(s) charged with an offense or offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.</em></p>
  331. <h4>Troy Police Department</h4>
  332. <p>Assault: On April 23, at 10:15 a.m., Troy police arrested Francis S. Durkee, 33, of Troy. Durkee was charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury and misdemeanor second-degree unlawful imprisonment.</p>
  333. <p>Criminal contempt: On April 24, at 12:51 a.m., Troy police arrested Arkel W. Saunders, 28, of Albany. Saunders was charged with felony first-degree criminal contempt with a prior.</p>
  334. <p>Criminal contempt: On April 24, at 9:00 a.m., Troy police arrested Keon U. Hill, 27, of Troy. Hill was charged with felony first-degree criminal contempt with a prior and misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal mischief intent to damage property.</p>
  335. <p>Harassment: On April 24, at 1:15 p.m., Troy police arrested, Brittney A. Kosowsky, 30, of Troy. Kosowsky was charged with second-degree harassment with physical contact.</p>
  336. <p>Assault: On April 24, at 6:54 p.m., Troy police arrested Ramell D. Edge, 37, of Troy. Edge was charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault with intent to cause injury, felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon: loaded firearm, misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17, felony first-degree criminal contempt with physical contact, felony third-degree criminal possession of a weapon with an ammo clip and felony fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property: firearms.</p>
  337. <p>Grand larceny: On April 25, at 2:59 a.m., Troy police arrested Dale R. Bressette, 35, of Cohoes. Bressette was charged with felony fourth-degree grand larceny involving property valued greater than $1000.</p>
  338. <p>Criminal possession of a weapon: On April 25, at 9:35 a.m., Troy police arrested Kervin, E. Tribble, 45, of Troy. Tribble was charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon: loaded firearm, felony third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: narcotic drug with intent to sell, felony second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: narcotic drug of four oz or more, felony second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: 10 grams of a stimulant, felony fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: ketamine 4000 milligrams and felony third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance/narcotic.</p>
  339. <p>Burglary: On April 25, at 10:40 p.m., Troy police arrested Lawrence A. Smith, 56, of Malta. Smith was charged with felony second-degree burglary: dwelling, misdemeanor second-degree criminal contempt: disobeying the court and misdemeanor petit larceny.</p>
  340. <p>False report: On April 26, 6:25 a.m., Troy police arrested Jim Q. Vu, 31, of Albany. Vu was charged with felony second-degree false report of an incident fire.</p>
  341. <p>Burglary: On April 26, at 9:15 a.m., Troy police arrested Lawrence A. Smith, 56, of Malta. Smith was charged with felony second-degree burglary, misdemeanor petit larceny and misdemeanor second-degree criminal contempt disobeying the court.</p>
  342. <p>Criminal mischief: On April 29, Troy police arrested Racquei Santana, 35, of Troy. Santana was charged with felony third-degree criminal mischief and misdemeanor second-degree burglary.</p>
  343. <p>Criminal trespass: On April 29, at 8:13 a.m., Troy police arrested Navaeh R. Princeton-Bell, 22, of Troy. Princeton-Bell was charged with misdemeanor third-degree criminal trespass of a school.</p>
  344. <p>Criminal contempt: On April 29, at 10:02 a.m., Troy police arrested Daniel P. Thompson Jr., 36, of Troy. Thompson was charged with felony first-degree criminal contempt with a prior.</p>
  345. <p>Assault: On April 29, at 4:15 p.m., Troy police arrested Joseph B. Clark, 22, of New York. Clark was charged with felony first-degree assault causing injury during felony and felony second-degree robbery that causes physical injury.</p>
  346. <p>Criminal mischief: On April 29, at 6:38 p.m., Troy police arrested Michael Schonmaker, 63. Schonmaker was charged with felony second-degree criminal mischief.</p>
  347. <p>Criminal mischief: On April 30, at 12:02 a.m., Troy police arrested Kirk A. Francis, 32, of Troy. Francis was charged with misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal mischief with intent to damage property, misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17, felony third-degree criminal mischief with property greater than $250 and misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing.</p>
  348. <p>Assault: On April 30, at 11:15 a.m., Troy police arrested Lakeem L. Thompson, 25, of NY. Thompson was charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault.</p>
  349. <p>Grand larceny: On April 30, at 7:53 p.m., Troy police arrested Shavina D. Batson, 22, of Troy. Batson was charged with felony fourth-degree grand larceny of a credit card and misdemeanor petit larceny.</p>
  350. <p>Petit larceny: On May 1, 6:25 a.m., Troy police arrested Dominica J. Romeo, 46, of New York. Romeno was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny, misdemeanor second-degree criminal contempt disobeying the court and second-degree harassment with physical content.</p>
  351. <p>Obstruction of governmental administration: On May 3, at 12:46 p.m., Troy police arrested Kyle J. Mott, 29, of Troy. Mott was charged with misdemeanor second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, felony second-degree strangulation and felony first-degree unlawful imprisonment.</p>
  352. <p>Petit larceny: On May 3, at 9:25 p.m., Troy police arrested Michael S. David, 37, of Troy. David was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny.</p>
  353. <p>Criminal possession of a controlled substance: On May 4, at 6:29 p.m., Troy police arrested Ray L. Miccord, 60, of Troy. Miccord was charged with felony fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, misdemeanor second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia scales, felony fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance cocaine and one traffic violation.</p>
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  363. <title>HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Saratoga takes tight game two to advance back to Sect’l Final</title>
  364. <link>https://www.troyrecord.com/2024/05/18/high-school-baseball-saratoga-takes-tight-game-two-to-advance-back-to-sectl-final/</link>
  366. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Drew Wemple]]></dc:creator>
  367. <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 23:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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  375. <description><![CDATA[LATHAM, N.Y. — To advance for a third-straight Sectional Championship appearance, the Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team used a combination of drywall and an officer. An odd combination? Yes. Did it get the job done? Absolutely as Saratoga Springs beat Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the Class AAA Sectional Semifinal, winning the best-of-three series, 2-0. https://x.com/DrewWemple/status/1791911832568959272 Senior starting pitcher Louis Betit, who goes by ‘drywall’ due to his off-the-field work building as a part of a BOCES program, threw five innings of scoreless ball, with six strikeouts. Senior closer Rick Rossi, who goes by ‘officer,’ locked it [&#8230;]]]></description>
  376. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LATHAM, N.Y. — To advance for a third-straight Sectional Championship appearance, the Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team used a combination of drywall and an officer.</p>
  377. <p>An odd combination? Yes. Did it get the job done? Absolutely as Saratoga Springs beat Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the Class AAA Sectional Semifinal, winning the best-of-three series, 2-0.</p>
  378. <p>https://x.com/DrewWemple/status/1791911832568959272</p>
  379. <p>Senior starting pitcher Louis Betit, who goes by ‘drywall’ due to his off-the-field work building as a part of a BOCES program, threw five innings of scoreless ball, with six strikeouts. Senior closer Rick Rossi, who goes by ‘officer,’ locked it up, getting the final six outs for the save.</p>
  380. <p>&#8220;He wants to be an officer and he talks really deep too, so he&#8217;s like a scary guy, but he&#8217;s a dog,&#8221; Betit said of Rossi, postgame. &#8220;He&#8217;s a dog. I love him.&#8221;</p>
  381. <p>&#8220;Louis was great. He had a great outing, even though we had one run, he didn&#8217;t give up one,&#8221; said Rossi on his starter. &#8220;Great performance by him; couldn&#8217;t have asked for anything better.&#8221;</p>
  382. <div class="article-slideshow"><button class="icon-close" aria-label="Close fullscreen slideshow"></button><ul data-total="12"><li data-index="1"><div class="image-wrapper"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="587" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/009_00b8fb.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/009_00b8fb.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/009_00b8fb.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/009_00b8fb.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/009_00b8fb.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/009_00b8fb.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/009_00b8fb.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  383. </p></div></li><li data-index="2"><div class="image-wrapper"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="595" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/002_736bea.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/002_736bea.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/002_736bea.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/002_736bea.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/002_736bea.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/002_736bea.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/002_736bea.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  384. </p></div></li><li data-index="3"><div class="image-wrapper"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="710" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/003_10765e.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/003_10765e.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/003_10765e.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/003_10765e.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/003_10765e.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/003_10765e.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/003_10765e.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  385. </p></div></li><li data-index="4"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="797" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/004_088f64.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/004_088f64.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/004_088f64.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/004_088f64.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/004_088f64.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/004_088f64.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/004_088f64.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  386. </p></div></li><li data-index="5"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="693" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/005_0a2e16.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/005_0a2e16.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/005_0a2e16.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/005_0a2e16.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/005_0a2e16.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/005_0a2e16.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/005_0a2e16.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  387. </p></div></li><li data-index="6"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="524" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/006_bbd568.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/006_bbd568.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/006_bbd568.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/006_bbd568.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/006_bbd568.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/006_bbd568.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/006_bbd568.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  388. </p></div></li><li data-index="7"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="738" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/007_9bb67d.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/007_9bb67d.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/007_9bb67d.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/007_9bb67d.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/007_9bb67d.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/007_9bb67d.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/007_9bb67d.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  389. </p></div></li><li data-index="8"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="657" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/008_654645.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/008_654645.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/008_654645.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/008_654645.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/008_654645.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/008_654645.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/008_654645.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  390. </p></div></li><li data-index="9"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1009" height="803" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/010_06e4d9.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/010_06e4d9.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/010_06e4d9.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/010_06e4d9.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/010_06e4d9.jpg?w=1009 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/010_06e4d9.jpg?w=1009 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/010_06e4d9.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  391. </p></div></li><li data-index="10"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="614" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/011_2904c3.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/011_2904c3.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/011_2904c3.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/011_2904c3.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/011_2904c3.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/011_2904c3.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/011_2904c3.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  392. </p></div></li><li data-index="11"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="552" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/012_29a8dd.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/012_29a8dd.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/012_29a8dd.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/012_29a8dd.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/012_29a8dd.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/012_29a8dd.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/012_29a8dd.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
  393. </p></div></li><li data-index="12"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="721" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/013_db6abd.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker,..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/013_db6abd.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/013_db6abd.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/013_db6abd.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/013_db6abd.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/013_db6abd.jpg?w=1748 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/013_db6abd.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">The Saratoga Springs High School varsity baseball team defeated Shaker, 3-2, in Game Two of the 2024 Section 2 Class AAA Semifinals, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Shaker High School. (PHOTO BY DREW WEMPLE)
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  395. <p>Saratoga Springs had won game one on Friday, 9-1, and on Saturday faced Shaker’s Ethan McGarry on the mound, which the team had already touched up for seven runs, in just two-and-two-thirds innings, in a 12-2, regular season win back on May 1.</p>
  396. <p>However, this time McGarry would step up for the pitcher&#8217;s duel, nearly throwing six, scoreless innings, with a trio of strikeouts.</p>
  397. <p>&#8220;The last time we faced McGarry, he must not have had his best stuff. We came out looking and I think we came in a little overconfident today. I feel like once we got into the game, we settled down a little bit and locked in,&#8221; McKinley said.</p>
  398. <p>The key was energy for the Blue Streaks, and it translated from both Betit’s showing on the pitcher’s mound to some clutch at-bats at the plate.</p>
  399. <p>&#8220;My team was giving me a lot of good energy. I feed off that stuff,&#8221; Betit said. &#8220;l felt really good today and I felt like I had to step up because a bunch of our other pitchers, they went down this season. So, I needed to step up and I did.&#8221;</p>
  400. <p>&#8220;He was absolutely dialed. He gave us the confidence to get up at the plate because we knew that he had it in him to keep it a close ball game and keep us in it,&#8221; McKinley said. &#8220;I feel like that just gave all the hitters confidence to do their job as well.&#8221;</p>
  401. <p>Despite the Blue Streaks threatening with a lead-off base-runner in each of the first two innings, McGarry would keep them off the board. In the top of the third, the Blue Streaks broke through, as after Raul Rodriguez reached on a one-out single, McKinley eventually brought him around to score with a two-out, RBI single.</p>
  402. <p>https://x.com/DrewWemple/status/1791886114271195179</p>
  403. <p>&#8220;We&#8217;re doing the job, putting guys on everywhere, and we felt like, &#8216;it&#8217;ll come through one of these times,&#8217;&#8221; McKinley said. &#8220;I was lucky enough to have that be me, in that situation, but I feel like anyone could have stepped up and done that same thing.&#8221;</p>
  404. <p>Betit would keep the Blue Streaks’ 1-0 lead intact through the bottom third and fourth, but in the bottom half of the fifth inning, he’d put back-to-back Blue Bison aboard, with one out. ‘Drywall’ didn&#8217;t break, striking out two in a row to hold the no.3 seed in Class AAA without a run.</p>
  405. <p>The bottom of the sixth brought about more trouble after Betit’s day had ended. Charlie Greiner took over to start the frame, but walked the first batter and hit the second to bring his outing to a quick close.</p>
  406. <p>Rossi was handed the ball with two and no outs.</p>
  407. <p>&#8220;You just got to be confident. Confidence is key,&#8221; Rossi said on his mindset taking the ball in the jam. &#8220;You just gotta go up there and believe in your pitches and just throw it.&#8221;</p>
  408. <p>&#8220;We know when &#8216;Ricky&#8217; (Rossi) comes in, the job is gonna be done. He puts in the work every day in practice, he&#8217;s always doing his stuff. So, once he came in, we knew that he was gonna throw,&#8221; said Blue Streaks&#8217; senior first baseman Patrick McKinley.</p>
  409. <p>‘Officer’ induced two pop-ups and a fielder’s choice to end the inning. In the top of the seventh, Saratoga Springs added some insurance to its one-run lead, via four walks and two batters hit-by-pitch. After two more runners came across, Saratoga Springs took a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the seventh.</p>
  410. <p>&#8220;Energy is everything. If there&#8217;s no energy, everything&#8217;s down,&#8221; Rossi said, &#8220;if there&#8217;s no energy, I don&#8217;t think that happens.&#8221;</p>
  411. <p>The senior right-hander would give up two in the seventh, via RBIs from PJ Strand and Tommy Case, but with two outs and the g-ahead run at the plate, Jack Rigabar fielded a hot ground ball at third and threw to first to end the ball game, and the series.</p>
  412. <p>Saratoga Springs will now make its third-straight Sectional Championship appearance, starting next Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at Joe Bruno Stadium, in Troy, NY. The opponent is still unknown, as Christian Brothers Academy topped Shenendehowa in game two in the opposite semifinals, to force a winner-take-all game three on Monday.</p>
  413. <p>&#8220;We just got to work hard in practice all week and just got to execute when it comes to game time,&#8221; said Rossi, &#8220;We&#8217;ll focus. We&#8217;ll be ready.&#8221;</p>
  414. <p>If it were to be the Plainsmen, the squad that won the final a season ago in three games, there’s no doubt from the Blue Streaks the energy would carry over once again.</p>
  415. <p>&#8220;Like I said at the beginning of the year- &#8216;we&#8217;re going to take it personal this year,&#8217;&#8221; Betit said, &#8220;we&#8217;re still going that way, so the foot is not on the brake.&#8221;</p>
  416. <h5>—</h5>
  417. <h5>Saratoga Springs 3, Shaker 2</h5>
  418. <h5>TOGA;0010002;— ;3;4;0</h5>
  419. <h5>SHAK;0000002;— ;2;6;2</h5>
  420. <h5>Blue Streaks- Rodriguez 1B, R, 2BB; Rigabar 2BB, R; McKinley 1B, 1B, RBI, BB; Betit 2BB; Rossi RBI, BB; Mack 2B, RBI; Mills BB; Delnicki R. PITCHING: Betit (W) 5.0, 3H, 2BB, 6K; Greiner 0.0, BB; Rossi (SV) 2.0, 2R, 3H.</h5>
  421. <h5>Blue Bison- Maron 2B, R; Strand RBI; Case 1B, 1B, RBI, BB; McLoughlin BB; Oakley 1B; Conroy 1B, 1B, R, BB. PITCHING: McGarry (L) 6.0, R (0ER), 4H, 5BB, 3K; Davis 0.2, 2R, 4BB; Haver 0.1, K.</h5>
  422. <h5>OTHER SCORES</h5>
  423. <h5>CBA 5, Shenendehowa 4, SEC. 2 CLASS AAA Semifinals, Game 2, TIED 1-1</h5>
  424. <h5>Averill Park 8, Niakyuna 2, SEC. 2 CLASS AA Quarterfinals</h5>
  425. <h5>Bethlehem 3, BHBL 0, SEC. 2 CLASS AA Quarterfinals</h5>
  426. <h5>Ballston Spa 8, Columbia 2, SEC. 2 CLASS AA Quarterfinals</h5>
  427. <h5>Albany Academy 6, Cohoes 1, SEC. 2 CLASS A Quarterfinals</h5>
  428. <h5>Mechanicville 13, Granville 3, SEC. 2 CLASS B Quarterfinals</h5>
  429. <h5>Schuylerville 6, Catskill 3, SEC. 2 CLASS B Quarterfinals</h5>
  430. <h5>Chatham 9, Maple Hill 6, SEC. 2 CLASS C Quarterfinals</h5>
  431. <h5>Duanesburg 3, Waterford-Halfmoon 2, SEC. 2 CLASS C Quarterfinals</h5>
  432. <h5>Spa Catholic 8, Greenwich 0, SEC. 2 CLASS C Quarterfinals</h5>
  433. <h5>Hoosick Falls 4, Canajoharie 3, SEC. 2 CLASS C Quarterfinals</h5>
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  444. <title>Skidmore College holds 113th graduation at SPAC</title>
  445. <link>https://www.troyrecord.com/2024/05/18/skidmore-college-holds-113th-graduation-at-spac/</link>
  447. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Ralls]]></dc:creator>
  448. <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 20:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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  453. <description><![CDATA[SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. &#8212; Skidmore College&#8217;s 113th graduation brought students, faculty and graduates&#8217; loved ones together to celebrate the achievements of the class of 2024.The ceremony at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center honored the 650 Graduates.&#8220;People often ask me what Skidmore students are like,&#8221; Skidmore President Marc Conner shared in his welcoming remarks at the [&#8230;]]]></description>
  454. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Skidmore College’s 113th graduation brought students, faculty and graduates&#8217; loved ones together to celebrate the achievements of the class of 2024.</p>
  455. <p>The ceremony at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center honored the 650 Graduates.</p>
  456. <p>“People often ask me what Skidmore students are like,” Skidmore President Marc Conner shared in his welcoming remarks at the ceremony. “ I respond and say there are as many kinds of Skidmore students as there are Skidmore students. Every single one of you is blessedly unique and there&#8217;s a phrase you all share — something that is fundamental to Skidmore. Kindness.”</p>
  457. <p>“There is a kindness in each of you, and kindness to our college that I have frankly not seen at any other school in my time. That kindness is what sustained us to the pandemic, and it continues to sustain us today.“</p>
  458. <p>The graduating class boasted many achievements, including 190 members of national honor societies, 80 student-athletes, more than 300 students participating in off-campus study and more. Of these graduates, 83 were first-generation college graduates.</p>
  459. <p>“We are all leaving as completely different people than we were when we first came to campus,” Senior Class President Vicky Grijalva said. “These past four years have been fun, inspiring, challenging and/or stressful. While we all had different experiences at Skidmore, I hope most of us leave with the experience of the community that we found, explored, built, lost and rebuilt.”</p>
  460. <p>Luis A. Miranda Jr. and Luz Towns-Miranda, esteemed community activists, philanthropists, and exemplars of civic engagement, received honorary degrees during the ceremony and addressed the graduating class. Both received Doctors of Letters.</p>
  461. <p>The 2024 graduates completed 779 majors and 318 minors, 447 of which earned Bachelor of the Arts and 203 earned Bachelor of Science. The most popular majors were management and business, psychology, English, political science, studio art, and economics while the most popular minors were media and film studies, arts administration, art, business, education studies and international affairs</p>
  462. <p>Each year the graduating class selects one member of the faculty to address the class, and this year Murat Yildiz was selected. Yildiz is an assistant professor of history with his research and teaching focus on the intersection of sports, inter-communal relations, subject formation and the body and gender in the modern Middle East.</p>
  463. <p>He among many others touched on current world events in his speech to the graduating class.</p>
  464. <p>“Class of 2024, in addition to being &#8216;Bnei Adam&#8217; or &#8216;Bani Adam&#8217; (Hebrew and Arabic words to describe mankind) you&#8217;re also members of an incredibly resilient generation that has navigated a number of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and disturbing developments, including, but not limited to the great uncertainty surrounding COVID, the alarming climate crisis, intense political polarization, the fragility of Democratic Institutions and values, as well as flagrant violations of international law,&#8221; Yildiz said.</p>
  465. <p>&#8220;Your willingness to shape conversations about each of these local and global challenges is not surprising; part of the reason we chose Skidmore besides our powerhouse Ultimate Frisbee team is the institution’s commitment to cultivating an environment infused with creative thought inside and outside of the classroom.”</p>
  466. <p>The Class of 2024 has a bright future ahead of them, many with plans already for what comes next.</p>
  467. <p>Some will be entering the workforce, taking jobs at places like the Center for Regenerative Medicine Lab at  Boston Medical Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Wells Fargo to name a few. Some have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach English overseas in Austria and France. Others will be continuing their education at other universities including but not limited to Yale, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth, Syracuse University and more.</p>
  468. <p>No matter what these new graduates&#8217; next chapter is, something that was made clear is that Skidmore will always be a place waiting with open arms to welcome them back, and will be cheering on the class of 2024 as they take this next step into their future endeavors.</p>
  469. <p>“To our graduates, Skidmore has been your home and it will always welcome you back,” Conner said. “Skidmore is a part of your identity, of who you are. We will always care about you. Please stay connected, we look forward to hearing about your achievements and your triumphs so that we can celebrate them with you.</p>
  470. <p>&#8220;Here you have studied, laughed and lived. Now go forth with pride to your life ahead.”</p>
  471. <div class="article-slideshow"><button class="icon-close" aria-label="Close fullscreen slideshow"></button><ul data-total="11"><li data-index="1"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09746.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09746.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09746.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09746.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09746.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09746.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09746.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the college&#8217;s 113th graduation ceremony. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  472. </p></div></li><li data-index="2"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09793.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09793.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09793.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09793.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09793.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09793.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09793.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the college&#8217;s 113th graduation ceremony. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  473. </p></div></li><li data-index="3"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1820" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09796-rotated-1.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09796-rotated-1.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09796-rotated-1.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09796-rotated-1.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09796-rotated-1.jpg?w=1080 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09796-rotated-1.jpg?w=1080 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09796-rotated-1.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the college&#8217;s 113th graduation ceremony. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  474. </p></div></li><li data-index="4"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09753.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Schenectady Pipe Band played a selection of Scottish and Irish..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09753.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09753.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09753.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09753.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09753.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09753.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Schenectady Pipe Band played a selection of Scottish and Irish tunes as they led the processional into the graduation caremony. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  475. </p></div></li><li data-index="5"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09778.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09778.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09778.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09778.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09778.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09778.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09778.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the college&#8217;s 113th graduation ceremony. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  476. </p></div></li><li data-index="6"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09780.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09780.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09780.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09780.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09780.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09780.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09780.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the college&#8217;s 113th graduation ceremony. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  477. </p></div></li><li data-index="7"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09786.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09786.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09786.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09786.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09786.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09786.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09786.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Graduates excitedly enter the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the college&#8217;s 113th graduation ceremony. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  478. </p></div></li><li data-index="8"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09916.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Senior Class President Vicky Grijalva addressed her peers at the..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09916.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09916.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09916.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09916.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09916.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09916.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Senior Class President Vicky Grijalva addressed her peers at the graduation ceremony. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  479. </p></div></li><li data-index="9"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1820" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09823-rotated-1.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="College President Marc Conner addressed the class, sharing he feels..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09823-rotated-1.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09823-rotated-1.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09823-rotated-1.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09823-rotated-1.jpg?w=1080 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09823-rotated-1.jpg?w=1080 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09823-rotated-1.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">College President Marc Conner addressed the class, sharing he feels a special bond to the 2024 graduates and even bought a class ring. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  480. </p></div></li><li data-index="10"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09941.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Skidmore College celebrated the accomplishments of the class of 2024..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09941.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09941.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09941.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09941.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09941.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09941.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Skidmore College celebrated the accomplishments of the class of 2024 at Saturday&#8217;s graduation. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  481. </p></div></li><li data-index="11"><div class="image-wrapper"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09949.jpg" class="attachment-article_inline size-article_inline lazyload" alt="Skidmore College President Marc Conner shared that he was ready..." draggable="false" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09949.jpg?w=620 620w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09949.jpg?w=780 780w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09949.jpg?w=810 810w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09949.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09949.jpg?w=1860 1860w" data-src="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC09949.jpg" /><p class="slide-credit"></p><p class="slide-caption">Skidmore College President Marc Conner shared that he was ready to celebrate with the graduating students however they wished &#8220;within the bounds of decorum&#8221; including hugs, hand shakes and shimmies. (Emma Ralls &#8211; Medianews Group)
  482. </p></div></li></ul><div class="caption"><button class="caption-expand">Show Caption</button><div class="slideshow-credit"></div><div class="slide-count"><span class="current"></span> of <span class="total"></span></div><p class="slideshow-caption"></p><a href="#" class="icon-enlarge" aria-label="Expand fullscreen slideshow"><span>Expand</span></a></div></div>
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  493. <title>&#8216;Be proud, go forth and change the world&#8217;: RPI gradates more than 1700 at Bicentennial Commencement</title>
  494. <link>https://www.troyrecord.com/2024/05/18/be-proud-go-forth-and-change-the-world-rpi-gradates-more-than-1700-at-bicentennial-commencement/</link>
  496. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Erica Bouska]]></dc:creator>
  497. <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 20:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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  502. <description><![CDATA[TROY, N.Y. — Saturday morning under an overcast sky, the graduates of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute received their doctorate, masters and bachelor degrees for the 200th year. “When you explain (that RPI stands for) Rensselaer and not Rochester,” said commencement speaker, an honorary doctorate recipient and astronaut Reid Wiseman, “they are immediately going to know [&#8230;]]]></description>
  503. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TROY, N.Y. — Saturday morning under an overcast sky, the graduates of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute received their doctorate, masters and bachelor degrees for the 200th year.</p>
  504. <figure id="attachment_776312"  class="wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline"><img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" sizes="413px" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" alt="RPI graduation procession. (Erica Bouska - MediaNews Group)" width="3425" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="776312" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1675.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">RPI graduation procession. (Erica Bouska &#8211; MediaNews Group)</figcaption></figure>
  505. <p>“When you explain (that RPI stands for) Rensselaer and not Rochester,” said commencement speaker, an honorary doctorate recipient and astronaut Reid Wiseman, “they are immediately going to know your pedigree, they are going to see your drive, they are going to see your resilience. They are going to know that you care about the world, you have a zest for life and a compassion for doing what is right.”</p>
  506. <figure id="attachment_776317"  class="wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline"><img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" sizes="413px" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" alt="Packed lawn and stadium for RPI's graduation Saturday, (Erica Bouska - MediaNews Group)" width="4032" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="776317" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1902.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Packed lawn and stadium for RPI&#8217;s graduation Saturday, (Erica Bouska &#8211; MediaNews Group)</figcaption></figure>
  507. <p>Held in the East Campus Athletic Village Stadium, the lawn and grandstand were packed with families and friends shouting, clapping and cheering for the graduates. Alongside Wiseman, the college also presented an honorary posthumous doctorate to Emily Roebling, the woman who oversaw the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband (an RPI grad) fell sick mid-project.</p>
  508. <p>Also the first person to ever cross the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883, Roebling continued her education and promoted women’s rights, though her role in the bridge wasn’t acknowledged until the mid-1900s. On Saturday, her degree and stoll were presented to two descendants: Kriss Roebling, a musician and Roebling family historian, and Antoinette Maniatty, an RPI professor and head of the Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering Department.</p>
  509. <figure id="attachment_776314"  class="wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline"><img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" sizes="413px" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" alt="RPI President Martin Schmidt presents Emily Roebling's posthumous degree and stoll to descendants Kriss Roebling, a musician and Roebling family historian, and Antoinette Maniatty, an RPI professor and head of the Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering Department. (Erica Bouska - MediaNews Group)" width="3717" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="776314" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1780.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">RPI President Martin Schmidt presents Emily Roebling&#8217;s posthumous degree and stoll to descendants Kriss Roebling, a musician and Roebling family historian, and Antoinette Maniatty, an RPI professor and head of the Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering Department. (Erica Bouska &#8211; MediaNews Group)</figcaption></figure>
  510. <p>Through a twist of heavy research, AI generative tool ChatGPT4 and human editing, Liz Wisan, an actor who portrays Roebling in “The Gilded Age” TV show, gave a commencement speech in Roebling’s style. In it, she reminded the graduates of the future, their challenges and the gifts their education has afforded them.</p>
  511. <p>“In your hands lies the future, a future that will undoubtedly be shaped by the challenges and opportunities of your time,” Wisan said in Roebling&#8217;s transatlantic voice. “As you stand on the threshold, embrace the unknown with courage and an unwavering commitment to excellence.”</p>
  512. <figure id="attachment_776315"  class="wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline"><img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" sizes="413px" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" alt="Commencement speaker, honorary doctorate and astronaut Reid Wiseman. (Erica Bouska - MediaNews Group)" width="3741" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="776315" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1839.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Commencement speaker, honorary doctorate and astronaut Reid Wiseman. (Erica Bouska &#8211; MediaNews Group)</figcaption></figure>
  513. <p>Wiseman echoed her sentiments, abridging a quote from Roebling’s husband Washinton who called RPI a “terrible treadmill.” A 1997 RPI graduate, Wiseman spent six months as a flight engineer on the International Space Station in 2014.</p>
  514. <p>He served as chief of the astronaut office from 2020 to 2022 and currently is the Commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission which will orbit the moon in preparation for future moon landings and travel to Mars. Though his prepared commencement speech disappeared and he had to improvise, the 10-minute delivery was met with laughter, cheering and a standing ovation.</p>
  515. <figure id="attachment_776313"  class="wp-caption alignnone size-article_inline"><img decoding="async" class=" lazyautosizes lazyload" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" sizes="413px" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" alt="Presenting of the colors at RPI graduation. (Erica Bouska - MediaNews Group)" width="4032" data-sizes="auto" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1" data-attachment-id="776313" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 620w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=780%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 780w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=810%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 810w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=1280%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1280w,https://i0.wp.com/www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1740.jpg?fit=1860%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 1860w" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Presenting of the colors at RPI graduation. (Erica Bouska &#8211; MediaNews Group)</figcaption></figure>
  516. <p>He’d been in the students&#8217; shoes, he said, getting a 16% on a materials engineering exam and having to get up the next day and move forward and on. To the over 120 doctorates, 350 masters and 1300 bachelors, he said RPI teaches them “failure resistance.&#8221;</p>
  517. <p>“200 years,” Wiseman’s “unwritten speech that I just made up in my head,” closed with. “You all now are part of this legacy. Be proud, go forth and change the world.”</p>
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  527. <title>NBA: Injury-riddled Knicks host first Game 7 at MSG since Pacers eliminated them in 1995</title>
  528. <link>https://www.troyrecord.com/2024/05/18/injury-riddled-knicks-host-first-game-7-at-msg-since-pacers-eliminated-them-in-1995/</link>
  530. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristian Winfield]]></dc:creator>
  531. <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 19:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
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  536. <description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks, hosting a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1995, face the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon in a winner-take-all game and a berth on the Eastern Conference finals at stake.]]></description>
  537. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NEW YORK — And here we have it.</p>
  538. <p>Everything the Knicks fought for in a season full of triumphs and tribulations, injuries and trades, now boils down to the two-best words in all of sports.</p>
  539. <p>Game Seven.</p>
  540. <p>The Knicks, who have been decimated by injury, nearly closed their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers in five games.</p>
  541. <p>But after the Knicks took Games 1 and 2 at home to start the series, the basketball gods answered Andrew Nembhard’s 30-foot prayer in Game 3.</p>
  542. <p>Then the Knicks got stuck in the mud in a blowout loss in Game 4, and what could have been a 3-1 series headed back to Madison Square Garden for a closeout Game 5 is now a winner-take-all elimination game on Sunday afternoon.</p>
  543. <p>At least the Knicks have home-court advantage.</p>
  544. <p>And not just any home-court advantage, but the kind so rabid it follows a team on the road.</p>
  545. <p>The kind players bust their you-know-whats for in the regular season because not all home courts are created equal.</p>
  546. <p>Because this is New York City, the Mecca of Basketball, where the fans will be the sixth man for a Knicks roster down possibly to just five healthy players who were in the rotation to end the regular season.</p>
  547. <p>“It’s what you live for. It’s why you sign with the Knicks,” Donte DiVincenzo said after his team’s 116-103 loss to the Pacers on Friday. “Come home, play in front of The Garden, Game 7. It’s gonna be rocking and that’s what we love.”</p>
  548. <p>The Knicks never should have had the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed to begin with.</p>
  549. <p>Not with the slew of injuries plaguing the roster virtually the entire season.</p>
  550. <p>Jalen Brunson could only smirk at the podium following a crushing Game 6 defeat: Only after the Knicks lost Julius Randle (shoulder), and after they lost sixth man Bojan Bogdanovic (ankle), and after they lost Mitchell Robinson (ankle), and after they lost OG Anunoby (hamstring) did Josh Hart’s abdomen force him to the sidelines late Friday night.</p>
  551. <p>“Obviously, something must have been really wrong, but I saw him come back in the game and continue the fight. I wasn’t really necessarily worried or anything,” Brunson said before smiling: “I guess you can just add it to the list.”</p>
  552. <p>Hart’s status for Game 7 is in question.</p>
  553. <p>The Knicks announced he would miss the remainder of the fourth quarter due to abdominal soreness in Game 6, but he was seen placing a heating pad on his abdomen while on the bench during the game.</p>
  554. <p>His teammates believe he will play — Deuce McBride even said Hart looked like he felt better in the locker room after the game — but he will need to be cleared by the medical team first.</p>
  555. <p>“Obviously, you never wanna see anybody get hurt, but it’s been our season. We have more than enough, whoever’s on the court,” said DiVincenzo. “I’ve said it 100 times: Whatever guys [are] on the court, we have a blueprint here, and Thibs demands certain things from certain guys. And you go out there, you compete your tails off, and you give yourself a chance to win. That’s our mindset. Whether he goes or not, that’s our mindset.”</p>
  556. <p>“Just knowing him, he’ll do whatever to play,” added Isaiah Hartenstein. “If his leg’s not falling off, I can probably say he’ll probably play. I haven’t talked to him. We’ll see. It’s hard. He’s done so much for us this season. We’ll see.”</p>
  557. <p>The Knicks have already proven they are capable of withstanding a loss of bodies.</p>
  558. <p>When Robinson went down with a stress fracture on Dec. 8, Hartenstein stepped up and assumed the starting role.</p>
  559. <p>When the Knicks traded Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett in the deal with the Toronto Raptors for Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa, DiVincenzo assumed a larger scoring role, and Miles “Deuce” McBride became a household name as three-point threat doubling as an irritant on the defensive end.</p>
  560. <p>When Randle and Anunoby both left the rotation due to injury on Jan. 27, Hart and Achiuwa filled in at the three and four.</p>
  561. <p>The Knicks then added depth with a mid-season trade, sending end-of-the-rotation players headlined by Quentin Grimes and Evan Fournier to the Detroit Pistons for Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.</p>
  562. <p>The depth the Knicks hoped would carry them through the playoffs has evaporated.</p>
  563. <p>And still, the Knicks have put themselves in position to advance to the Eastern Conference for the first time in more than 20 years.</p>
  564. <p>In fact, the Knicks haven’t hosted a Game 7 at The Garden since losing to the same Pacers in 1995. Therein lies the irony for a battered Knicks team that must outlast a Pacers rotation stretching 9-to-10 players deep.</p>
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  569. <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">776326</post-id><media:content url="https://www.troyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/hart.jpg?w=1400px&#038;strip=all" fileSize="174184" type="image/jpeg" height="150" width="150" isDefault="true"><media:description type="html"><![CDATA[ New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts after getting injured during the first half of Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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  575. <title>Troy Hidden Garden Tour set for May 23</title>
  576. <link>https://www.troyrecord.com/2024/05/18/troy-hidden-garden-tour-set-for-may-23/</link>
  578. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Record staff]]></dc:creator>
  579. <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 18:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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  581. <category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category>
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  584. <description><![CDATA[TROY, N.Y. — The Troy Hidden Garden Tour returns this May for its 25th Anniversary. The annual tour, a fundraiser organized by Friends of Prospect Park, will be held rain or shine on Thursday, May 23, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., organizers announced in a press release. Last year, more than 1,200 people purchased [&#8230;]]]></description>
  585. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TROY, N.Y. — The Troy Hidden Garden Tour returns this May for its 25th Anniversary.</p>
  586. <p>The annual tour, a fundraiser organized by Friends of Prospect Park, will be held rain or shine on Thursday, May 23, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., organizers announced in a press release. Last year, more than 1,200 people purchased tickets to the self-guided walking tour.</p>
  587. <p>“One of the things about all the gardens, they are as different as the people that own them,&#8221; said Peter Grimm, president of Friends of Prospect Park, in the release. &#8220;They reflect quite a bit of personality, and you&#8217;ll be surprised how different each one is.</p>
  588. <p>&#8220;You&#8217;ll also, I think, be very surprised to see the livability that is here in downtown Troy,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;Our gardens are kind of like these hidden spaces that become an extra room for us in the summer.”</p>
  589. <p>Grimm, who also represents Troy in the Rensselaer County Legislature, is fond of noting that some tourgoers in the past have decided to move to Troy after experiencing the neighborhoods through the garden tour, the release said.</p>
  590. <p>There are about 30 private and semi-private gardens on the self-guided walking tour this year, located throughout the Washington Park, Historic Sage and adjoining neighborhoods of downtown Troy. According to the release, tourgoers may check in any time after 4 p.m. in the Russell Sage College parking lot on First Street to receive the tour map.</p>
  591. <p>The gardens may be visited in any order, though tourgoers may be steered toward certain gardens first to alleviate crowding early on. Since most tourgoers will not be able to make it to all the gardens during the event, there are suggested garden cluster tour routes between .5 miles and .8 miles walking distance.</p>
  592. <p>“One thing that really sets this garden tour apart is that Troy has all these alleyways lined by carriage houses that you walk through to get to the gardens, so it does feel like you are entering a secret place,” said Phyllis Conroy, chair of the Troy Hidden Garden Tour Committee, in the release. “Unless you live here, most people don’t ever see the alleys, which are very pleasant and peaceful to walk down to get to the gardens.”</p>
  593. <p>Rotating and Changing Gardens</p>
  594. <p>The Troy Hidden Garden Tour is different every year, the release said. The total number and roster of gardens featured on the tour changes from year to year.</p>
  595. <p>A garden featured on the tour previously may not be on the tour this year. Even the gardens that are staples of the tour may appear different over the years as the owners make alterations.</p>
  596. <p>New this year, the Van Rensselaer Garden Club will be on the Hart Cluett Museum courtyard deck to give tips on “Thrillers, Spillers and Fillers” to fill your garden pots, the release said. A large assortment of perennials and containers will be available for sale.</p>
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  598. <p>The Sage College President’s House garden will return to the tour this year, after several year’s hiatus from the tour.</p>
  599. <p>“The Troy Hidden Garden Tour is as much about socializing as it is about exploring the gardens,” Rhe Potenza, whose garden is featured on the tour, said in the release. “Everyone is in such a happy, friendly mood during the tour. People come every year to enjoy the atmosphere, the beautiful architecture, and to stop and smell the flowers. Come see what’s hidden behind all these charming brownstones!”</p>
  600. <p>Many scenes in HBO&#8217;s &#8220;The Gilded Age&#8221; were filmed in the same neighborhoods as the Hidden Garden Tour.</p>
  601. <p>Live Music</p>
  602. <p>Once again, a soothing flute quartet will perform from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the check-in area followed by a high-energy percussion performance by Troy Samba.</p>
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  604. <p>Start Early at Troy Public Library</p>
  605. <p>Stop by the Troy Public Library at 2 p.m. before the tour starts and learn how garden art has evolved over the centuries as well as how to use decorative pieces in your garden to make your gardens extraordinary.</p>
  606. <p>Denise Maurer, a master gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, will give an informational talk titled “Elevate Your Garden: The Art of Decorative Landscaping,” the release said. Maurer recently retired as owner and principal designer of Denise Maurer Interiors, a 38-year-old residential design firm.</p>
  607. <p>Stay for Restaurants and Businesses</p>
  608. <p>Many tourgoers stay in Troy afterward to dine at one of the many restaurants downtown and in adjacent neighborhoods.</p>
  609. <p>Parking</p>
  610. <p>Free event parking is provided at the Russell Sage College lot, located at First and Division streets. Additional free parking is available in lots farther south on First Street.</p>
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  612. <p>Access</p>
  613. <p>Wheelchair and stroller access is limited. Please do not bring dogs into the private gardens.</p>
  614. <p>Tickets:</p>
  615. <p>Admission to the Troy Hidden Garden Tour is $20 in advance and $25 at check-in.</p>
  616. <p>Advance tickets are available online at: <a href="http://hiddengardentour.com/tickets">hiddengardentour.com/tickets</a></p>
  617. <p>Or purchase advance physical tickets at Truly Rhe (1 Broadway).</p>
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  628. <link>https://www.troyrecord.com/2024/05/18/questions-and-answers-from-the-car-doctor-167/</link>
  630. <dc:creator><![CDATA[By John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast]]></dc:creator>
  631. <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 16:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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  637. <description><![CDATA[Q. This question has been in the back of my mind for years and recently I have been doing spring cleaning of my car. I just thought of asking you given your vast knowledge about cars. Other than washing your car does the clear coat protection and wax do anything for your car when you [&#8230;]]]></description>
  638. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Q. This question has been in the back of my mind for years and recently I have been doing spring cleaning of my car. I just thought of asking you given your vast knowledge about cars. Other than washing your car does the clear coat protection and wax do anything for your car when you go through a car wash? It always seemed to me that most of that stuff just gets rinsed off when you go through the rinse cycle.</p>
  639. <p>A. I would put the added spray wax in the category as better than nothing. As you pointed out, it may wash off during the rinse cycle and the other issue is you are applying it to the glass. Waxing glass can lead to smudgy glare. Recently I was sent a spray on car wax from a company called Bling Sauce. I have purchased their boat products in the past. They recently came out with a spray wax for cars that is pretty impressive. Start with a clean car and a couple of microfiber cloths. Spray the product and wipe off, then use a second cloth to buff. Use the third cloth to clean up missed product, fingerprints etc. It was easy to use the results were pretty impressive.</p>
  640. <p>Q. I have recently purchased a 2024 Hyundai SEL Kona and my main beef is that the information display between the speedometer and tachometer is too dim to read. I have asked the dealer, and they say it is normal, I posted a query to Hyundai about this, and they never got back to me. I am in my 70&#8217;s and realize that I cannot see like when I was in my 20&#8217;s but this display is absurdly dim. Any ideas on correcting this?</p>
  641. <p>A. The first thing I would do is find another 2024 Hyundai Kona and see what that display looks like. If it is different, your car has a problem, if it is the same then it is a poor design. I have not driven a 2024 but I do not remember the 2023 Kona having those issues, I&#8217;m only a little younger than you, so good lighting is important to me too. If the display is dimmer than normal and the manual adjustment is turned to the “max” setting, the dealer may be able to go into the body control computer and with Hyundai&#8217;s scan tool look at &#8220;cluster-Mode&#8221; and see additional adjustments that can be made.</p>
  642. <p>Q. I just bought a 2019 BMW X5 from a local BMW dealer. The day after I took the car home, the clock reset to &#8211;:&#8211;. I took it back to the dealer and they replaced the instrument cluster. Now, the car alternates between showing the correct time and then a random, incorrect time between starts. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to why or when a certain time shows. I must reset the clock every day. The dealership is out of ideas. Any thoughts?</p>
  643. <p>A. First step is it see that the car is running the correct software. BMW did issue a bulletin about “unfavorable” software for the cluster. The second is to retest the battery. I see many of these issues due to low voltage to the CAN-BUS caused by a working but marginal battery. Sounds simple but often overlooked.</p>
  644. <p>Q. I have a 2015 Mazda6 with 95,000 miles. While traveling recently on the NJ Turnpike the car started to misfire and lose power. Eventually we limped to a repair shop where they diagnosed the misfire as a failed coil on plug number four. They suggested that I replace all four spark plugs and all four ignition coils. I did so as clearly the plugs were due for changing and the failed coil needed replacing. They advised replacing all four coils as a smart move. Do you agree with this recommendation? Separately what is a typical lifetime on modern cars with individual coils for each plug? I have a 2014 Honda Accord with almost 90,000 miles that is due for a set of new plugs. Would you recommend that I change the coils at the same time?</p>
  645. <p>A. On your Mazda it was money well spent to replace the four ignition coils. If one failed, they all would fail sooner than later since they have been doing the same amount of work. On your Honda unless there was an issue to indicate the coils are faulty, I would replace just the spark plugs.</p>
  646. <p>Q. Can you recommend a relatively inexpensive modern battery tester? I am a fan of Clore LiI-on jump-packs, but I am not familiar with their battery testers.</p>
  647. <p>A. At AAA Northeast we use the Clore/JNC heavy duty lead acid portable jump-pack and the B2Q battery tester. After testing several battery testers we found the B2Q to be the most accurate. The problem is they are a bit pricy for an occasional use DIY’er. I recently evaluated and have had good luck with the Topdon BT100 battery tester. It seems accurate when compared to other testers and it is only about $50.</p>
  648. <p>Q. I bought a used car and once the cleaning solution smell faded away, it was clear that this was a smoker&#8217;s car. I have read about detailers using ozone generator treatments to remove the odor, and the science makes sense &#8211; but many people online say it is dangerous to your health and can damage the interior of a car. I have done some research, and this is what I have come up with: Ozone itself can be dangerous if it is inhaled. But in the hands of a professional that handles it properly, the process of treating a car with ozone can be perfectly safe. Some people reported damage to their interior &#8211; but it seems like that was the case of people who ran the generator for several hours, whereas limited time will not hurt the car itself. So, my question is: Is what I mentioned above true? I certainly do not want to damage my car or get in my car to drive and become sick. But it sounds like ozone is just a tool &#8211; like a chainsaw &#8211; that can be dangerous, but if used correctly, it is fine. Is that correct?</p>
  649. <p>A. Yes, on the surface ozone can be dangerous, but hotels use ozone generators on a regular basis to remove smells. What was recommended to me was to use an ozone generator on a timer for maybe one hour each day for a week. Ventilate the car for 30 minutes after each use. This seems to eliminate smells and minimize health issues. There are many generators you can buy online for less than $100. This is cheaper than renting one for a couple of days and handy in case the smell returns.</p>
  650. <p><em>Got a car question? Email the Car Doctor for a personal reply. jpaul@aaanortheast.com</em></p>
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