🌱 Why an ex-teammate from East Greenbush is on McNamara’s mind

Hello East Greenbush! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why an ex-teammate from East Greenbush is on McNamara’s mind

Also on today's calendar: The Friday Thing (Grades 6-12) and 5 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around East Greenbush? Post it to East Greenbush photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 27 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 44, low: 40.
• Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 24 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• Siena basketball coach Gerry McNamara expecting 'great test' at Vermont (timesunion.com) — A familiar East Greenbush name pops up as Siena coach Gerry McNamara recalls former Syracuse teammate Craig Forth while preparing the Saints for a tough road game at Vermont. McNamara praises Vermont’s strong mid-major program and frames Wednesday night’s matchup as a major measuring stick for Siena’s surprising 9-2 start, with several key players returning from injury.
   

---

📸 Around East Greenbush

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in East Greenbush

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• English as a New Language
  East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush
  4:30 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Friday December 19

• The Friday Thing (Grades 6-12)
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Drive Thru Food Pantry
  Rensselaer City SD Rensselaer, NY 12144
  8:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Holiday Floral Centerpiece
  Flower Blossom Design , 1 Springhurst Dr Suite 6 , East Greenbush
  1:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Music Together (ages 0-5)
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush
  11:30 am

Tuesday December 23

• English as a New Language
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve - Closed
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush

Thursday December 25

• Christmas - Closed
  East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush

---

📣 East Greenbush Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Bring Your Own Device Tech Help
  North Greenbush Public Library , 141 Main Avenue , Wynantskill
  1:00 pm
• Elementary Winter Concert
  Rensselaer City SD Rensselaer, NY 12144
  6:30 pm
• CHS Winter Concert
  Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• THS Spring Musical Callback Auditions
  Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
  3:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stewart's Shops posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate- Part Time in East Greenbush. Apply here.
• Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center posted a job opening for PT Evening Porter (Housekeeping) in East Greenbush. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Greenbush here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Rensselaer

• Santa's Magical Express surprises kids in Rensselaer (news10.com)
• A comprehensive renovation and update to Van Rensselaer Manor announced. (nyvtmedia.com)
• What's Happening - December 16, 2025 (tapinto.net)

Albany

• NNORC program aids Albany seniors with community activities and resources to age in place (cbs6albany.com)

---

Ok East Greenbush! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook