🌱 See how Niskayuna’s Drew Schiavo dominated on the wrestling mat.

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Niskayuna’s Drew Schiavo dominated on the wrestling mat.
• Niskayuna chef steps away from one of Schenectady’s buzziest kitchens.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 29 and low of 20 degrees.
• Wednesday: Not as cold, turning breezy, temps: high: 43, low: 26.
• Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 36 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Best of the Week in Section 2 athletics from Dec. 7-13 (timesunion.com) — Niskayuna wrestling standout Drew Schiavo is spotlighted for going 5-0 last week, including winning the 132-pound title at the Mat Mania Tournament in Glens Falls. He’s featured among top Section 2 high school athletes in basketball, wrestling, bowling, and hockey from around the Capital Region.
   

• Founding chef/operations director of Ember & Cork resigns (timesunion.com) — A Niskayuna resident, chef Marc Alvarez, has stepped down as founding chef and operations director of Ember & Cork in downtown Schenectady, 14 months after its opening. His longtime lieutenant, Thai Do, will now lead the kitchen, aiming to maintain the restaurant’s praised wood-fired menu and consistency.
   

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📸 Around Niskayuna

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• VA Heartfelt Hangout
  Van Antwerp Middle School , 2253 Story Ave , Niskayuna
  3:30 pm
• HSE - All Bands and Jazz Bands
  HSE Auditorium
  7:00 pm
• Going Gold for Pediatric Cancer Basketball Fundraiser
  Shenendehowa East High School , 970 NY-146 , Clifton Park
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Fill-a-Bus Holiday Food Drive
  Shenendehowa East High School , 970 NY-146 , Clifton Park
  7:00 am
• SAC PTA Chipotle Fundraiser
  Sacandaga School Schenectady, NY 12302
  4:00 pm
• Karigon Chorus
  Karigon Elementary School Clifton Park, NY 12065
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• PAWS for Reading @ Scotia
  Scotia Branch Library , 14 Mohawk Ave , Scotia
  4:00 pm
• Trivia Night — WHBC
  Wolf Hollow Brewing Company , 6882 Amsterdam Rd , Schenectady
  6:00 pm
• SAC Gr. 4-5 Orchestra/Gr. 5 Band Concert
  Sacandaga School Schenectady, NY 12302
  6:30 pm
• HSE - Orchestra Concert
  HSE Auditorium
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Arts, Crafts and Vendor Fair
  Clifton Park Center , 22 Clifton Country Rd , Clifton Park
  10:00 am
• Ugly Sweater Party — WHBC
  Wolf Hollow Brewing Company , 6882 Amsterdam Rd , Schenectady
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FedEx delivered my package to the wrong house.
  To the person who took the time to drop it off at our house...Thank You! Happy Holidays!! (Nextdoor Avon Crest)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Max, a dog who went missing in Schenectady, NY, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 16 minutes. Message from Owner: "He’s… (Nextdoor Old Niskayuna)

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🗞 Nearby News

Schenectady

• Man admits to role in deadly Schenectady shooting (cbs6albany.com)
• Country artist Scotty McCreery coming to Schenectady (news10.com)
• Knox College names Scott Jones as new chief financial officer and VP for finance (wgil.com)

Rotterdam

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-- The Patch AM Team

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