🌱 How a $112M overhaul will transform Van Rensselaer Manor
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In today's newsletter:
- How a $112M overhaul will transform Van Rensselaer Manor
- How North Greenbush Ambulance’s new contract could shorten Brunswick emergency waits
- Why a recent Franklin Avenue arrest is headed to town court
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 44, low: 41.
- Friday: Windy; morning rain, with a high of 58 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A comprehensive renovation and update to Van Rensselaer Manor announced. (nyvtmedia.com) — A $112 million, two-year renovation of Van Rensselaer Manor in North Greenbush is moving forward, promising upgraded rooms, communal spaces, and expanded rehab services while residents remain on-site. County and state officials say the largely state-funded project will modernize the 362-bed nursing and rehabilitation center and strengthen long-term care options for seniors across Rensselaer County. 
• Brunswick selects North Greenbush Ambulance Association to run EMS district (timesunion.com) — North Greenbush Ambulance Association is set to take over Brunswick’s new EMS tax district on Jan. 1, expanding its paramedic-level coverage across northern Rensselaer County. The nonprofit has already begun 24/7 responses from Center Brunswick under an interim deal, while town leaders accept higher taxes to avoid long ambulance wait times and tap a broader mutual-aid network.
• Cops and Courts: Troy man charged with rape, other sexually based offenses (tapinto.net) — Local readers should know North Greenbush Police recently made two arrests, including a man accused of breaking into a Franklin Avenue residence and assaulting two people, who will appear in North Greenbush Town Court. The broader report also covers separate rape charges in Saratoga County and a stolen vehicle and drug case involving a Rensselaer man.
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The Friday Thing (Grades 6-12)
East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush
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THS Spring Musical Callback Auditions
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
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School 14 Winter Concert
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
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Drive Thru Food Pantry
Rensselaer City SD Rensselaer, NY 12144
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North Greenbush Public Library , 141 Main Avenue , Wynantskill
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Thursday December 18
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Monday December 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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North Greenbush Public Library , 141 Main Avenue , Wynantskill
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Dueling Pianos at June Farms!
June Farms , 275 Parker Rd , West Sand Lake
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Elementary Winter Concert
Rensselaer City SD Rensselaer, NY 12144
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CHS Winter Concert
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
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Board of Education Meeting
Genet Elementary School Auditorium , 29 Englewood Ave , East Greenbush
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Spinney Strength
The Spinney at Van Dyke , 6 Parker Mathusa Pl , Delmar
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THS Spring Musical Callback Auditions
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
3:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗞 Nearby News
Rensselaer
- Santa's Magical Express surprises kids in Rensselaer (news10.com)
- What's Happening - December 16, 2025 (tapinto.net)
- Schumer panned for saying 'Go Bills' before addressing Australia mass shooting (foxnews.com)
East Greenbush
- Siena basketball coach Gerry McNamara expecting 'great test' at Vermont (timesunion.com)
- This Is New York's Most Popular Christmas Movie (1045theteam.com)
Troy
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