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🌱 How Santa’s Magical Express lit up a Rensselaer school day
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In today's newsletter:
- How Santa’s Magical Express lit up a Rensselaer school day
- Which local arrests led suspects to Rensselaer City Court this month?
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 44, low: 40.
- Friday: Breezy; rain in the morning, with a high of 55 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Santa's Magical Express surprises kids in Rensselaer (news10.com) — Students at Van Rensselaer Elementary in the city of Rensselaer got an early holiday surprise when Santa arrived with nearly 300 Toys for Tots gifts. District leaders say the annual Yankee Trails “Santa’s Magical Express” visit helps ensure local kids, especially those in need, can enjoy the season with smiles and presents. 
• Cops and Courts: Troy man charged with rape, other sexually based offenses (tapinto.net) — Recent police reports include a Rensselaer resident charged in a stolen car case and another suspect arraigned in Rensselaer City Court after an alleged domestic break-in. The roundup also details a Saratoga County rape arrest and a trespass case linked to a local convenience store. These cases may involve people who live or appear in courts near Rensselaer.
📸 Around Rensselaer
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Drive Thru Food Pantry
Rensselaer City SD Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Albany Lady Falcons Basketball Tournament
RCSD-Ground-020-North Gym (250), RCSD-Ground-012-South Gym (150), RCSD-Ground-019-Main Gym (1000)
8:00 am
Saturday December 20
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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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
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Candlen & Friends at The Eleven at Lark Hall
The Eleven , 262 Lark St , Albany
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CHS Winter Concert
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
7:00 pm -
Board of Education Meeting
Genet Elementary School Auditorium , 29 Englewood Ave , East Greenbush
7:00 pm -
THS Spring Musical Callback Auditions
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
3:30 pm -
English as a New Language
East Greenbush Community Library , 10 Community Way , East Greenbush
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Commission on Monuments and Public Art
Albany, NY Calendar Albany, NY 12207
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Street Food cooking class at Capital Cooks in Albany, NY. — Capital Cooks | Albany Cooking School
Capital Cooks , 12 Walker Way , Albany
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School 14 Winter Concert
Troy City SD Troy, NY 12180
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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There are many ways to do things and many paths that can lead to the same goal. The difference is that choosing the honest approach and the right… (Nextdoor Hampton Manor) - Who can my friend call to have her garage door put back in its track?
She's concerned having to leave it partially open overnight! (Nextdoor Rensselaer)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Full Time in Rensselaer. 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 Rensselaer here.
🗞 Nearby News
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)
Albany
- NNORC program aids Albany seniors with community activities and resources to age in place (cbs6albany.com)
- Albany Armory to host 2nd annual Relic Show (news10.com)
- UAlbany Football Announces 2026 Schedule amid Ongoing Coach Search (cbs6albany.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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