📆 BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS

🌡️BETHELEHEM AREA WEATHER

🚛⚠️ NEW 45 MPH “BUFFER ZONE” ADDED TO ROUTE 144 IN COEYMANS

🪕🎶 BLUEGRASS IN DELMAR? YOU BET! MOONSHINE MULE FINDS A HOME AT THE WARBLER! 🍻🎻

🐾💉 LOW-COST RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC COMING TO ELM AVENUE PARK! 🐶🐱

🏈🐦‍⬛ RAVENS ROAR BACK! RCS LIGHTS UP THE SCOREBOARD IN BIG ROAD WIN! 🔥💚

🧩☕ WEDNESDAY MORNING MATH PUZZLER SOLVED! ☕🧩

Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar

September 16th Wednesday

More Events at: https://BethlehemAreaLive.com

Drivers traveling Route 144/River Road in the Town of Coeymans will notice a new speed-limit change aimed at addressing longstanding concerns about heavy truck traffic and roadway safety.

The New York State Department of Transportation has established a 45 mph buffer zone beginning after the existing 30 mph zone as motorists leave Coeymans and continuing toward the industrial area and the Amrize conveyor.

🚦 WHY THE CHANGE?

Route 144 is heavily traveled by trucks serving the nearby industrial area. Residents and local officials have raised concerns for years about truck volume, speed, safety and the impact that heavy commercial traffic has on the surrounding community.

The new 45 mph section is intended to create a more gradual transition in speeds rather than having traffic move directly between the lower-speed village area and higher-speed portions of Route 144.

Albany County Legislator Zach Collins described the change as an initial step and an acknowledgment by the state of the community's ongoing truck-traffic concerns.

🚚 MORE CHANGES COULD BE COMING

The speed reduction is only one part of a larger effort. Albany County and the Advance Albany County Alliance are studying possible alternative truck routes that could potentially reduce heavy truck traffic traveling through Main Street/Route 143 and other parts of the community.

The study is examining potential routes and their effects on traffic, roadway safety, the environment and surrounding neighborhoods. A public open house was held earlier this year to gather feedback from residents and businesses.

Another idea that has been discussed is a new Thruway interchange near the industrial park, although that would be a much larger, longer-term project and currently does not have state backing.

🚘 RCS AREA DRIVERS: Keep an eye out for the new 45 MPH signs on Route 144 and remember that the reduced speed zone is now in effect.

What do you think? Will the new buffer zone make a meaningful difference, or are additional changes needed to address truck traffic in Coeymans? 👇

SOURCE: RAVENA NEWS HERALD

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Is bluegrass music really a thing in suburban Delmar? If you ask the members of Moonshine Mule — or the family, friends and fans who keep turning out to see them — the answer is an enthusiastic YES! 🪕👏

The rural Albany County bluegrass band returned to The Warbler Brewery on Delaware Avenue this past Saturday, bringing an evening filled with live music, singing, smiling faces and plenty of good times. 🎶🍻

And judging by the crowd that comes out whenever Moonshine Mule takes the stage at The Warbler, bluegrass seems to have found a pretty comfortable home right here in Delmar! ❤️

The band shared its appreciation for everyone who came out to enjoy the evening and support live local music.

📅 MISSED THEM THIS TIME? THEY’RE COMING BACK!

🪕 Saturday, October 17
🍻 The Warbler Brewery — Delmar

🪕 Saturday, November 14
🍻 The Warbler Brewery — Delmar

There’s something special about seeing local musicians performing at local establishments with the community coming out to support both. It’s another example of the growing variety of live entertainment available right here in the Bethlehem area. 🎻🎶

👏 Way to go, Moonshine Mule — and way to go, Delmar! Apparently you don't need to head very far into the country to find some good bluegrass! 🪕😄

📸 Check out the photos from Saturday evening below!

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Bethlehem pet owners — mark your calendars! Albany County will hold a low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic this Saturday, September 19, right here in Delmar at Elm Avenue Park.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Elm Avenue Park, 261 Elm Avenue, Delmar
🐕 Dogs • 🐈 Cats • 🐾 Ferrets
💵 Suggested donation: $8 per animal — cash or check only

📝 Pre-registration is preferred by Thursday, Sept. 17, but walk-ins are welcome.

A few important things to know before you go:

• Dogs must be on a fixed, non-retractable leash with a secure collar or harness, or in a carrier. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers.
• Animals must be at least 3 months old and should not attend if they are ill.
• Bring your pet's previous rabies vaccination record to qualify for a three-year vaccination certification. Without documentation, a one-year certification will be issued.
• Please keep pets under control at all times and clean up after them.

⚠️ WHY IT MATTERS: Rabies remains present in wildlife in Albany County, making vaccination an important protection for both pets and people. New York State requires rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets by four months of age.

The clinic is arranged by the Albany County Department of Health in cooperation with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.

🐾 For just an $8 suggested donation, this is a great opportunity for Bethlehem-area families to help keep their pets protected and vaccinations up to date!

👉 Pre-registration and additional clinic information are available through Albany County's Rabies Clinic page.

📞 Questions? Albany County Division of Environmental Health: (518) 447-4620 or 447-4625

❤️ Please SHARE with your fellow Bethlehem pet owners!

SOURCE: TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

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What a response from the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Ravens! After a tough outing the week before, RCS bounced back in a big way Friday night, defeating Gloversville, 55-33, in a high-scoring Section 2 Class B matchup. 🏈💪

The game featured explosive plays on both sides, but the Ravens took control in the second half behind a powerful ground game and some huge special-teams moments.

🔥 RCS HIGHLIGHTS:

🏈 Lee Kittle scored three touchdowns, including an electrifying 70-yard TD run.

💪 Jonathan Jones added two rushing touchdowns as the Ravens' ground attack piled up 234 yards and five rushing scores.

🎯 Quarterback Anthony Rabideau completed 8 of 11 passes for 138 yards, connecting with Vayden Keith for two touchdowns.

⚡ And don't forget special teams! Brian Watkins took a kickoff 79 yards to the house! 🏃‍♂️💨

The Ravens improve to 1-1 on the young season and now turn their attention to another big matchup:

📅 Friday, September 18
🏈 RCS vs. La Salle Institute
⏰ 7:00 PM

👏 Congratulations to the Ravens players and coaching staff on a terrific bounce-back victory!

WAY TO GO, RAVENS! KEEP IT ROLLING! 🐦‍⬛🏈🔥

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Today’s puzzler is:

56 ÷ 7 × 4!

The key is recognizing two different math rules: factorials and the order of operations.

The ! symbol means factorial.

So:

4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24

Our problem becomes:

56 ÷ 7 × 24

This is where people sometimes get tripped up! 😲

When multiplication and division appear together, you work from LEFT to RIGHT.

First:

56 ÷ 7 = 8

Now we have:

8 × 24

8 × 24 = 192

A common mistake would be multiplying 7 × 24 first. But without parentheses telling us to do that, multiplication does not automatically come before division. They have equal precedence, so we move from left to right.

🧠 Remember:
Factorial first → then multiplication/division from left to right.

How did you do on today's Bethlehem Local News Wednesday Morning Math Puzzler? 🏆 Drop your answer below — and challenge a friend!

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