Just finished a four casino multi state trip while going to a family reunion. I visited Rivers Casino in Schenectady, NY Friday morning. It’s a small casino but with many craps tables, $5 minimum 10x odds. Friendly dealers and floor with a serious emphasis on customer service. Clean place. No smoking within 25 feet of the building except for a smoking lounge outside with slots. Casino surrounded by food outlets which seem to be more common now. I won a quick $1500 then dropped $3300 in the afternoon. All with $10 come bets with odds of $100. Plenty of room to play, with tables lightly populated. Next was Turning Stone Resort in Oneida, NY. Huge crowds there for the Reba concert. Heavy emphasis on Keno, Bingo and Food. Big casino with 5 craps tables in three locations. $10 & $25 minimums. I won $500 playing $10 come bets and 345 odds. Came back late at night and won $1300 then lost $700 at the final table. No free drinks without signing up for the players card. Lots of opportunities to play as the crowds were younger and not particularly interested in playing craps. They liked watching though. Late Saturday night, I hit the Mohegan Sun Pocono. It’s a circular casino surrounded by food. Some construction visible. 3 craps tables, $5 or $10 minimum with 345 odds. 5x odds if you bet $25 on pass or come. Won $1800 in a marathon session to 445am. Had some dealer conflict which is very rare for me. He was distracted and not listening well. As was I. Casino cut off all alcohol at 2am. Wild swings but generally positive rolls. Finally 7am rolled into Parx Casino in Bensalem, PA around 30 minutes from home. Casino is high volume, always busy, showing some age. Regulars were of course there Sunday morning first thing. Lots of hops bettors slowed play down. One packed table open of 4, $10 minimum, 345 odds. Won $500 in an hour and a half, cashed out and staggered home at 830am. Overall up about a $1,000 but needed the rest of Sunday to recover.
What events and activities are you looking forward to this month? (August 2017)
Welcome to the monthly events post for August 2017, where you can submit information about upcoming events and activities. It can be difficult to navigate all that our city has to offer, especially for new residents and students. Submit even if you think it's obvious. Submissions with links to the event page (official websites, Facebook, etc.), time, date, and location are particularly appreciated. And if you're part of an organization that's hosting an event, let us know about the details here. Separate posts to Troy about individual events or a series of events are still welcome. Submissions will be included in the list which will be updated regularly to include new information. What events and activities are you looking forward to this August? Check back regularly for updates! Submissions, in no particular order (last updated August 19 @ noon):
Picasso: Encounters is on exhibit at The Clark in Williamstown, Massachusetts until August 27th. Features some of Picasso's paintings and a large number of his prints. Not local, but worth the drive.
The Troy Farmer's Market from 9am-2pm every Saturday, rain or shine, in Monument Square. The biggest in the region (confirmed by Albany Business Review, July 2017) and possibly Upstate NY with close to 90 vendors. Browse through crafts, food stalls, farm stands, etc. Live entertainment every week.
Troy Flea is "an ever growing, hip outdoor summefall market located in Troy’s Riverfront Park that features a rotating slate of more than two dozen vendors." August 13th and 27th from 10am-3pm, rain or shine.
"Summer in the City Flea Market and Community Day will be held Saturday(s)... thru August 26, 2017 at Powers Park... from 8am-5pm. There will be activities for all ages, live entertainment, great food, carnival games, bouncy entertainment when available, community resources, & great deals on items. The flea market will benefit the Block Center & the youth we serve in the City of Troy."
Troy Night Out on August 25th from 5-9pm. Lots of activities, entertainment, food specials, etc., with information usually released at least a week in advance. Frequent after parties hosted by downtown restaurants and bars. This month's theme is "Welcome Back Students and Teachers."
Poetic Vibe every Monday, 7-9pm at the Troy Kitchen. There are usually musical performances every Thursday as well.
Collard City Growers is an urban neighborhood farm in North Troy that accepts volunteer work every Sunday, usually from noon-4pm. If you're interested, message them your email address on Facebook. As suggested by u/OhCrow.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church offers open house Tiffany tours every Saturday from 11am-12:30pm. Louis Comfort Tiffany's company was hired to redecorate the interior in the 1890s into the stunning work that remains today. The Troy Public Library is another great spot to view Tiffany's work.
Troy Pop Up will be having another art show, July 28th from 5:30-9pm. Free wine and music while you browse and talk to the artists and other patrons. Donations are accepted. As suggested by u/PlagueofCustom.
Leaded to Unleaded Cruise In is a car meet sponsored by 1945 Speed and Custom on July 30th from 8am-noon. There will be cars, food, coffee, and a raffle. The event is free but donations are encouraged to help cover costs. As suggested by u/cmaxby.
Cooking in the Garden at The Demonstration Garden at The Robert C. Parker School in Wynantskill, August 1st from 7-8pm. "What can you do with summer’s gorgeous produce? Join our Master Gardeners as they make three kinds of pesto (arugula, kale & sun-dried tomato), sautéed radishes, gazpacho, tomato/watermelon salad and spiralize various vegetables for summer treats. Samples and recipes provided!"
Chicken Joe's will be opening their Troy location on August 5th at noon.
Troy Summer Square is a temporary community art project ending August 5th that turns Broadway between River and 2nd into a public square. Events: August 2 - Beer Garden from 5:30-7:30pm, August 3 - Interactive Painting and Good Vibes + Dancing from 5-7pm, August 4 - Everyday Experts from 6-8pm, and August 5 - “Troy”nglwood BYOP (picnic) from 5-8pm.
Ink & Drink presented by Troy Cloth and Paper, 4pm August 6th at Joseph Bruno Stadium. Ink your own t-shirt and enjoy the ValleyCats with beer and food from the box seats behind home plate. Starts at $50, includes admission to the game. As suggested by u/dmlanger.
Urban Sketch and Sangria at The Art Center, August 15th, 5:30-7:30pm. $35, pre-registration is required. "Try your hand at urban drawing using Downtown Troy as your scenery and enjoy a refreshing Sangria! Watercolor extraordinaire, Tony Conner of Bennington, Vermont will lead the way!"SOLD OUT
Bike Breakfast is August 9th from 7-10am in Monument Square. Food and drinks will be served by Troy Bike Rescue. Share your ideas for making Troy a more cyclist friendly city and/or chat with your fellow riders. As suggested by u/eccentricfather.
Rockin' on the River, as suggested by u/rockyosockz, is a free concert series on Wednesday evenings near Green Island Bridge, starting around 5pm. The remaining acts are as follows: August 2 — SIRSY with Sly Fox and The Hustlers & August 9 — Rumours – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Jazz@Rensselaer has a free summer concert on the 9th at 7pm on the lawn behind the Commons Dining Hall, as suggested by mcguik3.
Third Street Flea is a one-time pop-up indoor summer garage sale and maker's market. August 12th from 9am-4pm and August 13th 10am-3pm at 38 3rd Street. As suggested by u/OhCrow.
A Botanical Watercolor Workshop will be held at Forage+Sundry on August 17th from 6-8pm. "In this two hour workshop you will learn about the history of botanical drawing, color theory, and various watercolor techniques. All materials are included! You will be painting from live Forage+Sundry plants!" $55, pre-registration required.
Unity Ride is a monthly community bike ride hosted by the Troy Bike Rescue. Meet others in Riverfront Park at 5:30pm, Thursday, August 17th then bike through town. As suggested by u/OhCrow.
County Sheriff's Deputy gets demoted for allegedly taking home a flat screen TV that was confiscated as evidence
This is an automatic summary, original reduced by 45%.
A veteran Schenectady County sheriff's deputy who earned the most money on the force last year was demoted from lieutenant to sergeant for allegedly taking home a flat screen TV that was confiscated as evidence in a Schenectady drug raid, according to people familiar with the situation. Jason Temple, a K-9 officer with the department's road patrol unit, is also on the revived marine patrol unit of the Mohawk River that will work when the casino and harbor with boat slips in Schenectady open in 2017. "I have some personal issues at home," said Temple. Asked about the accusation, Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino spoke in general about an "Incident involving a violation of our property protocols." Temple was confronted and accused of taking the TV to his home. Temple agreed to return the TV. Temple supplemented his base pay of $76,364 with $75,626 in overtime pay plus $5,996 in extras for a total of $157,986.
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