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Schenectady High School welcomed students on Thursday as classes began — six photos captured key moments on the day.

The Legislature passed Assemblyman Santabarbara’s bill A7669 that lets Schenectady test speed cameras in up to 20 school zones over five years—pending the Governor’s signature. The pilot program will help improve student safety as the new school year begins.

Approximately 700 Union College students, along with faculty and staff, will volunteer across Schenectady on Saturday, Sept. 6 for Toll Day, the College’s largest community service event. The Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach will coordinate efforts to clean parks and support groups such as Bethel Northside, Goose Hill Neighborhood Association and Schenectady Urban Farms, as well as festivals including the Little Italy Street Fest.

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