Schenectady Local News – Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Friday, January 3rd, 2025

Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The article highlights various events happening in the Capital Region during the first weekend of 2025, including sports games, comedy shows, and light displays. News10 ABC

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ A fire at a Schenectady truck garage on New Year's Day was extinguished within 80 minutes, with no injuries reported and the building deemed salvageable. The Daily Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Schenectady High School implements an AI-powered weapons detection system to improve school safety, following community discussions and recent incidents. CBS 6 Albany

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Trailblazing former Lt. Gov. Mary Anne Krupsak, the first woman to hold the office in the state, has passed away at 92. The Daily Gazette

HEALTH NEWS

➤ A University of Michigan study found a significant decline in alcohol and marijuana use among high school seniors, though the use of nicotine pouches has doubled. CBS 6 Albany

SCHENECTADY EVENTS

EVENTS

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SCHENECTADY REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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SCHENECTADY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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