Today
in Schenectady
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Barry Kramer, a renowned figure in both basketball and the legal world, passes away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of sportsmanship and judicial service. WAMC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old from Schenectady was charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Halfmoon, Saratoga County. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Schenectady police request public assistance after multiple car vandalisms, including tire slashings and vehicle thefts, occurred over two days. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Schenectady Police Department seeks public assistance to investigate a series of vandalism acts, including tire slashing and vehicle theft, in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood. News10 ABC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady High School implements mandatory daily security screenings for all 2,600 students following gun discoveries at district middle schools. WNYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Democratic Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara proposes a pilot program to eliminate tolls on the Thruway from 10 PM to 6 AM, aiming to reduce daytime congestion and benefit commuters, though the Thruway Authority expresses concerns about financial impacts. CBS 6 Albany
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jimi Hendrix
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