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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Fire Chief Donald Mareno retires after three decades of service with the Schenectady Fire Department, punctuating a venerable career with a formal ceremony.  The Daily Gazette
  • Schenectady County faces increased food insecurity, with food pantries, like Our Daily Bread at St. Luke's Catholic Church, seeing significant rises in demand, prompting local volunteers and officials to seek public support for restocking efforts.  The Daily Gazette

CRIME NEWS

  • Nearly 30 cars in Mont Pleasant had their tires slashed in a series of vandalism incidents, leading to a community call for information and action.  CBS 6 Albany

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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