Today
in Schenectady
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brown Transportation expanded its annual holiday toy drive effort, significantly surpassing last year's record by filling two school buses with donations to serve families across Albany, Schenectady, and Troy. WNYT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Around 100 car tires were slashed in Schenectady over two weekends, with police urging the public to help identify the suspected juvenile vandals. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Patrick Tucker, from Schenectady, admitted to distributing 49 grams of methamphetamine, facing 5 to 40 years in prison. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady High School's AI-powered weapons detectors cause entry delays, sparking parental concern over student attendance and academic impact. CBS 6 Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Barry Kramer, a former basketball star turned celebrated New York State Supreme Court judge from Schenectady, passed away at 82. The Daily Gazette
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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