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in Schenectady
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for Farrah Shultis, a 13-year-old last seen in Schenectady, New York, on January 13, 2025. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Schenectady's City Council is considering a proposal to reduce the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety and walkability, with broad community support and a forthcoming vote scheduled for January 27. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Schenectady Police Department is seeking information on three teens who voluntarily left a youth facility on January 13, 2025, and are believed to be in the surrounding areas. CBS 6 Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rajnikant 'Raj' Ishmael, a Guyanese immigrant with a history of community service, was unanimously appointed to Schenectady County's vacant District 2 seat, following Philip Fields' resignation. The Daily Gazette
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