Schenectady Local News – Saturday, January 25th, 2025

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Saturday, January 25th, 2025

Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Downtown Schenectady hosts its 9th annual Soup Stroll, inviting thousands to sample soups from 32 restaurants competing for the title of SOUPERSTAR. CBS 6 Albany
➤ Schenectady Assistant Police Chief Paul Antonovich is retiring after 21 years of service, with a walk-out ceremony planned to commemorate his career. The Daily Gazette

CRIME NEWS

➤ Persia Nelson will face trial on June 2 for charges related to the death of her 10-month-old daughter, Halo Branton, from exposure and hypothermia. CBS 6 Albany
➤ Namere Thompson was arrested and charged with second-degree arson for intentionally setting a fire that displaced 20 people in Schenectady, NY. CBS 6 Albany

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Transfinder, a Schenectady-based school bus-routing company, recorded a 20% increase in revenue to $42.2 million in 2024, marking its 27th consecutive year of growth, driven largely by a significant rise in hardware sales. The Daily Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ David R. Harris, Union College's first African American president, reflects on his tenure and the historical significance of his role ahead of his Founders Day speech celebrating the college's history and commitment to diversity. Union College

SCHENECTADY EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Shiri Zorn Live Performance

Shiri Zorn will be performing live at the Van Dyck Music Club in Schenectady.

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SCHENECTADY REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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SCHENECTADY JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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SCHENECTADY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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