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Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Simone’s Kitchen won its third consecutive 'Best Overall' at the Soup Stroll event in Schenectady with its Moroccan Roasted Carrot Soup, amongst other awarded eateries.  The Daily Gazette

CRIME NEWS

  • A 16-year-old was arraigned on charges including second-degree murder for the October shooting death of Dubar Knowles, 15, during a house party in Schenectady.  The Daily Gazette
  • Persia Nelson will go to trial in June for the second-degree murder of her 11-month-old daughter, Halo Branton, in Schenectady County Court.  The Daily Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Rotterdam councilman Joe Mastroianni is due in court for a mail theft charge related to an incident caught on camera before the election.  CBS 6 Albany
  • Schenectady is poised to lower its citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, pending a city council vote, to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.  The Daily Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Shiri Zorn Live Performance

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

    Thu, 2/20/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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