Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The First Reformed Church of Schenectady hosted the 60th annual Four Chaplains Memorial Service, where Melanie Porto Conte received the Brotherhood Award for her work in suicide and human trafficking prevention. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Petey's Legacy, a non-profit in Schenectady, is dedicated to finding forever homes for lovable animals, supported by volunteers with over 30 years of combined experience. CBS 6 Albany
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ David Ayala was convicted by a Schenectady County jury for the 2022 shooting death of Matteo Henderson, including manslaughter and weapon charges. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY celebrates a milestone with its first musical production to promote diversity in the arts. News10 ABC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School districts in the Capital Region are implementing strategies to protect immigrant students in response to changes in federal immigration policies by the Trump administration. CBS 6 Albany
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