Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
Good morning, Schenectady.
🏘️ Community
Local Code Blue shelters in Schenectady remain at capacity amid the extreme cold, and officials urge those on the streets to seek warmth.
Police outreach and community donations (like coats and blankets) help keep services running as winter conditions persist.
The Rotterdam Senior Center will partially reopen on Monday, Feb.
9 as officials expect a full reopening within two weeks.
🎓 Education
Union College invites alumni from the Class of 1976 to share cherished memories via email as it commemorates fifty years of campus milestones (from cultural events to historic visits).
The college plans to feature alumni recollections on its social media channels.
🏛️ Government
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Medical Aid in Dying Act on Friday to allow terminally ill New Yorkers to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards.
The law will take effect Aug. 5 and requires eligible residents to meet criteria including residency and mental evaluations.
National Grid warned customers on Friday about a rise in scam attempts.
The utility advises local residents and businesses to verify communications through official channels.
🏥 Health
With dangerously cold weather expected, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society urges locals to bring outdoor cats indoors or provide insulated shelters.
They warn that two cats already suffered frostbite (losing part of their ears) and advise checking on stray animals.
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