Today
in Schenectady
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Schenectady Foundation will distribute $2 million in grants to enhance food access and neighborhood health and safety in 2025. The Daily Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man from Schenectady was rescued by state officials after becoming unresponsive on an Essex County trail. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omar Alaidrus, a 24-year-old store operator in Schenectady, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for an EBT for drugs scheme. The Daily Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Frank Gallo & Son Florist, famed for its fresh roses and carnations in Schenectady, is expanding its operations to Albany. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Several local JoAnn stores, including in Pittsfield, Clifton Park, Albany, Amsterdam, and Hudson, will close as part of a strategy to maximize business value during its Chapter 11 process. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GE Vernova Foundation announces a $100K scholarship program for vocational and technical training for workers at its Schenectady plant, following significant investments in the area. The Daily Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady has implemented new zoning restrictions for cannabis shops, prohibiting them from being within 500 feet of parks, playgrounds, child care centers, and similar venues. The Daily Gazette
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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