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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of The Capital Region successfully raised over $154,000 to support more than 1,000 families with children facing serious health challenges.  WNYT

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Niskayuna, New York, with ongoing investigations by local police.  CBS 6 Albany
  • Jose Holguin, 45, of Schenectady, died in a collision on Wolf Road in Colonie after his vehicle crossed into opposing traffic, possibly due to a medical event.  WNYT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City Council President Marion Porterfield and the Schenectady County Republican Committee chair dispute over Councilman Damonni Farley's alleged job misconduct and leave, amid the school district's silence.  The Daily Gazette

HEALTH NEWS

  • Casey Walsh, an author and advocate, underscores the significance of genetic factors in heart disease and champions early diagnosis during Heart Health Month.  WNYT

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.

~ Naval Ravikant

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