Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
Good morning, Schenectady.
🏘️ Community
The Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady thrives by fostering personal connections with customers and offering popular genres.
🚧 Accidents
A tractor-trailer hit a crash cushion and then a railroad overpass bridge on the Thruway, spilling its load of metal pipes and causing temporary lane closures; the driver sustained minor injuries.
🚨 Crime
Dakiem Demonia was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a series of violent crimes, including rape and arson, in Schenectady, NY, in May 2024.
📰 Economy
A Schenectady restaurant ensures employees receive minimum wage in addition to keeping their tips, challenging traditional tipping practices linked to systemic inequalities.
🎓 Education
Elizabeth Kiss, with a distinguished background in academic leadership and philosophy, has been unanimously chosen as the 20th president of Union College, set to start her presidency on July 1.
🏛️ Government
Schenectady will reduce its speed limit from 30 to 25 mph starting Saturday to improve pedestrian safety, following similar actions by Albany and Hudson.
🏈 Sports
Union College is set to close the Frank L.
Messa Rink due to its cost-ineffectiveness in addressing mechanical and structural issues, with a new, enhanced facility near Mohawk Harbor to open for the 2025-2026 ECAC Hockey season.
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