Schenectady Local News – Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

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Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Schenectady County legislator Cathy Gatta discussed upcoming family-friendly events and activities for weekends and summers with CBS6, emphasizing the county's focus on community engagement. CBS 6 Albany
➤ Schenectady has reduced its city speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph to enhance safety and reduce accident severity, following similar moves by Cohoes and Albany. WNYT
➤ Schenectady celebrated Women's History Month with a march honoring Miki Conn, a notable artist, writer, and community organizer, recognizing her contributions and the start of numerous related events across New York. CBS 6 Albany

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ A Union College study, led by a student who previously researched flora disparities in Australia, found socioeconomic-based differences in Schenectady's urban forest. The Daily Gazette

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Doctors stress the importance of year-round cardiovascular health maintenance, emphasizing lifestyle changes and CPR knowledge as key factors. CBS 6 Albany

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Roland Hines, a Schenectady wrestling parent, passes time at his son's matches by crocheting. The Daily Gazette

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