Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
Good morning, Schenectady.
🚨 Crime
A Schenectady man faces up to 25 years in prison after being arraigned for threatening bar patrons with a gun in Albany, released on bail with conditions.
Hector Gomez was indicted for using a gun to threaten patrons at Washington Tavern in Albany, facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
A Schenectady man was arrested for possessing 70 pounds of marijuana, according to New York State Police.
📰 Economy
Cannabicity opens a cannabis shop at Mohawk Harbor, enhancing the area's destination appeal alongside a casino, shops, hotels, and a new arena.
Cannabicity, a woman-founded cannabis dispensary in Schenectady, launched 'Powered By Cannabicity' to assist CAURD licensees with partnership agreements, marking a pioneering business model in the Capital Region.
🎓 Education
Local high school students in Schenectady, NY, participate in a simulation to address education funding amid federal cuts, under Assemblyman Santabarbara's student cabinet initiative.
🌲 Environment
Schenectady officials are closely monitoring the Mohawk River for potential flooding due to ice jams, with special attention to areas near the community college and Stockade Neighborhood.
🏛️ Government
Scotia's Mayor announced the village will replace the firehouse's faulty alert system to prevent response delays, acknowledging the problem isn't unique and commiting to public safety.
🎉 Schenectady Events
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