Today
in Schenectady
Friday, March 7th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ 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. WNYT
- ➤ A Schenectady man was arrested for possessing 70 pounds of marijuana, according to New York State Police. The Daily Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cannabicity opens a cannabis shop at Mohawk Harbor, enhancing the area's destination appeal alongside a casino, shops, hotels, and a new arena. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ 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. News10 ABC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. CBS 6 Albany
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. CBS 6 Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. CBS 6 Albany
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5th Annual Scrabble-Rama Fundraiser
9 a.m. — Schenectady High School Cafeteria — Check website for entry fee — Gather your team and flex your word skills in this local Scrabble tournament.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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