Today
in Schenectady
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homeward Bound Dog Rescue is assisting dogs in finding permanent homes by utilizing a foster system and socialization opportunities with students and staff at Averill Park High School. CBS 6 Albany
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Zai John Vanhoesen was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a home invasion and robbery attempt in Niskayuna, New York. CBS 6 Albany
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Niskayuna and New York State officials use tugboats on the Mohawk River to break up ice and prevent flooding caused by ice jams, amid thicker ice this year. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Residents near the Mohawk River, especially in low-lying areas, are advised to be prepared to evacuate due to potential flooding from an ice jam. The Daily Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady introduces a new bulk trash item sticker program, providing residents with three free stickers for large garbage item disposal starting April 1. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ EMT Sara Sanders successfully delivered a baby boy in an ambulance en route to Bellevue Hospital, with both mother and child doing well. WNYT
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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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