Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
Good morning, Schenectady.
💼 Business
Blake Mahieu from Upstate Bug Busters is competing in Daymond John's Entrepreneur of Impact contest that offers $25,000, a magazine feature, and mentorship.
Voting opens Tuesday and local supporters can help boost his chances.
🏛️ Government
A new state law now requires retail and food businesses to accept cash, causing some Capital Region shops to change their payment systems.
Guilderland's Scene Coffee and Cocktails added a cash register (bills over $20 need not be accepted and online orders are exempt).
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to pause Schenectady clinic's closure planned for August.
He said that moving services to Clifton Park will make travel longer for veterans who rely on local care.
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