Monday, April 28th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Travelers between Albany and New York City face fewer train options and longer waits today as Amtrak cuts two daily roundtrips to repair the East River tunnel. Riders on the Adirondack and Maple Leaf lines also face up to 95-minute layovers in Rensselaer+ officials say further steps are needed to ease overcrowding. WNYT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady Police arrested 19-year-old Cecil A. Toland — charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon — on Wednesday after officers responded to a shooting on Van Vranken Avenue that left Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. dead at Ellis Hospital. WNYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, six string players from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performed at Spa Little Theatre — presenting an interesting program for string enthusiasts. The live performance gave local audiences a chance to experience chamber music in a relaxed setting. The Daily Gazette
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The Cribtet Performance
8-10 p.m. — Van Dyck Music Club — Cost info not provided — Experience original hard bop jazz from The Cribtet in this vibrant monthly showcase.
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