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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Schuyler Heights Fire Company cited litigation and financial strain in an April 27 press release as it asked for permission to stop operations effective May 17 at 1 a.m., a decision that may affect local fire protection while thanking residents for 70 years of service. WNYT
- ➤ Local organizations such as Pinnacle Roofing + Purple Heart Homes + Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project provided Army veteran Paul Miosek’s family with a 30K roof replacement in Glenville today, easing years of service-related challenges. The Daily Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Thomas Pest Services, a family-owned firm operating in the Capital Region & Hudson Valley, supports its workers with flexible scheduling and career growth through its 'Get a Life' program; the company is expanding its team to welcome local job seekers. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Niagara Bottling acquired 50 acres at Tryon Tech Park for a $160 million water-bottling facility plus it is backed by a $15.3 million POWER UP grant and FAST NY funding that will create 70 jobs, with operations set to begin early 2027. The Daily Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Siena University said that Susan Dake ’21 and Stewart’s Shops will launch The Stewart’s and Dake Family Opportunity Fund to help cover textbooks, laptops and other supplies — a committee will soon decide how best to support students. WNYT
- ➤ The SUNY Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Nicole Reaves as the next president of SUNY Schenectady County Community College. She will assume the role on July 1, becoming the institution's first woman to lead the campus. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Siena University received a $1 million donation from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family to create an Opportunity Fund that will help cover tuition and educational costs including textbooks, laptops and internships. CBS 6 Albany
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