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Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Schenectady police reported that car crashes on city streets have trended downward — two months after the city lowered the speed limit to 25 mph.  The Daily Gazette

CULTURE NEWS

  • Schenectady is preparing for an event that celebrates Marquis de Lafayette's legacy as county historian Bill Buell recounted his historic visit to the community. The upcoming commemoration will honor the general's lasting impact on local history.  The Daily Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 5/15/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

There are always two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.

~ J.P. Morgan

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