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Saturday, June 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.

CRIME NEWS

  • Lara Lapoint appeared in Schenectady City Court on Friday—after a loaded gun was found at Schenectady High School on June 13—she posted a $50,000 bond and now faces charges of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds.  CBS 6 Albany
  • A Schenectady man was convicted this week for a COVID-related fraud case—district attorney officials confirmed the conviction.  The Daily Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • New York State lawmakers passed several key bills in their recent session that now head to Governor Hochul's desk for final approval—these bills let restaurants buy small amounts of alcohol, propose a Holocaust memorial at Empire State Plaza, require advertisers to reveal AI use, and add warning labels on addictive social media platforms with the governor set to act by year-end.  WNYT

HEALTH NEWS

  • A heat wave is set to sweep through New York today with very high temperatures that health officials say risk heat-related illness—especially for those with underlying conditions. Governor Hochul and state health officials urged residents to drink plenty of water and follow energy-saving tips—such as cleaning air filters—to stay safe in the extreme heat.  CBS 6 Albany

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Disney's Beauty And The Beast

    8 PM — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale as the classic story of love and redemption comes to life on stage.

    Tue, 6/24/25

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  • Hometown Heroes Summer Fest

    2-8 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Celebrate local heroes with live music, food trucks, and activities for all ages.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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  • Weekly Line Dancing Sessions

    6-10 p.m. — Frog Alley Brewing — Dance lessons start at $10 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of line dancing with lessons for all skill levels and great music.

    Tue, 7/15/25

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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

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.

~ Henry Ford

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