Today
in Schenectady
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Marshals and Amtrak Police arrested Terrence Ravenell, a 28-year-old wanted in Troy for missing sentencing in a drug trafficking case and for allegedly carrying a loaded weapon, in Schenectady on June 17—he had fled to California before boarding a train bound for New York. News10 ABC
- ➤ A woman was arrested—accused of extorting a victim out of more than $250K—in Schenectady County, state police said. The Daily Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SUNY Schenectady hosted an open house for prospective air traffic controllers that featured its nationally recognized program using state-of-the-art AI voice technology (allowing students to practice real-time communications) amid a national shortage, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the program’s role in boosting work readiness for FAA jobs. Mary Silvestri, director of admission, said the program offers a two-year path to earn an associate degree, made possible by its enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative status. CBS 6 Albany
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't find fault, find remedy.
~ Henry Ford
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