Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of July.
Good morning, Schenectady.
Pat Loucks at Hillcrest Villas in Duanesburg shared surveillance footage of a heated exchange with a new park manager before he received a 30‑day eviction notice for speaking out about water outages and boil‑water alerts — he reported the threat to the state police.
After a community visitation on July 1 at Al-Hidaya Center (293 Troy-Schenectady Road), funeral plans for 7-year-old Harbe Nagi will be held today at 1 p.m. at 322 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham.
Music Haven returns to Central Park for its 36th season, offering free concerts, films and special events beginning July 12.
The season highlights diverse music styles, local film screenings and family-friendly activities, with food service starting at 6 p.m. for attendees.
The New York State Humane Association urges pet owners to keep animals safe in hot weather by not leaving them in parked cars (which heat up fast) and ensuring they have shade and water.
Call 911 if you see an animal in distress to get police or SPCA help.
A UAlbany Ph.D. student studied student athlete suicides and interviewed a former lacrosse player to learn why some colleges fail students in crisis.
Her research, published in April, now recommends training staff to spot warning signs and improve mental health help.
Jazz on Jay
12-1:30 p.m. — J Square (Jay Street Park) — Free entry — Enjoy smooth jazz performances in a vibrant outdoor setting.
Zoltan Kaszas Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of sharp observational humor from the award-winning comedian known for his love of cats.
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