Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Marvel, an emotional support dog who went missing from his Rotterdam home, returned to his owner Thursday evening after a local pet finder used high value treats to lure him back (neighbors and news tips aided the search).
NYRA will host Military Appreciation Day at Saratoga Race Course on August 14, offering free admission to veterans and active-duty service members with proper ID.
The event, presented by Rivers Casino + Resort Schenectady, will feature special race honors, musical performances and a donation to support Operation At Ease.
🚨 Crime
On August 7, 54-year-old Keita Williams from Schenectady was arrested during a routine I-87 traffic stop after a police K9 alerted officers to narcotics in the vehicle—officers found 104 grams of cocaine and charged him with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.
🎭 Culture
Local musician David J debuted his unreleased song 'Built for Burning' on CBS6 Friday morning and will open for country star Lee Brice at the new M and T Bank Center on Sept.6—he is a 21-year-old Rotterdam native now based in Nashville who brings hometown pride to Schenectady.
Schenectady is accepting applications for its first poet laureate role (winner to be named in early September).
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