Schenectady Local News – Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ A car crashed into a telephone pole in Niskayuna and two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries—officials are investigating the cause. CBS 6 Albany

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ GE Vernova announced on Tuesday it will invest $41 million to expand generator production at its Schenectady plant—further details on the project have not yet been provided. The Daily Gazette

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Today, GE Vernova announced a $41 million investment at its Center of Excellence in Downtown Schenectady that will create 50 high tech union jobs supported by up to $1 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits — a move to meet growing electricity demand. CBS 6 Albany

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Union College recognized students on the dean's list for the 2024 to 2025 academic year—awarded to those with at least a 3.50 GPA—when the list was published on August 19. Union College

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Lieutenant Governor Delgado hosted a virtual meet-and-greet last night to field questions on taxes, health care, and housing while promoting his campaign in the governor race. He promised bold measures including higher taxes on the wealthy — a direct challenge to Governor Hochul's policies. WNYT

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