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Thursday, August 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Alyssa Ballard, 34, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree arson in connection with an October 12 fire at 779 Albany St.—firefighters controlled the blaze in 25 minutes with no injuries reported.  CBS 6 Albany
  • ➤ A Schenectady woman was arrested on Tuesday, August 26th, after firefighters put out a porch fire at a Hulett Street home—police said the suspect, 34, was seen leaving the scene and charged with second-degree arson.  CBS 6 Albany

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